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PROPOSED NEW STALEY SCHOOL — A proposed new Staley Elementary School, to be built at the Turin Street site where Rome Free Academy formerly was located, is depicted in this Rome City School District rendering. School district officials are meeting Thursday with the state Education Department to review capital project plans that also call for a new athletic complex including a stadium to be built behind the current RFA site at Griffiss park. The project would be subject to district voters’ approval in a May public bonding referendum.
Meeting Thursday on capital plan
More details about the scope of a proposed capital project for Rome Free Academy and Staley Elementary School are expected when school district representatives meet Thursday in Albany with state … more
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Crash in Lewis County sends snowmobiler to hospital
MARTINSBURG — A snowmobiler from Rensselaer County was hospitalized after being thrown off his sled in Lewis County Saturday afternoon, according to a report by local law enforcement officials. … more
Applications taken for YWPA award by Zonta Club of Oneida Area
Applications for the 2019 Young Women in Public Affairs Award are now available, according to an announcement by the Zonta Club of Oneida Area. Students in the school districts served by the club who … more
Public Safety Logs — Jan. 15, 2019
Mutual aid log To report an emergency: Call 911 Monday 12:07 a.m. Waterville and COCVAC Ambulance, Route 12, Marshall, motor vehicle accident. 1:53 a.m. Westmoreland and Stanwix Heights, Route 26, … more
Movies — Jan. 15, 2019
Cinema Capitol: “Welcome to Marwen” (PG-13) 7:15. “Mary Queen of Scots” (R) 7. Rome Cinemas: “A Dog’s Way Home” (PG) 4:25, 6:40. “On the Basis of Sex” (PG-13) 4:40, 7:20. … more
Stockbridge FFA chapter to host pancake breakfast
MUNNSVILLE — Stockbridge Valley Central School’s FFA chapter will host its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday from 8 a.m.-noon in the school cafeteria. The breakfast will be in memory of Carl … more
Drunk driving charged
TOWN OF WHITESTOWN — One driver was charged with drunken driving after a two-vehicle collision sent one person to the hospital on Mohawk Street Monday afternoon. Police said Richard Marr Jr., of … more
Stinson
Man charged in BB gun incident receives probation
One of the three men charged with the BB gun shooting near Burger King in September and the attempted cover up was sentenced to probation on Monday. Deron Stinson, 35, of 403 W. Dominick St., was … more
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Electrical issue led to fatal fire
HERKIMER — The fire in Herkimer County that killed three young boys on Friday has been ruled accidental by fire officials. The fire is believed to have started in the basement at 244 E. Steele St. … more
SILO DOWN — Corn grain spills out across the ground after a damaged silo was taken down at the Terry Jones Farm on Whittaker Road in Trenton. The silo, and the grain inside, have been the focus of several fire calls in the past week, following a large barn fire earlier this month.
Trenton silo torn down following flare up at Whittaker Road farm
TOWN OF TRENTON — The silo that caught fire at the Terry Jones Farm following a big barn fire was torn down Monday morning following another flare up. Trenton Joint Fire District Chief Kevin Kalk … more
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Annual Moonlight Trail event at Lake Delta set for Feb. 16
Positively Rome will hold its fifth annual Moonlight Trail Night at Lake Delta on Saturday, Feb. 16, according to an announcement by event organizers. A $5 donation is suggested for admission, and … more
COLLEEN FAHY-BOX
Oneida County plans to study caseworker work loads
How many cases of public assistance should a social welfare examiner have to handle? That’s a question Oneida County is seeking to answer under a contract between the Department of Social Services … more
Meetings — Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019
Annsville Planning Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 9196 Main St., Taberg. Augusta Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 185 N. Main St., Oriskany Falls. Forestport Town Board, 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 12012 Woodhull … more
RFA student receives bomb threat
A wing at Rome Free Academy was evacuated due to an unfounded bomb threat this afternoon, according to School District Superintendent Peter C. Blake. All students were sent home shortly before normal … more
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Naythen A. Aubain
Suspect ruled unfit for trial at present
The Utica double homicide suspect has been ruled unfit to proceed in criminal court at this time, according to District Attorney Scott D. McNamara. After 29-year-old Naythen A. Aubain was charged … more
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Active shooter drill planned at MVCC
Mohawk Valley Community College will conduct an active shooter drill on Wednesday from noon-3 p.m. in the Academic Building on the Utica campus, the college announced. During the drill, the building … more
ON THE TRAIL — A steady stream of snowmobilers take advantage of some fresh powder and sunny skies to cruise along the trail and into the Flat Rock Inn area in Martinsburg on Saturday. While there is only a slight snow cover over most of the area, to the north, conditions were favorable for people to finally hit the trail.
Drivers urged to use caution, plan ahead for cold
With frigid conditions finally arriving via a weekend blast of Arctic air, AAA of Western and Central New York, is reminding drivers to be prepared so they aren’t left outside, and stranded, in the … more
Gas prices continue dip despite oil price hike
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.245, up less than one cent from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.53. The New York State average is $2.55 – down three cents … more
One charged in fight at BOCES
NEW HARTFORD — One student was charged following a scuffle with a pair of scissors at Madison-Oneida BOCES on Friday. Sheriff’s deputies said the two students, both under the age of 17, were … more
Griffo laments judge’s ruling against school districts in aid battle
A trial judge has ruled against a long-running lawsuit involving eight small-city school districts, including Utica, that have sought to receive additional school aid funding from the state. State … more
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