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MAKING HIS THOUGHTS STICK — Rome resident Ronald Witt prepares a sticker to vote for a project proposal at the Erie Boulevard BOA Public Open House, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.
Residents weigh in on west Rome project
On the heels of a public forum touting the potential future of a neighborhood revitalization project, city officials are now sorting through collected comments and public input to drive a draft plan … more
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FLIPPING THE SWITCH — Rich Van Atta, left, financial center manager for AmeriCU’s Griffiss Park branch flips the switch for the 2019 Twig Tree of Lights at Rome Memorial Hospital. Looking on from left are his son, Connor, 10; wife Jennifer and son Oliver, 4; along with Heather Willson, financial center manager for AmeriCU, Rome who is holding her daughter Adelyn, 20-months. The event, which honored AmCare Ambulance Service, Inc. for their years of service to the community and partnership with the hospital, raised nearly $10,000.
Twigs raise funds with Tree of Lights
On Sunday, more than 150 people celebrated the success of the Twigs’ 2019 Tree of Lights campaign with the annual lighting of the tree which stands over Rome Memorial Hospital’s North James … more
VVS HONORS — Matt Patricia, who won two Super Bowls as defensive coordinator of the New England Patriots and now is head coach of the Detroit Lions, shows his super bowl rings during a visit earlier this year to his alma mater, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School. From left: Andy Brown, VVS assistant superintendent of curriculum,; Patricia; VVS Superintendent Martha Group; Mark Wixson, assistant superintendent for finance and operations. Patricia is among four inductees to the district’s Wall of Distinction.
NFL coach among four to be inducted to VVS Wall of Distinction
VERONA — Four Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School alumni will be inducted to the school’s Wall of Distinction, the VVS school district announced. The seventh annual induction ceremony is Dec. 16 … more
Clear Path for Vets to host Tribute Tree lighting
CHITTENANGO — Clear Path for Veterans invites the public to honor a friend or loved one who is serving or who has served, the organization has announced. The Tribute Tree lighting ceremony will be … more
Public Safety Logs — Dec. 9, 2019
Mutual aid log Monday 12:12 a.m. Camden, Hillsboro Road, car/deer. 10:35 a.m. Clinton, investigate. 11:02 a.m. New Hartford, Arbor Drive, investigate. Police log Monday 2:24 a.m. North Levitt … more
Brindisi backs trade deal
Congressman Anthony Brindisi, D-22nd Dist. of Utica, said he welcomed reports that a deal is near on the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, which was the subject of a meeting he took part … more
Madison County residents to see property tax increase in new year
WAMPSVILLE — Madison County residents can expect a 4.75% tax increase come 2020. The 2020 budget totals $124 million and calls for an increase to the tax levy of $1,797,842. The composite tax rate … more
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TRANSPORTING WREATHS — Shown here are Walmart distribution facility drivers who will be heading to Pennsylvania with tractor-trailer loads of wreaths as part of a relay for the Wreaths Across America event, in which wreaths ultimately will be brought to cemeteries.From left: Dave Brown, Thomas Johnstone, James Riddle and Don Craft. The wreaths they are holding were for the grills of their rigs.
Wreaths project resonates with Gold Star family members
For local Gold Star family members at a Wreaths Across America ceremony Monday that honored veterans and marked a relay of truckloads of wreaths, the poignant event brought memories and meaning. • … more
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Defense bill includes $18 million for Rome Lab projects, according to congressman
The defense-spending bill federal lawmakers have reached agreement on contains $18 million for the Rome Lab, including $8 million for a quantum research center, Congressman Anthony Brindisi, D-22nd … more
Santa Claus is coming to Utica on Thursday
UTICA — Santa Claus - along with Utica’s Mayor Robert Palmieri and his family - invite the community to join them from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 at Utica City Hall, 1 Kennedy Plaza, for a … more
THE STACK — UPS Store owner Pete Sobel stacks boxes for pickup that will happen later in the afternoon on Monday. The Mohawk Acres location already had a large pallet of boxes go out on the day as online shopping and holiday shipping are in full swing.
Post office, parcel shippers keeping up with deluge of holiday packages
Residents in the Rome area on Monday might have noticed an inundation of package delivery vehicles — FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service — all delivering a flurry of parcels for the Christmas season. more
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Rome's Barone, Howard & Co. joins Darmody, Burke & Brown in accounting merger
SYRACUSE — Barone, Howard & Co., CPAs, a full-service accounting and consulting firm based in New Hartford and Rome, has joined the practice of Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, one of the … more
Canastota Central School District voters approve $25.89M capital project
CANASTOTA — Canastota Central School District voters on Thursday approved a capital project referendum that will invest $25.89 million in infrastructure and safety needs at district schools. The … more
Schumer lauds clarification of bank rules regarding industrial hemp
Attempts at establishing industrial hemp as a major New York crop got a boost this week as four major financial agencies announced that lending to farms and handlers of the plant is legal. The … more
ON EXHIBIT — The work "Plumed Gunner" by Jonathan Kirk will be among a bevy of works on display at the Reach Center, 205 W. Dominick St. The center will host an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. The reception is free and open to the public.
Reach Center to host arts reception
From 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, an annual Arts Legacy Exhibition reception will be hosted at the Reach Center, 205 W. Dominick St. The reception is free and open to the public. The annual … more
Locals to feds: Fund disaster grants for small businesses
Two state legislators and Oneida County’s top elected official are asking federal lawmakers to help create a grant program for small businesses hurt by natural disasters such as this fall’s … more
AmeriCorps recruitment fair Wednesday in Utica
The Utica Municipal Housing Authority plans a recruitment fair at 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday for AmeriCorps members, who paid volunteers who help people living in poverty, the homeless, disabled, … more
Woman hospitalized after car/deer accident
CAMDEN — A 52-year-old woman was hospitalized after her SUV hit a deer on Hillsboro Road shortly after midnight this morning. Sheriff’s deputies said Lisa Fortino, of Williamstown, Oswego County, … more
Teen charged with mischief for breaking tablet during dispute
A 19-year-old man has been charged with breaking a computer tablet during a dispute at Park Drive Manor II. Police said Alex M. Griffith, of Park Drive Manor II, was in a dispute with another person … more
Pizza delivery driver mugged in Utica
The ambush mugging of a pizza delivery driver on Brinckerhoff Avenue in Utica Sunday night is under investigation by law enforcement. Police said the Domino’s pizza delivery driver went to a … more
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