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Annsville Town Board to meet Monday
ANNSVILLE — The Annsville Town Board will hold a meeting on Monday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Annsville Highway Garage to interview candidates for the codes officer positions and other town … more
MALL ENTRANCE — Pictured is one of the many entrances to Sangertown Square in New Hartford.
Mall, tenants plead to open, cite safety measures
Oneida County reported 37 new positive cases of COVID-19 Friday, including nine among nursing home residents, but no new deaths. Thirteen patients were hospitalized with COVID-19 as of noon Friday, … more
‘LAST OF THE 300S’ — The Willowvale Fire Department recently unveiled a new tanker truck with this memorial decal honoring the late chief Wayne Smoulcey, who died of cancer in 2019. The decal prominently features Willowvale’s 3-digit chiefs number — 300 — and the department called Smoulcey the “last of the 300s” when they shared the truck on social media.
Proposed changes in 911 ID numbers leave some fire chiefs fuming
A conflict is brewing between the Oneida County Department of Emergency Services and a handful of local fire chiefs who do not want to give up their 3-digit identification numbers. The county 9-1-1 … more
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BRIGHT FUTURE — Brett Faroni, a member of the RFA Class of 2020, fixes his sunglasses as he and a group of classmates begin a day of mini-commencement ceremonies. With masks, gloves — and umbrellas — students received a ceremony that seemed unlikely just weeks ago.
Class of 2020 gets its ceremony
“It was very well planned...a great idea,” parent Sadie Novak said happily this morning as she exited the first of six Rome Free Academy graduation mini-ceremonies at RFA Stadium that were geared … more
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POMP AMID UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES — Members of Camden High School’s Class of 2020 process into the football stadium for their commencement ceremony on Friday. Following social distancing and state guidelines limiting attendance, 145 of the Blue Devil faithful received their diplomas — in small groups throughout the day — and were celebrated by administrators, faculty, staff, family and friends. Additional photos online at www.romesentinel.com; also see Tuesday’s edition for more photos.
145 graduate from Camden
Five RFA students earn ‘Seal of Biliteracy’
Five Rome Free Academy students recently earned the New York State Seal of Bilteracy, which acknowledges a high level of proficiency in English and another world language, according to the school … more
Roundtable eyes impacts of pandemic on region’s homeless
UTICA — Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, took part in an online roundtable hosted by the New York State Assembly Social Services Committee to examine the effects of the COVID-19 … more
Christopher C. Booth
Excellus BCBS exec to retire, successor named
ROCHESTER — Christopher C. Booth, the president and chief executive officer of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and its parent company The Lifetime Healthcare Companies Inc., will retire on May 1, … more
Laura Izzo
Toccolana Club awards scholarships to three
The Toccolana Club, 1412 E. Dominick St., has awarded scholarship to three graduating Rome Free Academy seniors, according to an announcement by club officials. The recipients of the annual awards, … more
Adirondack school board to meet Tuesday
BOONVILLE — The Adirondack Central School District Board of Education will hold its second regular meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 7 p.m. via livestream. The meeting can be accessed on the … more
Federal EEOC sues auto dealer, claims employee created sexually hostile work environment
A new sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against James Auto Management LLC regarding a general manager accused of creating a sexually hostile work environment, according to the U.S. Equal … more
Town of Western Historical Society July meeting canceled
WESTERN — The Town of Western Historical Society has canceled its monthly meeting scheduled for July 9 due to the continued need for social distancing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members and … more
MAIN STREET STROLL — Residents enjoy a morning stroll downtown in the village of Boonville today, past several newly reopened shops and restaurants. As the region enters phase four of the state’s economic reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a host of area agencies have joined together to promote local businesses and the need for area residents to shop locally.
Area agencies unite for shop local effort
Monday kicks off a week-long “Shop Small Business Week” in the region that is moving through phased re-openings after lengthy coronavirus pandemic shutdowns. In a partnership between Oneida … more
POLICE RECRUITS — Eight new police cadets were sworn in at City Hall on Thursday. They will start at the Mohawk Valley Police Academy on Monday. From left: Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo, Kevin M. Fisher Jr., Megan L. Pritchard, Anthony L. Pacicca, Savka I. Browneski, John A. Petrelli, Mikayla M. Blumenstock, Kalyn M. Olney, Markel C. Griggs, and Police Chief Kevin C. Beach.
RPD swears in eight recruits
Eight new police recruits were sworn onto the Rome Police Department at City Hall on Thursday. The new recruits — four women and four men — will begin their training at the Mohawk Valley Police … more
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Pet dog alerts family to early morning blaze
TOWN OF VERONA — Six people have been displaced from their home after a fire at the Verona Mobile Home Park very early Friday morning. Fire officials said a pet dog died in the fire after its barks … more
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No turf war as stadium repair resolutions pass
Ground rules for upcoming new artificial turf at Rome Free Academy Stadium were questioned by some Board of Education members before approving purchases for new turf and an adjacent new track surface … more
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Griffo seeks extension of Census counting amid pandemic impacts
New York State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-47th Dist. of Rome, is calling on federal leaders to extend the counting phase of the U.S. Census in light of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.  In a … more
Man dies as boat sinks in Stillwater Reservoir
TOWN OF WEBB — A Westmoreland man has died after law enforcement officials said his boat sank in the Stillwater Reservoir in Herkimer County and both he and a companion were stuck floating in … more
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Teen accused of breaking baby’s arm, leg
A Rome teenager has been charged with felony assault after law enforcement officials said her 7-week-old baby was brought to Rome Memorial Hospital with broken bones. Police said the baby boy was … more
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TYPICALLY JAM PACKED — Festival-goers, vendors and craftspeople line Main Street at the 2018 Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts. Tens of thousand of visitors, hunting a variety of handcrafted crafts, specialty merchandise and savory snacks, had flocked to the village each year for the weekend-long event. This year’s end has been canceled, according to organizers on its website, because of COVID-19 concerns.
Remsen Barn Festival canceled amid concerns over COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing
REMSEN – The Remsen Barn Festival has been canceled, according to a post on the event’s website. The annual festival which draws tens of thousands of shoppers and hundreds of vendors had been … more
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