MEETING FRIDAY Western Town Board, 6 p.m. Special meeting for end-of-year business. Town Hall, 9219 Main St. Westernville. [more...]
ALLEN — Robert N. Allen, 81, of Oneida, on Dec. 23, 2011. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Oneida. Burial Oneida Castle Cemetery. Calling hours 3-7 p.m. Tu... [more...]
Dick Langone, 71, of 8 Noble Lane, Rome, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011 in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse after a brief illness. He was born on June 1, 1940 in Utica the son ... [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...]
BOONVILLE — Terry A. Planck, 52, of Thayer Hill Road, husband of Cindy, an employee of Ocuto Blacktop and Paving Co., Rome, passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, from injuries ... [more...]
@Body.10. no-hyphen:NEW YORK MILLS — David J. Evans, 77, of New York Mills, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 with his family by his side. David was born in Utica, on March 20, 1934, the son of... [more...]
Evelyn E. (Trask) Gifford, 87, of Rome, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. She was born on January 7, 1924 in Utica, a daughter of the late George and Flora Liebing Trask. Evelyn gradua... [more...]
Temperatures: 17 to 40 Normal Range: 16 to 32 Records: -6(1960), 61(1984) Rainfall: 0" Snow: .03" Monthly rainfall: 6.42" Rainfall for year: 51.3" Sn... [more...]
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — An Oregon football player helped a choking diner during the traditional Beef Bowl, which brings the teams playing in the Rose Bowl to Lawry’s in Beverly Hil... [more...]
SYRACUSE (AP) — A year ago as a raw freshman with little stamina, Fab Melo watched most of Seton Hall’s stunning triumph over then-No. 9 Syracuse from the bench. On Wednesday night,... [more...]
RFA alumni game sees 35 former players attend The Rome Free Academy 23rd annual Alumni Basketball game was held on Monday at the Strough Middle School Stan "Buddy" Evans gymnasium wit... [more...]
VERONA — Turning Stone Resort Casino has enhanced its gaming options with the addition of electronic table games. The casino floor now includes 10 Roulette and five Baccarat electronic games,... [more...]
The Central New York Parkinson’s Support Group, Inc. meets at 12:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month except August at the Presbyterian Home for CNY, 4290 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartf... [more...]
Many thanks for the Associated Press article "Data on sexual violence against women amazes experts" that was published on Dec. 15. I am a victim of a sex crime. This incident has resu... [more...]
A 25-year-old man accused of possessing a hypodermic needle during a traffic stop pleaded not guilty in City Court on Wednesday. Bail was posted at $500 cash for Sean M. Joseph, of 1105 E. Domi... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn Wednesday Evening: Daily: 2, 0, 7, Lucky Sum: 9. WinFour: 2, 6, 7, 7, Lucky Sum: 22. Lotto: 21, 24, 26, 41, 53, 57, Bonus: 1. Here are... [more...]
Tonight — Cloudy. Light snow likely, mainly after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 20s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Friday — Light... [more...]
TOWN OF GLENFIELD — Brantingham Sno Mads Snowmobile Club will host a snowmobile safety course at Glenfield Fire Hall, 6229 Blue St., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Lunch w... [more...]
ROCHESTER — George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film will honor Richard Gere with the George Eastman Award on Feb. 16. The award recognizes Gere’s contribution ... [more...]
The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley lists upcoming activities, some including dance classes starting Tuesday. They include: Chobani Champion Day at the Y Jan. 14th at the Oneida Family... [more...]
TOWN OF LEE — The town will not pursue a ban or moratorium against the controversial natural gas drilling process called hydrofracking, says Supervisor John Urtz. The Town Board, which la... [more...]
TOWN OF LEE — About six Rome residences on Sleepy Hollow Road without municipal water soon will be notified by the city that they can become customers of the neighboring Town of Lee system, o... [more...]
The police department will soon be able to purchase three new vehicles. The Common Council approved the plan at a special meeting Wednesday, and the Board of Estimate and Contract was expected to a... [more...]
Tory E. Ferlo, daughter of Lindy Ferlo and Eileen Gallagher, Elmer Hill Road, has been named to the fall dean’s list at SUNY Cortland. She is pursuing a master’s degree in education, se... [more...]
Former Deputy Fire Chief Glenn P. Hand has joined Mayor-elect Joseph R. Fusco Jr.’s transition team, Fusco has confirmed. Hand will join John Keys and Tom Panych as the members of Fusco&r... [more...]
Sixth Ward Common Council representative Anthony E. Darcangelo will be sworn in to office Saturday with his six council colleagues, re-elected Council President John J. Mazzaferro and incoming Mayo... [more...]
The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley suggests that one of the most important resolutions for the New Year is to resolve to make positive changes that strengthen individuals as well as entire communit... [more...]
