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BOCES educators also team up to make face shields
Educators at Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES are helping to get local health care workers personal protective equipment while fighting COVID-19. Emerging technologies and cyber security teacher Colin … more
LOCALS HELP — Two nurses at UMass Memorial Hospital in Marlborough, Mass., wear face shields made on 3D printers by a small group of local volunteers who are using their own equipment at home. The group of four established RIST as a collective to make a contribution to the efforts to get personal protective equipment to health care workers during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. A batch of 60 shields were also delivered to Oneida Health Hospital this week. (Photo submitted)
Local volunteers join COVID-19 fight
Local volunteers are turning their 3D printing hobbies into volunteer production lines for medical face shields to donate to those working to stop the COVID-19 coronavirus. A batch of 60 shields were … more
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County: Be vigilant on social distancing
The number of coronavirus cases in Oneida County is rising at a pace much like what downstate New York experienced in March, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr., said in his daily briefing … more
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Financial items on Board of Ed agenda tonight
State financial aid updates will be among topics at the Board of Education's regular meeting tonight. Some of the agenda items also include resolutions regarding certain upcoming capital project … more
Public Safety Logs — March 31, 2020
Mutual aid log Tuesday 1:37 a.m. Bridgewater, Circle Drive, investigate. 5:37 a.m. Lake Delta, tree down. 3:16 p.m. Durhamville, Main St., Verona, pump cellar. 6:16 p.m. New London, Route 46, Verona, … more
DEC, state parks encourage responsible recreation; issue ‘common sense’ guidelines
ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Conservation are encouraging residents to engage in responsible recreation during the … more
JMC Foundation makes ‘Stay at Home Assistance Kits’ for cancer patients
The Joseph Michael Chubbuck Foundation made 30 “Stay at Home Assistance Kits” for cancer patients receiving chemo or radiation at Mohawk Valley Health Systems Regional Cancer Center. The … more
H.P. Board of Education to hold meeting Friday
HOLLAND PATENT — The Holland Patent Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting Friday at 8:30 a.m., the district announced. The public may join the Zoom virtual meeting … more
County History Center extends closure
UTICA —The Oneida County History Center has extended its public closure through at least April 15 following state and national recommendations to keep our community safe and healthy during the … more
BADGE DESIGN — Cut out this badge to join the Sheriff’s Design a Badge game. Deadline is noon on Monday.
Sheriff seeks kids’ help to design badge
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office has kicked off a Design a Sheriff’s Badge game for children stuck at home during the quarantine. A digital outline for a 6-pointed sheriff’s badge is … more
Sheriff launches daily livestream to share safety info
WHITESTOWN — The Sheriff’s Community Affairs Unit has started a daily livestream on social media to provide safety tips to residents and children staying in their homes due to the coronavirus … more
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FEEDING THE HUNGRY — Volunteers sort food to be donated to those in need in the community at the Salvation Army food pantry. The Salvation Army, 410 W. Dominick St., is continuing to aid the area’s hungry as well as provide a host of additional services. For information about the Salvation Army, and its ongoing programs, go online to https://empire.salvationarmy.org/EmpireNY/Rome.
Salvation Army continues mission of service
Amongst a sea of social distancing guidelines in place due to coronavirus, Rome Salvation Army Capt. Amanda Krueger shared the essential work the Salvation Army has been performing for those in need. … more
Basically the end of Hulser Road in Trenton where a solar panel field is proposed to be built
County IDA wrestles with solar tax plan request
Should community solar farms get tax-deferral agreements of the kind usually given to help create jobs or build affordable houses and apartments? That’s a question the Oneida County Oneida County … more
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City, school tax deadlines extended; Rome students can still request Chromebooks
Payment deadlines have been extended for City of Rome property taxes and Rome school district taxes, while Chromebooks are still available for district students in need of them for studying at home, … more
CCE Ag Team puts Farm Flash online
UTICA — The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County’s Ag Team has posted the April issue of Farm Flash online at the CCE website at http://cceoneida.com/agriculture/farm-flash-newsletters … more
Want to be a state trooper? Agency accepting applications
The New York State Police have announced that they are accepting applications for new troopers, with entrance examinations scheduled for October. The starting salary for a recruit in the academy is … more
Empowered Pathways offers programs online
Empowered Pathways will continue to offer their women’s employment and dispute resolution programs while complying with the state mandate for non-essential employees to stay at home. Empowered … more
Brindisi plans telephone town hall on coronavirus Thursday
Congressman Anthony Brindisi, D-22nd Dist. of Utica, has scheduled a telephone town hall on the COVID-19 coranavirus for 5 p.m. Thursday. Brindisi said that he will update callers on federal relief … more
NO ENTRY — Padlocks on the gates to Lee Town Park at its entrance off Turin Road reflect the park’s closure as of Tuesday afternoon due to COVID-19 concerns.
Lee closes Town Park, but solo walkers still permitted
TOWN OF LEE — Lee Town Park is closed until further notice as of Tuesday afternoon due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the park’s vehicle entrance gate off Turin Road now padlocked. The … more
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2020 PATCH — These custom-designed patches are available to purchase through the Rome Police Department to support the annual autism awareness campaign. Patches are $10 in person and $12 via mail. Contact autismawareness@romepd.com.
Rome Police join Autism Patch Challenge
The Rome Police Department has joined the Autism Patch Challenge for the second year in a row to raise money for autism awareness and the Kelberman Center in Utica. The challenge involves affixing … more
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