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Free ‘Stress Beyond Coping’ seminar offered

The Seventh-day Adventist Church at 1134 Herkimer Road, Utica, presents a free, multi-day presentation of "Stress Beyond Coping" a stress and spirituality seminar to be offered, on Friday... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Canal Village unaffected
by tax credit delay;
Liberty Gardens stalled

A possible delay in state business tax credits will not affect one Rome housing project nearing completion, according to developers. Another planned project is still waiting on whether it will be a... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Graduates

Terrence M. Burns, son of Tim and Diane Burns, 910 Sherman Ave., has graduated magna cum laude from SUNY Geneseo with a bachelor of science degree in accounting. He will pursue a master’s deg... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Saddle Ridge Ranch theme at Grace

Grace Baptist Church, 8553 Turin Road, will host a Vacation Bible School from 8:45 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, Aug. 2-6. Open to all children ages 3 years through sixth grade, this is a fr... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Cause under investigation in Augusta basement fire

AUGUSTA — Firefighters from Oneida and Madison counties were able to save most of a two-story residence on Jones Road Thursday night after a smoke detector alerted the resident. Rosemary ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Two charged in Rome burglary after foot chase

Two men have been charged with burglarizing an upscale, vacant residence on North George Street in search of copper piping to sell for scrap. The fast feet of several Rome police officers helpe... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Police log

To report an emergency: 911 Web-site: www.romepd.com Friday 12:06 a.m. N. George St., fight. 12:28 a.m. W. Court St., suspicious activity. 3:05 a.m. Riverview Parkway N., domest... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Warrants to be issued
in August for unpaid DWI’s

Hundreds of Oneida County residents who owe money for unpaid drunken driving fines have only one more week to pay up before the District Attorney’s Office starts seeking warrants. The dea... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Tractor trailer crashes
on Thruway spilling fuel

MARCY — Several hundred gallons of diesel fuel spilled but no one was injured after a westbound tractor trailer jack-knifed on a rain-slicked Thruway Friday. Traffic was backed up in the ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Woman hospitalized in 2 car crash

NEW HARTFORD — A Utica woman was hospitalized with minor injuries after the vehicle she was riding in was cut off by another on Seneca Turnpike Friday afternoon. Police said Richard Merge... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Fire log

To report an emergency: 911 Friday 1:07 p.m. Park Drive Manor, first aid. 1:31 p.m. 300 W. Dominick St., first aid. 1:55 p.m. 105 W. Linden St., first aid. 2:37 p.m. 8388 Turin ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Mutual aid log

To report an emergency: 911 Friday 12:25 a.m. Remsen, Whittaker Road, Trenton, structure fire. 12:26 a.m. Lee Center, Brookfield Road, Lee, investigate. 1:34 a.m. Clark Mills and CO... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

State police log

To report an emergency: 911 Friday 1:33 a.m. Campbell Ave., Yorkville, domestic. 3:17 a.m. Main St., Boonville, alarm. 6:33 a.m. Route 20, Sangerfield, car/deer. 7:22 a.m. Fish ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Sheriff’s log

To report an emergency: 911 Friday 12:33 a.m. Ramblewood Drive, Deerfield, alarm. 12:37 a.m. N. Gage Road, Trenton, dispute. 1:29 a.m. Stokes-Westernville Road, Lee, suspicious acti... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Norman A. Fedder

Norman A. Fedder, 82, of Rome, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010, at his home. He was born March 8, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Fedder received his Bachelor’s Degree, Summa Cum... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

County Airport weather report for Friday

Temperatures: 64 to 70 Normal Range: 60 to 82 Records: 46(1981), 95(1952) Rainfall: 1.19" Monthly rainfall: 1.66" Rainfall for year: 19.22" Sunset today: 8:32... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Funeral notices

FEDDER — Norman A. Fedder, 82, of Rome, on July 23, 2010. Services 7 p.m. Monday at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, 418 N. George St. Burial Arlington National Cemetery. Calling hours 5-7 p... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

No treasures unearthed in Ridge Mills dig

Declaring "they did not find General Burgoyne’s spittoon or anything," Superintendent Jeffrey P. Simons added a tongue-in-cheek perspective to results of a state-requested archaelog... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

‘My Daddy is my God’

The other day I was having a conversation with my grandson Joshuah, I was tired, frustrated and I’ll admit, a bit cranky, so I allowed some negative words to come out of my mouth. I was compl... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Tabloid Tales of the Past

July 24, 2000 Speaking today at the White House, Rep. Sherwood L. Boehlert praised the National Institute of Justice research center in Rome as an example of science and law enforcement coopera... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Submit church news for Saturday’s page

News from churches or church-related groups for the Today’s Living religion pages, published on Saturdays, can be e-mailed to living@RNY.com or mailed to Daily Sentinel - Living, PO Box 471, ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Senior nutrition menu

The nutrition program for persons age 60 and over is funded by the county Office for the Aging, state and federal grants, and contributions from participants. Meals are served Monday through Friday... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Blood needed

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday WHERE: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 502 W. Chestnut St. QUOTA: 55 pints Appointments preferred: 336-0030. [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

1.BRIEFS

Oriskany wins first state sportsmanship award Oriskany High School received The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Sportsmanship Promotion award for the first time in the sc... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Horse victorious in first season start