WHITESTOWN — The Skating Club of Utica-Whitestown will host an Open House Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Whitestown Ice Rink, One Championship Way, just off Westmoreland Road. The free Op... [more...]
Susan E. Grande is no longer serving as executive director of the Humane Society of Rome at 6247 Lamphear Road. Lynn Rosen, president of the Humane Society’s Board of Directors, said ther... [more...]
Mark Glasso, 123 Riverview Parkway N., $14,900, install an 18-by-36-foot inground pool. [more...]
Mike Miller, 405 Riverside Drive, $16,000, construct a 24-by-24-foot garage. [more...]
Dec. 29, 2001 Gov. George E. Pataki has signed into law two bills that were sponsored by Sen. Raymond A. Meier that deal with child care for public assistance recipients. Meier is chairman of t... [more...]
Mark J. Shean, 8143 Phillips Road, $21,000, demolish 21-by-24-foot garage and erect a 30-by-36-foot garage. [more...]
TOWN OF WESTERN — A half-blind horse was rescued from a frozen pond at the Final Fantasy horse farm this morning after the animal wandered into the icy water sometime overnight. Volunteer... [more...]
TOWN OF WESTERN — The cause of the mobile home fire at the Ingersoll Trailer Park Monday will remain undetermined because the intense heat burned away the evidence. "We have an area ... [more...]
CLINTON — A 42-year-old man is accused of starting a fight with a former police officer in the checkout line at the Nice N’Easy on Utica Street. Police said Donald Foster, of Reserv... [more...]
Persons identifying themselves as hydrofracking opponents recently have been visiting homes in Rome and Lee, circulating petitions and asking for financial donations in support. Homeowners are ... [more...]
Three people were taken into custody Wednesday in connection with four drug raids on Shaw Street and Howard Avenue in Utica. Law enforcers said they seized more than $10,000 worth of heroin. ... [more...]
Widespread and icy snows blanketed the area Wednesday, leading to dozens of motor vehicles accidents in all corners of the county. Law enforcers from multiple agencies responded to at least 71 ... [more...]
To report an emergency; 911 Website: www.romepd.com Wednesday 1:52 a.m. Stevens St., dispute. 2:38 a.m. Park Drive Manor, fight. 3:06 a.m. W. Thomas St., fight. 6:44 a.m. Ex... [more...]
Wednesday 8:31 a.m. 407 N. Levitt St., telephone alarm. 10:38 a.m. 5644 Rome-Taberg Road, accident. 12:41 p.m. 101 W. Liberty St., first aid. 12:53 p.m. Clark St., and Erie Blvd., w... [more...]
A 44-year-old man is accused of shoving his ex-girlfriend and choking her young daughter during a domestic dispute on West Embargo Street early this morning. Law enforcers said Lorenzo Johnson ... [more...]
ONEIDA — A Madison County man registered a blood alcohol content of more than four times the legal threshold after he was pulled over for not wearing a seat-belt Tuesday morning. State po... [more...]
Five Lewis County residents have been accused of lying on public assistance forms, resulting in more than $9,000 worth of unlawfully received funds. Charged: Dale A. Johnson, 57, of Port Leyden... [more...]
The Laryngectomy Support Group meets at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Cardiac Cath Lab Conference Room on the second floor of the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. For information,... [more...]
The Rome Catholic boys basketball team put on all stops to claim a 58-45 victory over Adirondack to claim the Wildcats’ Holiday Hoops Tournament in the championship round on Wednesday. Th... [more...]
Wednesday 2:09 a.m. New York Mills, Main St., investigate. 6:10 a.m. AmCare Ambulance, E. Chestnut St., accident. 6:33 a.m. Camden, Riverside Drive, investigate. 7:25 a.m. Taberg, C... [more...]
Wednesday 1:32 a.m. Main St., Kirkland, alarm. 2:19 a.m. New Floyd Road, Floyd, open door/window. 4:41 a.m. Stuhlman Road, Vernon, assist. 4:45 a.m. Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford, a... [more...]
Wednesday 1:52 a.m. Seneca Ave., Oneida Castle, domestic. 2:20 a.m. New Floyd Road, Floyd, open door/window. 7:49 a.m. Marble and Barr roads, Vernon, accident. 8:39 a.m. Oriskany Bo... [more...]
CAMILLUS — The Rome Free Academy kept its unbeaten streak alive after edging out Canton, 2-1, during the West Genesee Tournament at Shove Park Recreation Center in Camillus on Wednesday. ... [more...]
The Holland Patent wrestling squad carried the momentum from its unbeaten performance in Tuesday’s first day of the Brett Dixon Memorial Duals into the second day on Wednesday by going undefe... [more...]
