County Health Department inspectors conduct unannounced and periodic checks of food service establishments to determine if they comply with the state codes, rules and regulations. Here are health d... [more...]
Marine Corps Pvt. Gregory M. Day, son of Michael J. Day, 9815 Prospect St., Remsen, and Deena M. Wood of Puyallup, Wash. has completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S... [more...]
Tuesday’s Schedule... Scholastic boys Basketball — RFA at Camden, noon. Adirondack tournament, first round: Rome Catholic vs. Herkimer, 2; Adirondack vs. Oppenheim-Ephratah, 6. ... [more...]
Rock ‘N’ Skate Tuesday night at Kennedy Arena Rome Youth Hockey will be hosting a Rock ‘N’ Skate at Kennedy Arena on Tuesday between 6:30-9 p.m. All are welcome to atten... [more...]
A pleasant evening drive though Oneida County towns and villages offers lovely holiday-time scenes. [more...]
Employees from 17 departments at the Oneida Indian Nation and its enterprises adopted 24 less fortunate local families in Oneida and Madison counties during this holiday season. Catholic Charit... [more...]
Several area teams will be competing in tournaments throughout the holiday week beginning on Tuesday, including the Rome Free Academy girls basketball team. The Lady Black Knights will host the... [more...]
Rome native Tom Sestito has been called up to the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers again after serving a suspension earlier in the month. Sestito was brought up to the big lea... [more...]
The Rome Free Academy hockey team stuck together as a unit once again and came away with another win on Friday night, this time against a tough, physical Baldwinsville squad. The Black Knights ... [more...]
Dear Friends & Neighbors, Jesus’ birth is an awakening. As the Herdsman, His flock of disciples followed His lead in pronouncing the reclamation of God in this world. He awakens a hunger ... [more...]
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. WHERE: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 502 W. Chestnut St. QUOTA: At least 100 pints Appointments preferred: 1-800-733-2767 [more...]
The "Three Voices" congregations will worship separately tonight, Christmas Eve. Cochran Memorial Presbyterian on Route 365 in Oneida Castle will worship at 7, First Presbyterian of V... [more...]
Recently, attempts to squeeze Christmas out of the holidays have been made by a crowd not the least bit multi-cultural, diverse, or tolerant. For example, Congress, under the guidance of bureaucrat... [more...]
Nearly 100 letters were sent to Santa Claus from area children this Christmas season, forwarded to the North Pole by members of the Alpha Theta chapter, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority. Marcelline Bil... [more...]
The Humane Society of Rome, 6247 Lamphear Road, will offer Volunteer training Jan. 7 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Attendees between 12-15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. To register ca... [more...]
The Oneida County Farm Bureau was awarded a Silver Key designation during the state Farm Bureau’s recent annual meeting. The honor is based on effectiveness in policy implementation, promotin... [more...]
LATUS — To Frederrick III and Marie Callahan Latus, of Holland Patent, on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, in Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, a daughter, Noel Theresa. [more...]
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...]
Eight area residents, including three teens, leave Wednesday for a medical/humanitarian mission trip to the rain forest of Brazil. The area to be visited for the sixth straight year is a day&rs... [more...]
2012 for Oneida County rolls in with a search for someone to take the reins of the fledgling county public market. After two rounds of requests for proposals, three responses are now awaiting r... [more...]
TUESDAY County Executive hearings, 10 a.m. Hearings on continuing hotel occupancy tax, eliminating health insurance for county legislators, and amendment to county Administrative Code. County E... [more...]
MONDAY Sylvan Beach Fire District Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m. Fire House, 904 Main St. [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...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning state Lottery numbers selected Friday in the midday drawing: Daily: 3, 1, 8; Lucky Sum: 12; WinFour: 5, 0, 6, 7; Lucky Sum: 18. Here are the winning eve... [more...]
Tonight — Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Christmas Day — Partly sunny in the morning then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers in the afte... [more...]
Dec. 24, 2001 Tony Cellini’s quest to land an Indian-owned casino in his downstate town of Thompson brought him to Turning Stone Casino Resort Wednesday, and what the town supervisor saw ... [more...]
The Choir presents a Christmas Cantata titled "Jesus, There’s Something About That Name" at 11 a.m. Sunday, Christmas Day in Grace Baptist Church, 8553 Turin Road This musical w... [more...]
