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Pandemic requires many sacrifices

The coronavirus pandemic has tested every community’s ability to respond to a global crisis. It is very different from natural disasters and even in some ways the attacks of 9/11 that impacted one …

Community will pull together in the days ahead

Wednesday, March 25

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s projection on Tuesday regarding the rapid acceleration of the coronavirus is unsettling — but not altogether unanticipated. In his daily briefing, the governor said …

Thoughts on the calm and the grateful

Friday, March 20

Be calm. Be helpful. Be vigilant. Be grateful. If you are careful, you will remain calm and not let the national media and self-serving national politicians unnecessarily stir the pot. Two days …

Richard L. Hanna, 1951-2020

Thursday, March 19

We send our condolences to the family and friends of former Congressman Richard L. Hanna, who died last Sunday of cancer at age 69. Hanna was a rare congressman. A Republican in name, he was known …

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Letters

- Communist China is no friend of ours
  
  Yesterday at 4:00 PM
  
  I noticed Claudia Tenney’s excellent editorial on the Chinese Communist government’s grip on America’s economy. Claudia highlighted our …
- Math was off in flu cases; hospitals need more equipment
  
  5 days ago
  
  I have not been following the Rome Sentinel while we have been in the Caribbean, but I checked today and found a letter to the editor that was …
- Create some positivity
  
  Friday, March 27
  
  In this very unsettling time it’s easy to complain and find the negatives, but if you take a moment to look around Rome, there is plenty to …
- People used to share whatever they had
  
  Thursday, March 26
  
  During the past week, society started to panic once the media disclosed a pandemic, concerning the coronavirus. Immediately people converged on …
- An act of kindness
  
  Saturday, March 21
  
  With all that is going on in our grocery stores, we may need to be reminded that there are good if not great people in our community. On …
- Virus ‘crisis’ is being manufactured
  
  Saturday, March 21
  
  I have just done some statistical comparison between the death rate for the coronavirus vs. the death rate for the flu in 2018. There have been …
- We have to work together to defeat virus
  
  Wednesday, March 18
  
  More than ever in the history of our species, we are now one highly connected family living on our common home base, Planet Earth. The current …
- Trash contract woes linked to lack of purchasing agent
  
  Friday, March 13
  
  Its no wonder the city got served with an Article 78 from Bliss due to them losing out on the city’s trash contract. It could be due to the …
- It’s time to examine school contracts for expensive benefits
  
  Thursday, March 12
  
  As a senior citizen on a fixed income. I watch the local and country news to see where my tax dollars are going. In a Daily Sentinel story …
- Warner a good choice for mayor of Canastota
  
  Wednesday, March 11
  
  My name is Jerry Seymour, and I am the mayor of the village of Wampsville. I am writing this to endorse my friend, Rosanne Warner, for the …

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Points of Pride

More steps in fighting the virus

2 days ago

We are happy to see that the school district is taking active steps during these difficult times to deal with the COVID-19 virus. • A student food distribution site has been established in South …

RFA robotics team excels

Tuesday, March 17

Congratulations to Rome Free Academy’s VEX Robotics “Black Knights” team that has qualified for the 2020 VEX Robotics World Championship event on April 22-25 in Louisville, Ky. The “Black …

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Wednesday, March 11

Today is Wednesday, March 11, the 71st day of 2020. There are 295 days left in the year. Today in History On March 11, 2011, a magnitude-9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami struck Japan’s …

Inspiration for our future

Tuesday, March 10

If you’re interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, MVCC has a treat for you. A STEM Fest — a celebration of these fields, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, …

Cooperating in the war against opioids

Tuesday, March 3

Local law enforcement and health officials are mobilizing their strengths and experience to battle the ongoing opioid drug epidemic. This region can be proud of the way these officials are …

Battling hunger in upstate NY

Tuesday, February 25

The Food Bank of Central New York’s main goal is to eliminate hunger. And, this not-for-profit organization strives to do this through nutritious food distribution, education, and advocacy in …

It was a first for the Clinton girls ice hockey team. Mia Lopata, of Clinton, blasted a slap shot from the point that found the back of the net past the Williamsville goaltender. That shot, combined …

Sweet weekends on horizon

Tuesday, February 11

Some of the sweetest events of the year are approaching fast with the 2020 Maple Weekends. Preparations are already underway for March 21-22 and March 28-29 Maple Weekend open house events at 18 …

More Points of Pride

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Saturday, March 14

Today is Saturday, March 14, the 74th day of 2020. There are 292 days left in the year. Today in History On March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin, an invention that …

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Thursday, March 12

Today is Thursday, March 12, the 72nd day of 2020. There are 294 days left in the year. Today in History On March 12, 1980, a Chicago jury found John Wayne Gacy Jr. guilty of the murders of 33 men …