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Three Oneida County convenience stores busted in statewide crackdown on underage drinking, authorities say
Three convenience stores in Oneida County were among 186 locations across the state that were busted in an underage drinking crackdown last month, according to an announcement by state law … more
SIGN OF SPRING — Walt Kraeger tills a field off of Gulf Road on Thursday afternoon. As the weather warms and rain subsides, farmers will soon be out in force prepping their fields for the season. Authorities remind motorists that farm vehicles, including horse-drawn buggies, move at a slower rate than cars, and that drivers should use caution in rural areas.
Officials urge drivers to beware of slow-moving vehicles
LOWVILLE — Sunny days, flowers emerging, birds chirping, wild critters coming out of hibernation and warmer weather are not the only signs of spring for area residents. Slow Moving Vehicles (SMVs) … more
Camden goes on lockdown while threat investigated
CAMDEN — Camden High School was placed on lockdown as a precaution this morning for an unfounded threat, according to law enforcement officials. An investigation revealed that there was no direct … more
Shawn J. Harrington
Rome Police seek fugitive wanted on fraud charge
A 51-year-old man wanted on a scheme to defraud charge is the Rome Police Department’s Warrant of the Week. Shawn J. Harrington, with a last known address on Hillsboro Road in Camden, is wanted on … more
SHUTTING ITS DOORS — The Great American food store, a fixture on Main Street in Boonville for decades, is officially closing its doors June 8. (Sentinel photo by John Clifford)
Boonville’s Great American store set to close after 22 years
BOONVILLE — Although it has been a fixture in the Boonville Community for decades, the owners of the Great American food store are closing its doors, citing insurmountable challenges from … more
HIGH WATER — The state Canal Corporation is opening some streches of the canal for the boating season, though the stretch from Scotia to Lock 22 in Rome’s outside district will remain closed due to the high water level, officials said Tuesday.
Opening of portions of canal system delayed by high water
The New York State Canal System is beginning operations for the 2019 navigation season this week, though its Rome portions will remain closed due to high water levels, the state said in a release … more
Meetings — Friday, May 17, 2019
Friday Oneida County Industrial Development Agency, 8 a.m. EDGE offices, 584 Phoenix Drive, Griffiss Business and Technology Park. Send meeting schedules Municipal and other public organizations and … more
SERVICE AWARD — Pictured from left are Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Criminal Justice instructor Noel Ames and Cameron Daub, of New Hartford. Daub was named as the individual recipient of the 2019 Presidents Gold Community Service Award.
OHM BOCES students place at SkillsUSA State Competition
The SkillsUSA chapter at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES earned several recognitions, including a first place gold medal at this year’s New York State Leadership and Skills Conference in … more
LOWER THE LIGHTS — Poles with sets of lights sit on the ground by the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill school district’s new Sheveron Stadium, at left, and the adjacent longtime Sheveron Field area at right. The school district is investigating what caused structural integrity issues in two light poles and is testing whether two other light poles have been similarly compromised.
Lighting issues at Sheveron Stadium
VERONA — The lights are out at the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill school district’s seven-month-old Sheveron Stadium — out of the ground, in fact. Four poles containing sets of lights have been brought … more
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Michael Hennessy
Hennessy regains enough petitions to secure Democratic line
Former Oneida County legislator Michael Hennessy won a place on the November ballot Wednesday as the Democratic candidate for county executive after a state judge restored enough challenged petition … more
COVERED IN MUD — Muddy and exhausted from running and crawling through an obstacle course, these officers duck down into the final obstacle.
Night vision training newest scenario at annual Tactical Week
WHITESTOWN — Equipped with training weapons and tactical gear, members of the Utica Metro SWAT team walked through the pitch black Rosterfield Mall at the state Preparedness Training Center … more
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STRETCHING — Deborah Ouderkirk of the VA clinic in Rome leads walking participants in stretching exercises before they embarked on their two kilometer walk Wednesday morning. The walk was part of the VA's Homeless Veteran Stand Down, which aimed to provide "food, shelter, clothing, health screening" and more to homeless vets.
Homeless Veteran Stand Down and VA2K walk on Wednesday
SPEED-LIMIT REDUCTION SOUGHT — This section of Route 26 in the Town of Lee is part of an approximately 1.5-mile stretch of the road for which the Town Board is asking the state to consider a speed-limit reduction from 55 to 45 mph. It is shown here near the intersection with Belcher Road.
Speed-limit reduction to be considered on section of Route 26
TOWN OF LEE — A proposed speed-limit reduction along an approximately 1.5-mile stretch of Route 26 in the northern edge of Lee, and a 3-2 vote to set a pay amount for a new water department laborer … more
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Gordon renews accusations against Picente, who angrily denies and fires back
The race for the Republican nomination for Oneida County executive grew more bitter and personal Wednesday with incumbent Anthony J. Picente Jr. angrily calling challenger David Gordon … more
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Jervis to host ‘Financing Your College Education’ program
Jervis Public Library will present “Financing Your College Education” with a representative of the state’s Department of Financial Services on Monday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. No registration is … more
Movies — May 15, 2019
Cinema Capitol: “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote” 7. “Charlie Says” (R) 7:15. Rome Cinemas: “The Hustle” (PG-13) 4:55, 7:10. “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” (PG) 4:30, 7. “Poms” … more
Council, buoyed by progress, eyes revitalization efforts
Members of the Common Council have weighed in on Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo’s State of the City address, delivered last Tuesday. The full text of the address is available … more
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Viscelli
Residents’ beautification efforts to be recognized in ‘Rome Shines’ effort
The Common Council will present awards to recognize residents for their neighborhood beautification efforts throughout the summer, Council President Stephanie Viscelli and Councilor Kimberly Rogers … more
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Lee Town Board tables tick-spraying at popular town park
TOWN OF LEE — Spraying of the town park for ticks and mosquitoes is being aired by the Town Board, which has stopped short of letting it fly due to uncertainties on how to schedule it at the busy … more
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OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED — The Fort Wood Creek site on the Fort Bull property, owned by the Rome Historical Society, has been recognized by the Department of the Interior and added to the National Register of Historic Places. Fort Wood Creek dates to 1756, when it was constructed by the British to replace Fort Bull after it had been attacked and destroyed by 362 French soldiers and their Indian allies.(Photo submitted)
Fort Wood Creek earns national historic designation
The federal Department of the Interior designated the Fort Wood Creek site, located on the Fort Bull near Rome-New London Road, to the National Register of Historic Places in March, according to a … more
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