VERNON — Airzoom Lindy posted the fastest trotting mile of the 40-program meeting and a track record for four-year-old diagonally gaited horses with his 1:54.1 triumph in Friday’s $11,0... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Local Exhibitors
at the NYS Fair

Antique Tractor: Dean, Sherri and William Hilts, of 6535 Greenway-New London Road. Arts and Crafts: Doreen A. Tilton, 12330 Florence-Redfield Road, Florence; Nora Anderson, 313 Expense ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Church offers free dinner Friday

The public is welcome at a free dinner Friday in the Light and Life Community Church, a Free Methodist Church at 317 W. Embargo St., to learn about the church. The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

‘Cowboy church’ scheduled

TOWN OF LENOX — The public is invited to the second annual summer "Cowboy Church" at the Ride for Life Equine and Family Center, Inc., 7762 North Court St. Every Thursday evening (e... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Free concert July 25

CANASTOTA ­ The Canastota Area Association of Churches invites the public to its annual concert featuring The Master’s Touch Chorale at the International Boxing Hall of Fame Pavilion, nea... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Wet weather postpones District V playoff slate

The weather threw an unexpected curveball while postponing all of the American Legion District V Tournament games on Friday at DeLutis Field, and weather permitting, were scheduled to resume this a... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

County fair features Mardi Gras theme, Great Bear Show

BOONVILLE — Bears and beads are coming to the Boonville-Oneida County Fair this year. The fair will have a Mardi Gras theme with various buildings being decorated in the New Orleans celeb... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

County gets 4 miles of new lines from USDA electric loan

Four miles of new distribution lines will be among the improvements made with a $1,397,000 loan from U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development to the Oneida-Madison Electric Cooperative. ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Local Dems get $1 million campaign boost

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Michael A. Arcuri is included in the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s plan to defend endangered incumbent lawmakers during the fall election campaign... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

State reviewing county sewer fix

The waiting has begun for Oneida County while the state reviews the county’s proposal to fix sanitary sewer system overflows into the Mohawk River. The lengthy report that assesses the si... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Jim Korpela League wraps up regular softball season, as two leagues have a week left to decide their fates

(Editor’s note: Diamond Dust is a weekly synopsis of action in the Rome Men’s Softball Association compiled by board member Mike Kohli. It spotlights feature games and standout players ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Sports Calendar

Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Baseball — International League: Syracuse at Durham, 7:05. Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post, 6:55. Sunday’s Sched... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Get into the fair free Monday
with ‘I Shopped Rome’ coupon

Free admission to the Boonville-Oneida County Fair Monday is available with a "I Shopped Rome" coupon. Coupons are being offered at the following stores in Rome: ACE Hardware, Aff... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

On dean’s list

The following area students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the College of Saint Rose in Albany: Matthew Grey, Rome; Alyssa Loudon, Waterville; Jillian Giardino, Rome... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

County needs sheriff who reaches out to all people

I have certainly bought my share of clambake tickets through the years and truly enjoy the opportunity to meet and greet those candidates vying for my support and vote. I understand the need for a ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Camp Solid Rock starts Monday

Vacation Bible School, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 203 Erie Blvd. E., will be held Monday through Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme of the Vacation Bible School will be "Camp So... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Egypt file focus in Camden

CAMDEN — Children entering kindergarten through those entering seventh grade will follow clues through God’s Word to unravel the mystery of life Monday through Friday, Aug. 2-6. It&... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Too early for campaign signs at parade

While attending the 4th of July Parade in Clinton, I happened to notice some of Dave Townsend’s campaign workers plastering the parade route with his campaign signs for sheriff. They weren&rs... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Meetings

MONDAY Mohawk Valley Water Authority, 5 p.m. MVWA conference room, One Kennedy Plaza, Utica. Boonville Village Board, 7 p.m. Village Office, 13149 State Route 12. Prospect Village Board... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Area church services

Adas Israel Synagogue, 706 Hickory St. 337-3170. Sabbath Service, Fri. 7:30 p.m. Beit Shalom, (Messianic Jewish Congregation), 49 Franklin Square (corner Genesee St. and Oriskany Blvd.), Utica.... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

State fair boasts local product, competitors

From Scotty’s Hot Dogs to the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Future Farmers of America and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County — they’re all home-grown specialties making their... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Joint program in Bartlett church

WESTMORELAND — The greater Westmoreland area churches will hold a Vacation Bible School at Bartlett Baptist Church from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, Aug. 2-6. The church is located ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Summer services due in Steuben

TOWN OF STEUBEN — North Steuben Methodist Church on Buck Hill Road will host historic summer worship services at 2 p.m. Sundays, July 25 and Aug. 8 and 22. There is no electricity or plum... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Special events

¿ Thursday, Aug. 26: Opening Day/Governor’s Day. ¿ Thursday and Friday, Aug. 26 and 27: Strates Midway Ride-All-Day where visitors can purchase $25 wristbands that give them ful... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Lottery

ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning state Lottery numbers selected Friday in the midday drawing: Daily: 0, 0, 6; Lucky Sum: 6; WinFour: 3, 3, 3, 9, Lucky Sum: 18. Here are the winning numb... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Rain to give way to sunshine; high in the 80s

Tonight — Numerous thunderstorms and showers. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds. Heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010
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