The Salvation Army Youth Drop-In Center, 410 W. Dominick St., will open on the first day of school on Thursday. The free program is open 3-5:15 p.m., to kindergarten through sixth grade childre... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Website: www.romepd.com Friday 12:19 a.m. E. Pine St., hit-and-run. 12:24 a.m. Oakwood St., domestic. 12:25 a.m. Riverview Parkway, suspicious activi... [more...]
A state Department of Environmental Conservation forest ranger from Lewis County was among a group of rangers and other employees returning home after helping to battle wildfires in Montana. Fo... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 11:46 a.m. 5022 Oswego Road, first aid. 12:04 p.m. 1114 Cayuga St., lock-out. 12:41 p.m. Route 49, accident. 1:10 p.m. 303 Depeyster St., firs... [more...]
TOWN OF VIENNA — Two Camden men were charged with possessing a mobile methamphetamine lab in their vehicle during a traffic stop on Preston Hill Road Friday night. State Police at Sylvan ... [more...]
A Verona man was charged with assaulting a deputy while resisting arrest following an incident at Wal-Mart on Rome-Taberg Road early this morning. Deputy Carey Phair said he responded to the st... [more...]
NEW HARTFORD — A one-vehicle crash at the Nice N’ Easy parking lot on French Road led to the arrest of a Rome man on heroin possession charges Friday. Patrolman Jarod T. Petrie said... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 1:18 a.m. Route 49, Verona, suspicious activity. 2:31 a.m. Pine Avenue, Sylvan Beach, trespass. 3:48 a.m. East South Street, Westmoreland, burglar... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 1:18 a.m. Route 49, Verona, burglary attempt. 2:31 a.m. Pine Avenue, Sylvan Beach, trespass. 2:40 a.m. Peck Street, Vienna, burglary. 3:48 a.m... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 9:30 a.m. Waterville, East Main Street, accident. 12:30 p.m. Maynard and Kunkel, Old River Road, Marcy, accident-injury. 12:40 p.m. AmCare, Erie C... [more...]
HOLLAND PATENT — Sarah’s Pet Pantry continues to keep pets connected with their loving homes by assisting owners in need with donations of dog and cat food. Two years ago in May, or... [more...]
At least one person was injured after a large delivery truck collided with a camper Friday in front of the Erie Canal Village, littering the roadway with debris for several yards. A third vehic... [more...]
Although just one school was specified by the state, the Rome school district chose to list all its K-12 sites on a new "focus" list that requires improvement plans, so that resources can... [more...]
An Oswego County man who admitted to several months worth of sexual abuse against a 12-year-old girl has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison. Frederick Kimball, 47, of 577 Stewart Corner... [more...]
WESTMORELAND — The Westmoreland Central School Board of Education is grappling with a proposed $4 million capital project that could increase district residents’ tax bills by $12 a year... [more...]
The Salvation Army Corps Chapel, 410 W. Dominick St., will commence Sunday night worship services, beginning Sept. 9, weekly at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to what is traditionally called &quo... [more...]
4-H Members Whitney Semans, Katie Wilson, Sophia Holmes, Maggie Parker and Angelina Ching volunteered their time to teach science principle: Three States of Matter, which are solid, liquid and gas,... [more...]
Confident in the superior taste of the central New York icon, Hofmann Hot Dogs CEO Frank Zaccanelli issued a challenge to the top four hot dog brands in the nation. Zaccanelli has invited Oscar May... [more...]
Jacob Crofoot, of 2018 N. Madison St., son of Michael Crofoot and Laurie Smith, was named to the spring 2012 semester dean’s list at the University at Albany. He is a music/English major. [more...]
CLINTON — The Central New York Postcard Club will present its Postcard Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 at Clinton Arena on Kirkland Avenue. Admission is $3. Sandra Dra... [more...]
A county legislative panel happily gave its blessing to lease an airport hangar Wednesday, but the discussion at times centered on future improvements at Griffiss International Airport. The pur... [more...]
CLARK MILLS — Julian and Bonnie George will perform old time gospel music along with Bob and Darlene Puffer 7-9 p.m. Friday at Daniels Den Coffee House, 4857 Clinton St. The Clark Mills Unite... [more...]
Wow! Labor Day is here. I must have blinked because, except for the heat, I don’t remember much of summer. I do like Labor Day though. I like it for several reasons: it ushers in the cool... [more...]
Laura Frankel thinks about Rosh Hashanah in simple terms. "A time for mom to shine," says Frankel, executive chef at Spertus, a Jewish culture and learning center in Chicago. That&rsq... [more...]
