OLD FORGE — Arts center View received a grant from the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc. for $4,075 to help underwrite a three-day training workshop for View staff, s... [more...]
Former Rome resident Dylan House was featured in Grist magazine for turning a bicycle trailer into a tool for members of undeserved communities to brainstorm ways to improve their local public spac... [more...]
The Rome Catholic High School class of 1977 held its 35-year class reunion July 27-29. A total of 30 class members attended. Festivities started with a picnic followed by class participation in... [more...]
On the 150th Anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, Sept. 22, the state Office of Cultural Education in Albany will open "An Irrepressible Conflict," an exhibit abou... [more...]
Aug. 22, 2002 The towns of Verona and Westmoreland and the county will receive more than $800,000 in state grants for housing and water improvements. The Common Council is being asked to ch... [more...]
OLD FORGE — View, the arts center in Old Forge, is seeking entries to "Earth," a juried Ceramics Exhibition to be displayed in the Henry Kashiwa Eco Gallery Oct. 6 through Dec. 12. ... [more...]
WHITESBORO — Computer classes are among events in Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St., in the coming week. For more information, call 736-9734. Children’s programs including The Lorax mo... [more...]
As I see it, the elderly are in for a much tougher future if President Obama gets re-elected. He has publicly stated that the elderly may be better off taking a pill rather than an expensive pr... [more...]
On August 6th my husband and I attended the Sean Jackson Studio Show 2 at the John Hayes O’Neill Studio. It was presented on Sean’s Facebook as a public event to "hang out for ... [more...]
Information for this calendar is provided by the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce. Those interested in adding events to the listing may visit www.RomeChamber.com. Click on Enter Event. Questio... [more...]
The 1931 film "An American Tragedy" will be shown at 6 p.m. Monday in the Oneida County Historical Society, 1608 Genesee St., Utica. Admission is $2 for the general public and free fo... [more...]
WHITESBORO — Upstate Apple User’s Group offers a question and answer session Tuesday 6:30 p.m. followed by a 7 p.m. meeting. It’s in Dunham Library, 76 Main St. UAUG bills its... [more...]
EARLVILLE — Three new exhibits are on display at the Earlville Opera House Arts Center, East Main Street. Admission to the EOH galleries is free. Galleries are open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m... [more...]
THURSDAY Board of Estimate and Contract, 3 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall, 198 N. Washington St. Community Development Block Grant hearing, 6 p.m. Hearing on use of estimated $911,950 in ... [more...]
HERKIMER — Herkimer County Community College’s Cogar Gallery will exhibit "Atmosphere and Resonance," works by Lutz Schernec, from Aug. 24 through Sept. 21. A reception fo... [more...]
The Delta Dam 100th anniversary events Sunday will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the memorial dedication at 2. The memorial will be a plaque mounted on a boulder In addition to the cerem... [more...]
Douglas P. Hilbrandt, 7632 Gifford Road, $15,000, install 16-by-28-foot inground pool. [more...]
Stewart’s Shops’ Dark Chocolate ice cream flavor has been named the world’s best at the 2012 World Dairy Expo — the second time in three years. Stewart’s Half & Ha... [more...]
Jacob Murphy, Oriskany, a construction technology major, was named to the spring semester dean’s list at SUNY-Delhi. [more...]
A legislative committee is on board with the two Oneida County elections commissioners seeking reimbursement of up to $145,570 for expenses related to compliance with the federal Help America Vote ... [more...]
The first of two public hearings this week on how to spend federal Community Development Block Grant funds in 2013 focused mainly on after-school programs for children in low- and moderate-income f... [more...]
Former Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Chief Brian McQueen has been re-elected to a second term on the board of directors of the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York. The election was... [more...]
PETERBORO — Equality Weekend examines two relationships of Elizabeth Cady Stanton with author talks Saturday and Sunday. Penny Colman discusses her book "Elizabeth Cady Stanton and S... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Website: www.romepd.com 12:08 a.m. S. James St., abandoned call. 1:02 a.m. S. George St., menacing. 1:08 a.m. Erie Blvd. West, disorderly. 1:27 a.m. ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 8:59 a.m. 211 E. Whitesboro St., first aid. 10:30 a.m. Route 825, first aid. 11:19 a.m. 257 Pleasant Ave., first aid. 11:56 a.m. 701 W. Court... [more...]
SENECA COUNTY — Seneca White Deer, Inc. and Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc. are offering public military history tours of the most secure portion of the former Seneca Army Depot during ... [more...]
A Brooklyn man has been charged for his connection to a drive-by shooting on Wager Street in Utica Monday night. Police said Antar Handy, 23, was one of three people in a gray Jeep involved in ... [more...]
NEW HARTFORD — An employee at the Wendy’s restaurant on Seneca Turnpike wanted more than just "fries with that." Police said employee Roshad L. Reid, 18, of 1923 Baker Ave... [more...]
