Points of Pride
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Our region can be proud of the job that the EcoDrop site in Utica has done. More than 1 million gallons of hazardous waste have been accepted in the program since it began in 1992. The Utica …
Tuesday, September 8
We think it’s a great idea for two of our most favorite entertainment groups to sponsor outdoor movies during these difficult times. Rome Community Theater and Cinema Capitol hosted outdoor movies …
Tuesday, September 1
It’s always pleasant to see an atmosphere of cooperation among the many arts and service groups that serve our area. That was the case last weekend when the Rome Art & Community Center, 308 W. …
Tuesday, August 25
It’s good to see that some traditions can survive even a coronavirus pandemic. There won’t be a regular State Fair this year, but there will be a butter sculpture. The American Dairy Association …
Tuesday, August 18
It was heartening to learn that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is adapting to the COVID-19 threat to continue its mission to raise funds and build awareness. Traditionally, …
Tuesday, August 11
One of the artistic and cultural gems in our area is the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica. We were happy to read last week that the institute has received a $50,000 matching grant from …
Tuesday, August 4
Despite these challenging times, construction has continued at the future Cold Point site near the old Rome Cable tower. The Cold Point project is one of several large-scale projects under way in the …
Tuesday, July 28
Division Commendations were well deserved by two Madison County deputies for helping to rescue a man who was pinned beneath a lawn tractor in the Oneida Creek and yelling for assistance. Deputies …
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