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Oneida County sees 498 new positive COVID-19 cases
There were 166 COVID-19-related deaths across the state on Tuesday and the seven-day average infection positivity rate was measured at 20.22%, according to a statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s … more
Mail carrier victim of drive-by BB gun shooting
A mail carrier with the United States Post Office was the victim of a drive-by BB gun shooting in Rome, according to the Rome Police Department. No arrests have been made so far. Police said the mail … more
Observer-Dispatch no longer printing Saturday edition in March
UTICA — Come March, the Observer-Dispatch will no longer have a print publication on Saturdays. While there will no longer be a print edition on Saturdays, the Observer-Dispatch will instead have … more
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EAGLES GATHER — Members of the Class of Eagle Scouts of the Leatherstocking Council for 2020-2021 gathered recently to commemorate their achievements as part of a recognition dinner. The group, which had been unable to gather during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic included several area residents. Front row, from left: William Richards, of Lawyersville; Kenneth Hurd, of Osceola; Jeffrey Salamone, of Schuyler; Zachery View, of Mohawk; Davis Bauer Jr., of New Hartford; David Bloss, of Chittenango; and Michell Bravo, of Holland Patent; middle row: Jeffrey Lehn, of Margaretville; Trevor Owens, of Westmoreland; Daniel Titcombe, of West Edmeston; Matthew Steates, of Clinton; Isaac Schlaegel, of Ilion; James Pike, of Rome; Aiden Hawks, of Whitesboro; and Jacob Ostrander, of Unadilla; back row: Nicholas Fostini, of Clinton; John Flanagan, of Newport; Bryan DeGironimo, of Sauquoit; Jonathan Deitchman, of Maryland; Diego Gamarra, of New Hartford; Zachary Gioppo, of Utica; Jake Tobin, of Cazenovia; and Aiden West, of New Hartford. The Leatherstocking Council serves youth from Herkimer, Oneida and Madison counties as well as parts of Hamilton, Otsego, Delaware and Lewis counties.
Eagle Scouts of the Leatherstocking Council recognized
From navigating ‘EMS Crisis’ to rural planning issues, Tug Hill Commission training aims to assist local leaders
VERONA — Local government officials across Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, and Oswego counties and beyond can register for the Tug Hill Commission’s 31st annual Local Government Conference to held at … more
Gov. Kathy Hochul
State launches awareness effort for discount internet for eligible families
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced a multi-agency initiative to encourage eligible New Yorkers to sign up for the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program, a … more
Dr. Sivapalan Gajan
Grant to help SUNY Poly professor, students improve resiliency of bridges, buildings during earthquakes
MARCY— The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute has announced that Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Dr. Sivapalan Gajan has received $198,000 in funding from the National … more
MISSING MARKER — A historical marker in Florence has gone missing, with town officials suspecting vandalism. The marker was installed in 2016 and dedicated in 2017.
Vandals suspected of removing missing historical marker in Florence
FLORENCE — A New York state historical marker honoring the Florence Farming Association has gone missing and is assumed to be an act of vandalism by town authorities. Early in the morning on … more
Public Safety Logs — Monday, Jan. 10, 2021
Mutual aid log Monday 12:48 a.m. Whitesboro, lockout 2:55 a.m. Oriskany and COCVAC Ambulance, U Turn, Marcy, accident. 2:57 a.m. Stittville and Kunkel Ambulance, to same. 4:34 a.m. Deerfield and … more
STOLEN MOTORCYCLE —This 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster motorcycle was stolen from a storage unit in the City of Sherrill sometime in the past week, according to owner Scott McKinnon. He is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the thief or thieves.
$500 reward offered for info Harley Davidson stolen in Sherrill
CITY OF SHERRILL — A $500 reward is being offered after a 1997 Harley Davidson motorcycle was stolen out of a storage unit in Sherrill. It is the second Harley Davison stolen from the area in a … more
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Seaman
Police charge Rome man with stalking ex-girlfriend
A Rome teenager is accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend by repeatedly showing up at her home and job, according to the Rome Police Department. Police said Michael A. Seaman, 18, of Geiger Road, … more
Rome Common Council to hold organizational meeting
Among actions to be considered at the 2022 organizational meeting of Rome Common Council Wednesday, will be resolutions appointing a representative to the Greater Mohawk Valley Land Bank and granting … more
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Ostrander
Deputies say Deansboro man locked girlfriend, six children out of home in frigid weather
DEANSBORO — A Deansboro man is accused of locking his girlfriend and their six young children out of their home in Monday morning’s frigid temperatures, according to the Oneida County … more
Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Council kick off cookie program
The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Council has kicked off the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program Tuesday and has a new cookie in the lineup. Brand-new flavor Adventurefuls is a brownie-inspired cookie … more
Mulero-Aponte
Rome man accused of threatening to shoot, kill several people
A Rome man is accused of threatening to shoot and kill several people in the city last month — one of two separate incidents that led to multiple warrants against him, according to the Rome Police … more
State order impacts area hospitals Rome Health to use screening process to assist patients
Rome Health, the Mohawk Valley Health System facilities in Utica, Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, and Oneida Health are among dozens of upstate hospitals ordered by the state to pause … more
ROLLING THROUGH — A cyclist enjoys an ice cream treat after arriving in Rome for an overnight camp out at Fort Stanwix National Monument in this 2018 file photo. Event organizers and local officials, including the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, are working toward a return of the popular event to the community.
Efforts under way to bring back annual Erie Canal cycling trip
Parks & Trails New York’s 24th annual Bike Tour along the Erie Canal is scheduled this year for July 10-17. Every summer, cyclists leave their cars behind in Buffalo to pedal along the … more
Police still seek Rome bank robbery suspects
Three bank robberies in Rome in the past three weeks remain under investigation with no arrests so far. Police officials said they are also investigating to see if the robberies are linked. • On … more
PICKING UP — A pair of Centro buses idle in front of the West Liberty Street hub amid frigid temperatures on Tuesday morning. The popular transportation service, particularly during the winter season, is requesting an increase in some fares and has solicited public comments on its proposal.
Centro eyes increase in some fares in Rome
A virtual public hearing will be held by the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 for the consideration of a fare restructuring, to … more
Local contact tracing for COVID-19 in NY now optional
ALBANY (AP) — New York will no longer require local health departments to conduct contact tracing for people who test positive for COVID-19, state health officials said Tuesday. The shift will help … more
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