As fall moves toward winter, Rome school Superintendent Jeffrey P. Simons has yet to collect on his winning car-wash bet with his Utica district counterpart from Rome Free Academy’s Sept. 23 ... [more...]
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) tried desperately Thursday to prop up Attorney General Eric Holder during Holder’s congressional testimony on "Fast and Furious" — the administrat... [more...]
The Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, will be held in Trinity United Church of Christ,215 West Court St., it was announced by the Rev. Inell R. Claypool, M.DIV, president... [more...]
Snowflakes Friday marked one of the first signs of winter, and come Monday there will be another — Red Kettle volunteers for the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is hoping to raise $75,... [more...]
TOWN OF MARTINSBURG — Two Lewis County men were charged with lying to law enforcers after they found a dead deer on the side of Route 12, and then claimed they had hit the animal with their v... [more...]
A 46-year-old man is accused of harassing a woman with threatening phone calls early this morning. Police said Felix Matos, of 729 Cherry St., repeatedly telephoned a woman at her home and thre... [more...]
TOWN OF LENOX — Five military helicopters were forced to make an emergency landing in a Madison County field Friday morning due to the cold, winter weather. The Sheriff’s Office sai... [more...]
The first full snow of winter hit Oneida County on Friday, causing backed up traffic and multiple accidents in the southern towns. Sheriff’s deputies said two tractor trailers jack-knifed... [more...]
NEW HARTFORD — A 56-year-old woman complained of head pain after a four-vehicle, domino-effect rear-ending near Bremer’s Liquors on Commercial Drive Friday. Police said Jason Davis,... [more...]
TRENTON — A Rome man and a Herkimer County woman are accused of harassing a Trenton woman with numerous text messages. Remsen-based state police said Gregory J. Sweet, 21, of 208 W. Bloom... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Website: www.romepd.com Friday 12:15 a.m. Canal St., aggravated harassment. 1:32 a.m. N. James St., fight. 2:01 a.m. W. Dominick St., domestic. 3... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 9:06 a.m. 152 Turin St., first aid. 12:03 p.m. 158 Black River Blvd., first aid. 4:13 p.m. Black River Blvd. and E. Bloomfield St., accident. ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 3:21 a.m. Maynard and Kunkel Ambulance, Maynard Drive, Marcy, accident. 4:19 a.m. Clinton, Franklin Ave., Kirkland, assist. 5:05 a.m. Prospect Amb... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post 6:55. Hockey — American Hockey League: Albany at Syracuse, 7:30. College Basketbal... [more...]
RFA grad Bartell scores first goal Former five-year Rome Free Academy varsity hockey player and two-time captain, Max Bartell scored his first goal while playing for the Northwood Prep School J... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 12:23 a.m. Marble Road, Vernon, dispute. 1:08 a.m. Mulholland Road, Vienna, domestic. 1:20 a.m. Route 12B, Marshall, car/deer. 3:21 a.m. Mayna... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 12:23 a.m. Marble Road, Vernon, dispute. 1:17 a.m. Route 20, Sangerfield, alarm. 2:05 a.m. Miner Ave., Camden, assist. 3:21 a.m. Maynard Drive... [more...]
MONDAY County Board of Legislators, 7 p.m. Hearing on proposed budget and Capital Program, budget message, Federal Revenue Fund, and Ways and Means report. Rome Courthouse, 302 N. James St. ... [more...]
VERNON — The veteran trotter Scorpion Moon earned his 79th career victory with a 2:00 triumph in Friday night’s $8,000 featured eighth race at Vernon Downs. Claude Huckabone, III di... [more...]
HANOVER, N.H. — Goaltender Eric Mihalik recorded 30 saves to earn his first career shutout and lead the 18th-ranked Colgate men’s hockey team to a 4-0 win over Dartmouth in a battle of ... [more...]
VIENNA — A spaghetti dinner will be served in the Vienna United Methodist Church, 2410 State Route 49 on Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. All are invited. The dinner will include spaghetti, mea... [more...]
VERONA — The Verona First Presbyterian Church is sponsoring its second Stone Soup Dinner on Thursday from 4:30 - 6 p.m. It’s on the corner of Rock Road and Main Street. This is a free c... [more...]
DEERFIELD — Blossoming as a Teen, a Mother/Daughter Tea will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at The Good News Foundation, 10475 Cosby Manor Road. The cost is $30 per mother and one dau... [more...]
CAMDEN — At 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Trinity Community Coffee House, 98 Main St., presents Rosie’s Ready Mix. Coffeehouse officials called the group "one of New York State’s... [more...]
MARCY — Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Shrine of Christ the King Grounds in Honor of the Feast Day of Christ the King, the Rosary will be prayed and led by Mike Dziura at 1 p.m. Mass will be cele... [more...]
BOONVILLE — The First Presbyterian Church of Boonville is in need of new Bibles for its pews and needs to raise $600. Church officials said, "This is a project anyone can participate... [more...]