Pearl Harbor survivor Sylvester Puccio of Rome has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with the Combat Distinguishing Device by U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, in recogn... [more...]
A Utica man is accused of having sex with an underage girl and is charged with felony rape. State police said Jose Sanchez, 24, of 729 Lansing St., had sex with a 14-year-old girl in Utica in N... [more...]
TOWN OF LEE — The town Board of Fire Commissioners will hold its 2012 annual organizational meeting followed by its regular monthly meeting a week later than usual because of the New Year&rsq... [more...]
The annual Red Kettle program and the Salvation Army’s overall Christmas campaign are wrapping up for the season, but there’s still time to get involved. The Rome office of the Salv... [more...]
Burglaries and thefts have been on a rise throughout the county over the past several months, and the Christmas gift-giving season can seem like a holiday smorgasbord to eagle-eyed thieves. So to h... [more...]
NEW HARTFORD — Law enforcers are investigating a reported attack on a security guard at the Macy’s store at the Sangertown Square Mall Friday. At least three to four people may have... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 2:28 a.m. Boonville, Route 12, accident. 7:49 a.m. New Hartford, Sangertown Square Mall, alarm. 8:24 a.m. Poland, Steuben Road E., Deerfield, acci... [more...]
Two white women are accused of stealing several pairs of shoes from Herb Philipson’s on Black River Boulevard, and the police are asking for your help in catching them. The theft occurred... [more...]
One person has been charged so far in connection with drunken behavior at the Snow Ball dance at Rome Free Academy, and more arrests are possible, according to law enforcers. Detective Commande... [more...]
A 41-year-old man is accused of trapping his companion in their bedroom on Healy Avenue for an hour Friday afternoon until she managed to all 9-1-1. Police said Benji L. Dyer, of 401 Healy Ave.... [more...]
TOWN OF WESTMORELAND — Fire erupted and engulfed a two-story residence on East Carter Road late Friday night, leaving one man homeless for Christmas. Rich Swiderski will be staying with f... [more...]
A Utica man is accused of raping an underage girl, and he was taken into custody by federal Marshals after fleeing to New York City. State police said Tyrell D. Williams, 26, of 1217 Maple St.,... [more...]
It is wonderful to drive around at night and see all the Christmas lights. They bring colorful light to the dark night. As their light is reflected, they can even make cold snow seem warm. But as b... [more...]
TOWN OF LEE — Law enforcers said a drunk and disorderly man was taken into custody Friday night after he punched a sheriff’s deputy and was brought down with a TASER. Numerous calls... [more...]
@Body.10. no-hyphen:BUSHAW — George Dewitt Bushaw, 78, of Boonville, on Dec. 21, 2011. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Church, Boonville. Calling hours 10:30 a.m. - noon W... [more...]
Temperatures: 20 to 39 Normal Range: 16 to 32 Records: -8(1989), 60(1990) Rainfall: .31" Snow: Trace Monthly rainfall: 6.09" Rainfall for year: 50.97" Sno... [more...]
Lizabeth Aiello, daughter of Jeff and Patricia Nisiewicz, 6342 Evergreen Drive, Lee, and Salvatore Aiello, Rome, has been named to the fall dean’s list at Daemen College, Amherst. She is a se... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Website: www.romepd.com Friday 1:47 a.m. E. Dominick St., suspicious activity. 2:07 a.m. Henry St., check welfare. 12:40 p.m. Erie Blvd. West, larcen... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 2:19 p.m. 504 Park Drive Manor, investigate. 3:36 p.m. 430 W. Thomas St., telephone alarm. 3:36 p.m. 310 Cottage St., telephone alarm. 4:07 p.... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 2:06 a.m. E. Lake St., Vienna, assist. 4:30 a.m. New Floyd Road, Floyd, alarm. 5:20 a.m. Route 12, Sangerfield, accident. 7:13 a.m. Skinner ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 1:20 a.m. Skinner Road, Westmoreland, alarm. 2:28 a.m. Route 12, Boonville, accident. 3:50 a.m. Route 12, Boonville, accident. 7:35 a.m. Cro... [more...]
Ida Giannico, 611 W. Dominick St., $2,000, convert existing business space to two apartments. [more...]
A section of Route 69 between Gore Road and Link Road in Rome will continue to have a lane closure for about two to three weeks. One-way alternating traffic is being controlled by temporary signals... [more...]
