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Peter Pagliaro discusses his new book “The 1947 Utica Blue Sox: A Baseball Season to Remember” on March 25.
Local author discusses book on 1947 Utica Blue Sox baseball team
Author Peter Pagliaro admits his new book “The 1947 Utica Blue Sox: A Baseball Season to Remember” was “a labor of love that took too long.” more
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Alex Kofi Dankwa
MVCC Cultural Series presents Restorative Yoga and Drum Circle
The Mohawk Valley Community College Cultural Series will host a Restorative Yoga and Drum Circle from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in Schafer Theater in Wilcox Hall, 1011 Sherman Drive. more
Landscape artist wants to ‘make ordinary look extraordinary’
Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts invites the public to explore beautiful landscapes by Robert Coppen at the 401 Gallery, 401-403 Canal Place. more
Dasha Kelly Hamilton uses baking as an analogy for life as she talks about “Makin’ Cake” at 7:30 p.m. March 25 at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica.
‘Makin’ Cake’ an analogy on American class and race issues
Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton will present “Makin’ Cake” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. more
The Miss and Mr. Spring Fling Pageant is at 5 p.m. March 25 in Center Court at Sangertown Square Mall in New Hartford.
Miss & Mr. Spring Fling Pageant coming to Sangertown mall
A Sunburst Beauty Pageant promotes self esteem, confidence, leadership, poise and growth for participants every single time they appear on stage, said Executive Director Theresa Spooner. more
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Guitarist Chris Newman and Harpist Maire Ni Chathasaigh perform an Irish music concert at 7 p.m. March 24 at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley-Museum in Utica.
Duo plays Irish harp and guitar concert
International duo Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman perform an Irish harp and guitar duo concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 24. more
Players of Utica perform the comedy “Glorious!” weekends from March 24 through April 2 at the Players Theatre in Utica. The cast includes, from left, Steve Maggio as Cosme McMoon, Denise Morganti as Florence Foster Jenkins and Carl DeFranco as St. Clair Bayfield.
Players of Utica presents horrible singing — and great fun
Players of Utica continues its 2022-2023 season with the true story of “the worst singer in the world” in the witty comedy “Glorious!." more
Denti Elementary School students, including, from left, Emmett Newton as Coach Bolton, Lily Riolo as Taylor, Jacob Vanderhoof as Chad, Ryan Bush as Troy, Elayna Koor as Gabriella, Alexis Pape as Sharpay, Logan Edick as Ryan and Alora Woodlan as Ms. Darbus present Disney’s “High School Musical” at 6:30 p.m. March 23 and 24 in the Strough Junior High School auditorium in Rome.
Denti elementary students present Disney’s ‘High School Musical’
Louis V. Denti Elementary School youngsters will perform Disney’s “High School Musical” at 6:30 pm. Thursday and Friday, March 23 and 24. more
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VVS FFA members, top row from left, sophomore Matthew Seelman, junior Devon Conley and sophomore Gianna White and bottom row, from left, sophomore Mark Hoffman, Senior FFA Advisor Justin Ferreira and sophomore Ethan Vierow pose Friday, March 10 in their sap house in Verona.
VVS FFA shares sweet secrets of syrup production during Maple Weekend
It’s been a productive season for the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School’s FFA chapter and their maple processing, as they are getting close to their 2023 goal. more
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Mariana Velletto, also known as Mari Vee.
Local singer signs with talent agency
Rising star Mariana Velletto, also known as Mari Vee, a Utica native and graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School, has signed a contract with the music distribution company Foundation Media. more
EARTHY AIDS — The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority is offering compost bins and rain catchers for sale.
Authority announces Earth Day event, rain barrel and composter sale
The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority will be holding its annual Earth Day recycling event on Saturday, April 22. more
Meet Gary! He is a 1-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix looking for a new home. Gary was turned in because a child in the home was allergic to him. He lived with two young kids and was great with them. His family had nothing but good things to say about him and he seems to be a very good-natured dog. Gary loves to play and has a lot of energy. He tested well with other dogs here. He did not do bad on his cat testing, but his size and energy level may be too much for cats. Gary is neutered, current on vaccines, and microchipped. His adoption fee is $120. Apply online to adopt: https://www.anitas-sshs.org/adopt/apply/Dog. Anita’s Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, 315-738-4357, www.anitas-sshs.org.
PICK A PET: Gary, Sweetie and Quintin
These local pets are looking for a new home. more
Staff at Many Maple Farms examined these test samples of syrup after a boil in February.
Maple in Madison County looking sweet
Maple’s becoming more popular than ever, and with this year’s syrup sweeter than ever, Maple Weekend in Madison County, which will be held over the weekends of both March 18-19. more
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Kelly Blazosky of Oneida County Tourism at the Doubletree Inn at Hotel Utica on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Utica, NY. (PHOTO BY NANCY L. FORD)
Oneida County tourism leader appointed to state advisory council
Oneida County Tourism President Kelly Blazosky has been appointed to the New York State Tourism Advisory Council by Gov. Kathy Hochul. more
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The honor of St. Patrick returned to its’ traditional home at St. Joseph and St. Patrick’s Church, the youth home parish of Saint Marianne Cope on Friday, March 17. For local Hibernians, the religious aspects of the celebration of the patron saint of Ireland is foremost in their observances and dozens of members of the Oneida County Ladies and Men’s Ancient Order of Hibernians were in attendance for the Mass. The principal celebrant was Rev. Tom Servatius, who was joined by Deacon Tim Foley, Rev. Jim Cesta, Rev. Joe Salerno, and Peg O’Toole, of the LAOH.
SNAPSHOT: St. Patrick's Day celebrated
The honor of St. Patrick returned to its’ traditional home at St. Joseph and St. Patrick’s Church, the youth home parish of Saint Marianne Cope on Friday, March 17. more
DEC tweaks reservation system for campgrounds
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has made changes to reservations at DEC campgrounds for the upcoming season. more
Matthew Caracas, has been named the new chief executive officer of the United Way of the Mohawk Valley. He has spent more than 20 years dedicating his life to human services by working with inner-city youth, child welfare, and case management.
United Way MV taps longtime community advocate as organization’s new CEO
After an extensive search and interview process, the United Way of the Mohawk Valley’s Board of Directors named Matthew Caracas the organization’s CEO. more
Emilya Washeleski, of Taberg, can be seen at left with her “Camden School-like” jacket during the Wegmans commercial that aired during the Super Bowl and Oscars.
‘Farm girl’ finds success staying close to her ‘roots’
“Don’t sacrifice who you are just to get ahead, and don’t leave your roots because someone said you should or need to.” more
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From left, James Paul III —  the Utica School Board Director, and co-director of Jr. Frontiers — is all smiles as he greets Douglas Wilder the first African American elected to Governor of Virginia at Virginia Union College.
Events, trip help to highlight Black History Month
The Mohawk Valley Junior Frontiers and more than 50 community leaders in the Mohawk Valley Frontiers Alumni Impact Collective recently held a pair of major events. more
The Hamilton College Brass Ensemble will provide service music on Palm Sunday at Augusta Presbyterian Church, 2345 Route 26, Oriskany Falls.
Hamilton College Brass Ensemble to help celebrate at Palm Sunday service
The Hamilton College Brass Ensemble will provide service music on Palm Sunday at Augusta Presbyterian Church, 2345 Route 26, Oriskany Falls. more
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