After more than $25 million was spent over the last 15 years on the county’s Utica Courthouse, it now has more courtrooms, more space for court personnel, a new public entrance and better sec... [more...]
WHITESTOWN — The Farm & Home Center, scene of the Herb and Flower Festival from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, is at 121 Second St. It’s on the south side of Judd Road 0.3 m... [more...]
WHITESTOWN — The 16th Annual Herb & Flower Festival June 23 is a day "of fun learning of gardening trends; including a theme of ‘Sustainable Landscaping’" with free clas... [more...]
NEW HARTFORD — Area Girl Scouts were recently recognized at three Young Women of Distinction ceremonies for earning their Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, the highest recognition i... [more...]
TOWN OF CROGHAN — A Lewis County man is accused of trying to attack a sheriff’s deputy who responded to a medical call at the Beehive Apartments. Sheriff’s deputies said a wom... [more...]
TOWN OF MARCY — A pair of accused squatters were taken into custody at a vacant house on Columbus Drive Thursday morning after law enforcers said they were found with alcohol and marijuana. ... [more...]
A young Utica girl was struck by a motor vehicle in the Cornhill district Thursday afternoon, and law enforcers believe that vehicle was fleeing the scene of a shooting. The girl, whose identit... [more...]
The body that was found in north Utica with a gunshot wound to the chest Wednesday night has been ruled a suicide. Police said an autopsy Thursday on the adult male revealed the gunshot wound t... [more...]
A 31-year-old man is accused of threatening to kill both himself and his girlfriend with a knife Wednesday night. Police said Paul J. Kobos, of Mustang Drive, repeatedly punched his 29-year-old... [more...]
A 30-year-old man who appeared in court on domestic charges Monday morning was back before the judge that very same afternoon because law enforcers said he immediately violated a brand new order of... [more...]
NEW HARTFORD — Two sisters are accused of cutting the security tags off nearly $1,000 worth of merchandise at T.J. Maxx Thursday afternoon. Police said Jessica, 32, and Kayla Hartmann, 23... [more...]
A 40-year-old man is accused of choking his teen-ager daughter at their Smith Avenue residence. Bail was set at $1,000 and has not been met for Frederick T. Pezzula Jr., of 205 Smith Ave., who ... [more...]
Website: www.romepd.com Thursday 12:58 a.m. Wood Creek Drive, peace officer. 1:29 a.m. William St., fight. 2:21 a.m. Expense St., domestic. 4:36 a.m. W. Dominick St., alarm. ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 11:46 a.m. 310 Cottage St., first aid. 2:13 p.m. 5615 Rome-New London Road, accident. 2:42 p.m. 190 Park Drive, first aid. 3:17 p.m. Clark a... [more...]
The end of the state Legislature session is looming next week, but Oneida County officials are resigned to the fact that the 30-cent cell phone levy they’d like enacted isn’t on the rad... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 4:34 a.m. Lee Center and AmCare Ambulance, Cemetery Road, accident/injury. 7:47 a.m. Stittville, Route 49, Marcy, accident. 9:47 a.m. Boonville,... [more...]
Thursday 1:45 a.m. Preston St., Camden, alarm. 3:44 a.m. E. Seneca St., Sherrill, open door/window. 5:16 a.m. Westmoreland St., Whitesboro, assault. 6:58 a.m. Valley View Road, West... [more...]
Mohawk Valley Community College’s Center for Corporate and Community Education has compiled a series of classes that will help hosts and hostesses with their party planning and teach how to s... [more...]
VERONA — The Verona Food Pantry is asking area residents for donations through the summer. Linda Finnerty, a representative of the pantry, said summer is the time of year Verona Food Pant... [more...]
With the help of more than 120 area businesses and friends, the third SUNYIT Foundation Invitational at the Yahnundasis Golf Club raised about $28,000 to support scholarships for the growing studen... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 12:14 a.m. Route 12, Remsen, car/deer. 5:27 a.m. Corduroy Road, Forestport, alarm. 5:55 a.m. Walker Road, Deerfield, domestic. 7:40 a.m. Rou... [more...]
VERNON — The William Russell American Legion Post held its annual installation of officers and luncheon at the post, officiated by officers of the Oneida County American Legion. Marvin St... [more...]
ONEIDA — One more name was added Wednesday to the list of 24 people charged in connection to a three-county methamphetamine bust this week — only Alan Blake’s connection is not as... [more...]
Get in touch with your artistic side with one of a series of non-credit courses being offered this summer through Mohawk Valley Community College’s Center for Corporate and Community Educatio... [more...]
GENEVA — The Sherrill Silversmiths were edged by first-place Geneva, 16-5, during a New York Collegiate Baseball League game held at McDonough Park. Sherrill, which fell to 4-5 overall, h... [more...]
HERKIMER — The Lee Soccer Club defeated The Booters of Herkimer 3-0 on Thursday evening at Herkimer County Community College during a Central New York State Soccer League B Division contest. ... [more...]
SYRACUSE — Major changes are on the horizon for the Syracuse Crunch American Hockey League team. The Crunch announced on Thursday that they have entered into a multi-year affiliation agre... [more...]
The Smith Post American Legion baseball team dropped a lead late in their District V contest against visiting Helmuth-Ingalls Post of Clinton but rallied all the way back when Brian Chevier hit a l... [more...]
Adams named HCCC assistant lacrosse coach Rome native Kiel Adams was appointed as Herkimer County Community College assistant men’s lacrosse coach for the 2012-2013 season and as a techno... [more...]