The Planning Board will hear three commercial proposals — all from businesses along Rome-Taberg Road — when it meets Tuesday. Also on the agenda is a public hearing and possible recomme... [more...]
TUESDAY Planning Board, 7 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall, 198 N. Washington St. Floyd Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 8299 Old Floyd Road. Lee Planning Board, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 5808 ... [more...]
We would like to say thank you to Town of Lee Highway Superintendent Bill Baker and all of his crew. Turin Towne was recently repaved and some drainage work done to alleviate problems when it rains... [more...]
A flurry of Rome district staff approvals for the new school year include several teacher appointments, hiring Superintendent Jeffrey P. Simons’ brother as an assistant football coach, and cr... [more...]
John B. Carriero, 90, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 31, 2012. He was born on June 29, 1922 in Rome; a son of the late Salvatore and Rosemary Longo Carriero. John faithfull... [more...]
CARRIERO — John B. Carriero, 90, of Rome, on Aug. 31, 2012. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Church. Burial St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours 4-6 p.m. Monday at Gulla F... [more...]
CARTHAGE — Emma Petrie, 97, formerly of Kriswood Drive in Floyd, New York, died Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the Country Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre in Carthage. She was born on... [more...]
Temperatures: 53 to 90 Normal Range: 55 to 77 Records: 38(1965), 92(1993) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 3.02" Rainfall for year: 27.71" Sunset today: 7:37 ... [more...]
The 35-year-old man accused of opening fire on three people at his Ava home, injuring one, had problems with strangers on his property in the past. Albert B. Nellenbach, of 11641 Webster Hill R... [more...]
NORTH BAY — A 25-year-old man has been charged with breaking out of the back of a Sheriff’s patrol car while awaiting a late night court hearing. Sheriff’s deputies said John ... [more...]
Unitarian Universalist Church, 10 Higby Road in Utica, will host, "When the Wobblies Came to Town," by Jay Hagenbuch, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Hagenbuch will highlight the 1912 Little Fa... [more...]
The Christ the King Retreat Center, 500 Brookford Road, Syracuse, is holding an outdoor Mass and picnic Wednesday. The event begins at 11 a.m. with outdoor Mass led by Father Mark P. Kaminski, ... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning state Lottery numbers selected Friday in the midday drawing: Daily: 0, 0, 8; Lucky Sum: 8.WinFour: 5, 3, 4, 2; Lucky Sum: 14. Here are the winning eveni... [more...]
Tonight — Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph becoming east around 5 mph. Sunday — Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph b... [more...]
VERONA — Turning Stone Resort Casino will host its first-ever HBO Boxing After Dark broadcast from the Event Center tonight, with viewership expected to reach more than 100 countries around t... [more...]
The Lee Center United Methodist Church on Main Street will hold a rummage and bag sale on Sept. 7 and 8. The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, and from 10 a.m. to 1... [more...]
The Rome Free Academy junior varsity boys soccer team lost to host Watertown, 3-1, in its season opener in the first game of the Watertown Tournament on Friday. Freshman Mike Macri scored his f... [more...]
The Rome Free Academy boys soccer team opened its season on Friday with a 2-0 victory over the host team in the first round of the Watertown Tournament. Jake Pohl put the Black Knights up on th... [more...]
Bobby Page softball tourney set for Sept. 8-9 A two-pitch coed softball tournament to benefit the Bobby Page Memorial Foundation will be next Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9, at Haselton-Wright ... [more...]
State Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav R. Shah announced $2,052,383 in awards to 21 hospitals, health centers, medical practices and physicians to address the need for qualified health care providers ... [more...]
The Camden football team powered its way to a 27-14 victory over host Westhill during a Class B crossover game on Friday night in the season opener for both teams. Jeremy Zeitschel rushed for 1... [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...]
Sept. 1, 2002 Two people were taken to the hospital after a pickup crashed into the side of Disco Electrical Supply Co. on Erie Boulevard West this morning. Sept. 1, 1992 Now, 90, Walte... [more...]
Rome Christian Women’s Luncheon will take place Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at the Franklin Hotel, 301 S. James St. Admission is $8. Reservations are appreciated, call Gerry Yerman ... [more...]
Gospel singer and songwriter Denise Mathis Hurst, a Utica native, will be sharing her music and message on Saturday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at a benefit concert An Evening of Love and Music at Mohaw... [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...]
There was a feeling of excitement in the air at Rome Free Academy Stadium on Friday night when two of the most storied and decorated football programs in the area took the field for their season op... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Baseball — International League: Rochester at Syracuse, 7. Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post 6. Sunday’s Schedule.... [more...]
