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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
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
I Bird NY Challenge takes flight for fledgling and experienced enthusiasts of all ages
State officials on Monday announced the start of the 2023 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities. more
Blooms of Hope to benefit Hospice & Palliative Care
Hospice & Palliative Care will offer its popular Blooms of Hope hanging basket flower sale which serves as a major fundraiser for the local agency. more
One of the signature features of Frederick T. Proctor Park, the Lily Pond, is shown in this photo from July 2022.
Lily Pond work to help restore grandeur to historic F.T. Proctor Park
Still more big improvements are in store for Utica’s historic Frederick T. Proctor Park this summer and fall. more
Members of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County 4-H chapter recently competed in the Regional Horse Bonanza, which consists of a Horse Bowl and Hippology contests which give youth an opportunity to learn and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of horse management through a written exam, stations slides and horse judging.
Area 4-H’ers demonstrate horse knowledge
Even with mother nature forcing a date change the 2023 Regional Horse Bonanza at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Lewis County Office was a success for Oneida County 4-H members. more
Rome Rotarian Joel Gray accepts a donation — A truck load of goods donated by residents of Air City Lofts — from Bonacio Construction during last year’s Easter Food Drive. The Rome Rotary’s annual Easter Food Drive will be conducted this year on Monday, April 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rome Rescue Mission, 413 E. Dominick St.
Rotary Club to host annual Easter Food Drive to benefit Rome Rescue Mission
Rome Rotary’s annual Easter Food Drive will be conducted on Monday, April 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rome Rescue Mission, 413 E. Dominick St. more
Trout Lily
COLUMN: Woodland natives of early spring
As far away as it seems, as winter’s cold continues to linger, spring will eventually arrive. Early robins will usher the change and flocks of Canada geese noisily moving northward. more
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JOE KELLY
KELLY'S KORNER: Flying the ‘ultimate supersonic fighter interceptor’
Life has never been better than the day I got to fly in an F-106, an airplane called the “ultimate supersonic fighter interceptor.” more
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DIANA JAWORSKI
F.O.C.U.S. TIME: A fine web was weaved
My heart rate increased. I began to sweat. A tremble went through my body, followed by dizziness. Tears swelled up. Yes, there it was, or maybe not, a spider. more
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From left, Nicole Blance (Utica Zoo Site Supervisor), Brady Murphy, Cassie Conway (Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES New Visions Instructor), Andrew Dischiavo, and Allie Snyder (Utica Zoo Site Supervisor)
Utica Zoo hosts OHM BOCES New Visions students
The Utica Zoo is where seniors Andrew Dischiavo and Brady Murphy have spent their mornings Monday through Thursday the last few weeks while participating in the New Visions program. more
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