CLUTE — Virginia June Clute, 71, of Verona, on June 13, 2012. No services or calling hours. Arrangements by Ironside Funeral Home, 342 Main St. Oneida. Contributions to Hospice and Pa... [more...]
Registration for the July Food $en$e program — open to all — will be held at United Methodist churches in Rome and Lee Center. Food $en$e is a discount food program provided by the ... [more...]
Temperatures: 48 to 79 Normal Range: 52 to 75 Records: 36(1970), 96(1988) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 1.47" Rainfall for year: 15.78" Sunset today: 8:43 ... [more...]
Percy R. White was a man who smiled with his eyes and laughed with his whole being. Percy was a thinker, a dreamer, and a lover of people, who lived truly and without apology. God chose to free him... [more...]
ABBEY — To Britton and Heidi Abbey, of Lowville, on Monday, June 4, 2012, in Lewis County General Hospital, a daughter, Harper Olivia. CLARK — To Joshua and Sara Clark, of Lowville,... [more...]
VERNON — While Vernon Downs drivers Chris Lems and Rick Plano were competing in a determined driving duel on Thursday evening, defending points champion Jimmy Whittemore steered Harlem Rocktu... [more...]
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Rome Free Academy freshmen outdoor track and field athlete Mariah Mays took fourth place in her division in the discus throw on the first day of the New Balance Nationals O... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Baseball — International League: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Syracuse, 7. Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post 6:55. Amateur ... [more...]
LOWVILLE — A free public information session on invasive plants will be offered Thursday from 7-9 p.m. in the Lewis County Cooperative Extension Office. 5274 Outer Stowe St. Registration ... [more...]
The acronym NEET first gained wide exposure last August, when riots blamed on young people "Not in Employment, Education or Training" broke out in London’s Tottenham district. It&rs... [more...]
Hattie E. LaLonde, 90, formerly of Westmoreland, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on February 27, 1922 in Westmoreland; a daughter of the la... [more...]
In honor of Flag Day, members of RFA’s Junior ROTC, Billy Goodwin and Josh Goodwin, showed students at Gansevoort Elementary School, temporarily housed at Fort Stanwix School, how to properly... [more...]
WHITESTOWN — Ready, set, grow! Oneida County 4-H and the Oneida County-Boonville Fair are holding a giant zucchini contest for youth ages 5 to 19. The "secret" to growing big gr... [more...]
ONEIDA — Are you looking to grow Hops? Did you know that hops reach maturity and maximum production within three years? To take advantage of their full growth potential now would be the time ... [more...]
Sarah M. Regner, daughter of Roy and Chris Regner, 4967 Beacon Light Road, Verona, has graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a master’s degree in speech pathology. She has accepted a position as a... [more...]
Utica’s F.X. Matt Brewing Co., brewer of Saranac, has announced the newest beer in its limited edition Saranac High Peaks series. Saranac Lemon Ginger is a version of a traditional Belgian st... [more...]
Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oneida County staff the consumer horticulture line at 736-3394 or 337-2531, from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Fridays (except holidays). [more...]
Those who want to take a dip in the city’s Sgt. Michael A. Uvanni Municipal Pool at 500 W. Embargo St. will get no relief this summer. The pool that was closed for construction-related reason... [more...]
Revere Copper Products of Rome has signed an agreement with an entity of the Louis Berkman Co. to purchase the assets of Follansbee Steel, one of the oldest companies in the metal construction... [more...]
The local area’s total job count rose by almost 4,000 from May 2011 to May 2012, according to state Labor Department statistics released today. For the 12-month period, the non-agricultur... [more...]
WESTERNVILLE — The Western Town Library will host a Savvy Shopper program at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the library, 9172 Main St. Lisa Matte, director of Jervis Library in Rome, will present t... [more...]
The Nature Conservancy will hold a "Clean Up Lake Julia" day on Lake Julia Preserve on Lake Julia Road, in Remsen. Start time with be 10 a.m. Helpers are asked to bring work gloves, b... [more...]
Lauren Kalil, of Clinton, was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Sacred Heart University, Conn. [more...]
VERONA — Town Councilman Fred "Fritz" Scherz, Jr., awarded the third annual Fred Scherz Sr. Memorial Scholarship for Volunteer Community Service to Ashley Palmer, of Verona. Pal... [more...]
June 15, 2002 Scratch threatened bird species as one of the issues that opponents of the proposed landfill in Ava planned to argue at an upcoming hearing before the state considers giving the f... [more...]
Joanne Indermill, 7648 Rome-Oriskany Road, $110,000, demolition of modular home and replacement with new 1,494 square foot modular home on the same basement. [more...]
Nancy Mallek, 106 W. North St., $5,000, demolish two-family dwelling. [more...]
Diane Bartholomew, 1904 N. James St., $12,000, remove compromised foundation walls and replace with new block foundation wall. [more...]
College officials said you can kick start a career in photovoltaics and solar panel installation with training at Mohawk Valley Community College. Enrollment will be taken on a first come basis... [more...]
Tonight — Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Saturday — Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. S... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn Thursday Evening: Daily: 2, 7, 9, Lucky Sum: 18. WinFour: 2, 8, 4, 7, Lucky Sum: 21. Here are the winning numbers drawn Thursday Midday: D... [more...]
The Madison County Literacy Coalition is one of 32 finalists in a nationwide competition for an All-America City Award from the National Civic League, said an announcement about the coalition of sc... [more...]