Eight people have been displaced from their West Embargo Street home after a fire started in a second-floor apartment Tuesday afternoon. The quick response of several neighbors helped residents... [more...]
On Monday, Aug. 6, members of the Fort Stanwix Chapter of the National Society Daughter’s of the American Revolution attended the commemoration honoring the 235th anniversary of the Battle of... [more...]
Rome River Rats’ Miller named tourney MVP Derrick Miller of the Rome River Rats 12U travel baseball team was named the Most Valuable Player in the Sports at the Beach Dog Days of Summer T... [more...]
The state wants at least $390,000 for a closed correctional facility in neighboring Madison County. Meanwhile, the state Office of General Services is weighing how to best handle the former Oneida ... [more...]
Signups are under way for the Rome Catholic High School Class of 1987 Reunion. The 25-year-reunion will be held Saturday, Oct 6, 2012 at the Woods Valley Ski Resort, 9074 Dopp Hill Road, Wester... [more...]
Temperatures: 50 to 75 Normal Range: 58 to 80 Records: 42(1949), 96(1916) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 2.22" Rainfall for year: 26.91" Sunset today: 7:54 ... [more...]
BAKER — Rev. William S. Baker, 84, of Utica, formerly of Clayville, on Aug. 19, 2012. Arrangements by Heintz Funeral Service, Utica are incomplete. COON — Geraldine H. Coon, 76,... [more...]
To report an emergency: 91 Tuesday 9:11 a.m. Barneveld and Prospect Ambulance, Route 12, Trenton, accident. 1:43 p.m. AmCare Ambulance, W. Chestnut St., accident. 3:43 p.m. Whitesbo... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 12:30 a.m. Lone Pine Drive, Forestport, alarm. 1:10 a.m. E. Main St., Waterville, missing person. 4:27 a.m. Route 13, Camden, car/deer. 8:04 ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 3:40 a.m. Main St., Remsen, attempt to locate. 5:17 a.m. Barker Road, Marshall, car/deer. 5:29 a.m. Route 12, Trenton, abandoned call. 7:17 a... [more...]
MARCY — Small, technology-focused businesses can learn about Federal and State Technology (FAST) research and development funding opportunities through a variety of government agencies by att... [more...]
The Women’s Employment & Resource Center will conduct a free five-week Job Readiness and Computer Skills Training for displaced homemakers in Herkimer, Madison and Oneida counties. The 14... [more...]
MARCY — Leadership Mohawk Valley has kicked off its program year, and announced the members of the newest class. A day-and-a-half long orientation was designed to introduce the class memb... [more...]
FORESTPORT — The seventh annual Old Forestport Days will be held Saturday in the hamlet, as a community event that features various festivities in celebration of the town’s 142nd birthd... [more...]
The first of its 10-passenger, solar-assisted electric pontoon boat known as the Loon rolled out of the of the Tamarack Lake Electric Boat Co.’s plant in Rome today. Tamarack spent the la... [more...]
The local unemployment rate held steady from June to July, but was up from July 2011, according to state Labor Department statistics. The unemployment rate in the Utica-Rome metro area increase... [more...]
A home under construction on Lamphear Road that was severely damaged by a storm on July 24 continues to crumble while the owners wait for their property to be demolished. Owner Christine V. Fla... [more...]
WHITESTOWN — Tomato Late Blight has been discovered and confirmed in Onondaga County. Officials with Cornell Cooperative Extension said there have so far been no reports of blight in Onei... [more...]
A 27-year-old man is accused of punching and cracking his girlfriend’s windshield after he followed her to her work during a domestic dispute. Christopher M. Tallarino, of 7879 W. Thomas ... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Auto racing — Utica-Rome Speedway, Richie Evans NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Celebration, racing starts at 7. Harness racing — Vern... [more...]
George J. Lewis, 82, of Williams Rd., Rome, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012, with his loving family by his side. He was born October 9, 1929, in Oxford, New York, the son of Lawrence and Alta I... [more...]
REMSEN — Paul G. Kruger Sr., age 76, of East Steuben Road passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday afternoon, August 18, 2012 with his loving family at his side. He was born on Augu... [more...]
BOLTON — To Michael and Melissa Bambury Bolton, of Rome, on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, in Oneida Healthcare Center, a daughter, Abriana Christine. BUELL — To Destinie Buell, of Oneida... [more...]
Tonight — Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the evening — Becoming light and variable. Thursday — Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South ... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn Tuesday Evening: Daily: 8, 4, 2, Lucky Sum: 14. WinFour: 2, 8, 4, 8, Lucky Sum: 22. Mega Millions: 05, 13, 20, 23, 33, Mega Ball: 30. ... [more...]
