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READY TO WORK — Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. speaks to participants in Work Readiness Day at Mohawk Valley Community College’s Rome campus today at the start of the 2019 Summer Youth Employment Program. Oneida County is placing some 460 14- through 18-year-olds in paid summer jobs at parks, community centers, child-care businesses and service agencies. Work last year included clearing brush on Memorial Parkway in Utica, planting community gardens, and building a stone walkway at the Midtown Utica Community Center. MVCC also provided a financial literacy workshop and sexual harassment training. Joining Picente were Rome Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo, county Workforce Development Director David Mathis, and MVCC Director of Community and Workforce Development Sarah Lam.
County workforce summer program kickoff
Man charged with mischief, assault
TOWN OF LEYDEN — A 23-year-old was charged with punching someone in the face and damaging their cell phone so they were unable to call 911 Monday. Lewis County Sheriff’s deputies said they … more
Corrections officer finds contraband hidden amid cigarettes
A corrections officer at Mohawk Correctional Facility discovered strips of drugs hidden in cigarette packages mailed to the prison that’s commonly used for aiding in heroin withdrawal last month. … more
PIECE BY PIECE — The Gordon Baird Transportation Building at the former Erie Canal Village was dismantled by new owner Rick Rios, who plans to turn the site into Cross Roads Redemption Church. Rios said he is also working to address drainage issues on the property.
Changes begin at old Erie Canal Village
A building at the former Erie Canal Village, 5789 Rome-New London Road, is being dismantled by the property’s new owner Rick Rios. The structure, the Gordon Baird Transportation Building, was not … more
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Area students named to president’s list at MVCC
Mohawk Valley Community College has announced the names of students whose high academic performance has qualified them for recognition as members of the college’s vice president’s list for the … more
American Legion Auxiliary groups elect officers
Members of the Oneida County American Legion Auxiliary Past County Presidents have elected their officers for 2019-20 year. The new officers are: President — Ruth Jones, president, … more
HANDSHAKE.CITY — Christmas in July is coming to downtown Utica — a new event from Made In Utica to be held Friday, July 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Handshake.City container park in Bagg’s Square.
Christmas in July coming to Handshake.city
UTICA — Christmas in July is coming to downtown Utica — a new event from Made In Utica to be held Friday, July 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Handshake.City container park in Bagg’s Square. … more
Halpin fundraiser Thursday
A fundraiser dinner for David Halpin for Mayor will be held at the Rome Polish Home, 415 S. George St., from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 11. Cost is $20 per person, organizers said. The meal includes … more
Naturalization ceremony Thursday
U.S. District Court Judge David N. Hurd will preside over a Naturalization Ceremony to be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11 at U.S. District Court in Utica. Seventy-two individuals representing … more
School district appoints new treasurer
The Rome school district’s new treasurer will be Jodi L. Haddad, effective Aug. 5. Haddad’s appointment was approved by the Board of Education last week at its annual reorganization meeting, … more
AT THE KIT — Drum recital soloist Caitlynn Smith drums to “One Headlight” during the 10th Annual Corey Colley Drum Instruction Drum Recital at the Beeches Saturday afternoon.
Drum recital at the Beeches
Robert J. Adsit
Rome man accused of burglary following break-in
WHITESTOWN — A Rome man is accused of breaking into Village Motors in Whitestown. Sheriff’s deputies said Robert J. Adsit, 27, of Rome, broke into Village Motors on Route 69 on June 19 and stole … more
Public Safety Logs — July 8, 2019
Mutual aid log To report an emergency: 911 Sunday 1:49 p.m. Clark Mills and COCVAC Ambulance, accident. 3:49 p.m. Cleveland and Sylvan Beach, Vienna, water rescue. 4:25 p.m. Forestport and STaR … more
RFA Class of 1954 to gather for 65-year reunion
The members of the Rome Free Academy Class of 1954 will gather on Saturday, July 27 at the Teugega Country Club. The event, dubbed “The Last Hurrah,” will begin at 5 p.m. with a two-hour social … more
DISTRIBUTION CENTER — This rendering of a proposed distribution center for Tennessee-based hardware distributor Orgill Inc. was shown at the June 27 meeting of the Oneida County Industrial Development Agency board. The IDA has scheduled a public hearing for July 23 on the project, which includes a payment-in-lieu-of property taxes agreement valued at nearly $15 million, among other incentives and tax reductions.
Public can weigh in on Orgill project
A public hearing has been scheduled for July 23 on a proposal by Tennessee-based Orgill Inc. to build a distribution center employing 225 people in Rome. The hearing is scheduled by the Oneida County … more
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TIDYING UP — City employees Mike Barrett and Billy DiPaolo pull weeds from amidst the trees and flowers on a median on Erie Boulevard West today. The city maintains the medians as part of its ongoing beautification efforts across Rome.
Tidying up the medians
PARKS COMMISSIONER AT DELTA — State parks commissioner Erik Kulleseid speaks during a visit to Delta Lake State Park this morning to kick off a seventh annual free Learn-to-Swim program. It is offered at more than two dozen state parks, according to an announcement. Behind him are people signing up with state park lifeguards
Parks Commissioner helps kick off annual swim program at Delta Lake State Park
Board of Ed approves raises for individual contractors
Several Rome school districtwide administrative positions are receiving four-year contracts with raises of between 1 and 3% in certain years and no raises in others, among some of the 29 individual … more
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Community schools launches Summer Drop-In Program
A community schools Summer Drop-in Program for all Rome school district students who have completed grades 2-6 will begin Tuesday and conclude Aug. 22 at Gansevoort Elementary School, 758 W. Liberty … more
A TEMPORARY CLOSURE — Management at Denny’s restaurant, 200 S. James St., says the business was closed over the weekend, but should open by Monday night. Management declined to explain why the diner was shuttered.
Denny’s to reopen today after closing for weekend for undisclosed reasons
Denny’s restaurant at 200 S. James Street shut its doors for undisclosed reasons this weekend, though management hopes to reopen by Monday night. Management told the Sentinel this morning it was … more
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