A Fall Parish Mission and Retreat: "Beginning Today" will be held Monday through Thursday in St. Paul’s Church 1807 Bedford St. The Rev. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R. will lead the e... [more...]
TOWN OF LEE — Sunday at 10 a.m. the Puppets For Christ performing at New Beginnings Community Church, 5963 Sleep Hollow Road. Everyone is invited to see the puppet ministry team, led by K... [more...]
Adas Israel Synagogue, 706 Hickory St. 337-3170. Sabbath Service, Fri. 7:30 p.m. First Baptist, 301 W. Embargo St. 336-2610.Sun. 10 a.m. Grace Baptist (Southern Baptist), 8553 Turin Rd. 336... [more...]
WESTMORELAND — A roast pork dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. until sold out Thursday in the United Methodist Church, Main Street. The buffet style all you can eat dinner is $9 for adu... [more...]
PULASKI — Providence Christian School in Calvary Baptist Church, 5353 Route 11, hosts an Open House and Silent Auction starting at 6 p.m. Friday. The private non-profit 501c(3) school osc... [more...]
Janice G. Hall, 87, of Rome, passed away on November 11, 2011, in Rome Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 16, 1924, the daughter of Charles and Hazel... [more...]
Robert Ellis Poole, age 88, of Taberg, passed away peacefully at Rome Memorial Hospital, November 10, 2011, with his loving family at his side. He was born October 13, 1923, in Sandy Creek, NY,... [more...]
Rome Memorial Hospital is phasing out its licensed practical nursing positions in acute care by yearend, which will eliminate 12 LPN jobs, the hospital said Friday. The positions will be replac... [more...]
BERTHOLD — Jean Berthold, 82, of Rome, on Nov. 9, 2011. Services 3 p.m. Saturday at Strong and Burns Funeral Home, 401 N. George St. Burial Rome Cemetery. Calling hours noon-3 p.m. Saturd... [more...]
A notice from a state office indicating that untaxed cigarettes are subject to seizure has stirred concern in Indian territories, with some tribal leaders wondering if tax collectors are making pla... [more...]
Temperatures: 32 to 40 Normal Range: 32 to 49 Records: 17(1957), 69(2002) Rainfall: 0.27" Monthly rainfall: 0.44" Rainfall for year: 45.42" Snow: Trace Su... [more...]
Back-office operations, defense contractors, breweries, plus yogurt and footwear makers are part of a wide range of projects in a regional pitch to compete with other areas statewide for $40 millio... [more...]
Rome Free Academy guidance counselor John Davis, who has seen many things in over 40 years working in education, says "I’ll believe it when I see it" when asked about the statewide ... [more...]
A senior Mohawk Valley EDGE official left last month’s semiconductor trade fair in Germany in an upbeat mood. "I would say our prospects for the Marcy site are better than they have ... [more...]
JW & B Bibbs, 18 Genesee Place, $6,600, alter the roof pitch with new structural members. [more...]
AMBROSE — To Rocco Ambrose and Kelly Conover, of Rome, on Wednesday Nov. 9, 2011, in Rome Memorial Hospital, a son, Brody Anthony. BROWER — To Raymond Brower and Jamie Baker, of Rom... [more...]
HOLLAND PATENT — Robert F. Dolan, 73, husband of Alice "Ki" and a retired auto mechanic passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Hartford, after... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning state Lottery numbers selected Friday in the midday drawing: Daily: 7, 0, 9; Lucky Sum: 16; WinFour: 1, 1, 5, 7; Lucky Sum: 14. Here are the winning eve... [more...]
Tonight — Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming south. Sunday — Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. South w... [more...]
BOONVILLE — Michael W. Redner, son of LeRoy and Noi Redner, Edmonds Road, a first-year student at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, Maine, participated... [more...]
As we approach this season of Thanksgiving I am reminded of the following reflection I submitted some time ago — I have re-submitted it to remind us all of how bless it is to be able give and... [more...]
Grace Union AME Church, 606 Woodland Ave., will host a Thanksgiving Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until sold out. The sale includes pound cakes, sweet potato pies, a... [more...]
The Bread of Life prayer group will host a Healing Mass on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Church of St. John the Baptist, 210 E. Dominick St. Before the Mass, at 6:45 p.m., the Life Teen B... [more...]
VERONA — Verona United Methodist Church on Main Street will host a Craft Fair and Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. The fair, sponsored by the Christian Ladies Circle, wi... [more...]
I would like to express my appreciation to Rome Memorial Hospital. In the past I have used this hospital for my medical needs, and I have never been disappointed by the level of care I received. ... [more...]
Servant Baptist Church, 10570 State Route 13, Camden, has joined the nationwide network of volunteers working on behalf of Operation Christmas Child, an outreach program of Samaritan’s Purse ... [more...]
Nov. 12, 2001 The U.S. Supreme court has been asked to review a lower court ruling upholding the legality of trash flow control in Oneida County. When the latest Star Wars movie hit screens... [more...]
