In a departure from recent elementary projects that were less complex, the $25.4 million Strough Middle School renovation includes up to $800,000 budgeted for a construction management firm, pendin... [more...]
VERONA — The Three Voices Congregations will host a free Lunch on a Chili Day on Tuesday at noon in First Presbyterian Church at the corner of Rock Road and Main Street. For reservations,... [more...]
As I was tidying up my office the other day I got to thinking about the many pictures and other items that decorate my walls and shelves. There are pictures of my wife and son, naturally. There... [more...]
The PG-rated "What If" will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday at the Free Movie Night in the St. John’s Lutheran Church, 502 W. Chestnut St. In the tradition of "It’s A Wonde... [more...]
VIENNA — There will be a Soup & Sandwich Day on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Vienna United Methodist Church, 2410 State Route 49, "with a variety of comfort foods and w... [more...]
First Niagara’s Charitable Giving Committee has awarded a $1,000 grant to the Rescue Mission of Utica for the mission’s food pantry. Area Sales Manager Deborah Cotton and New Hartfo... [more...]
As millions of football fans gather on Sunday afternoon to cheer on the New York Giants or the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, many will sink their teeth into a slice or a hot wing —... [more...]
Frances Gomolski Adams, 87, passed away on February 1, at St. Luke’s East hospital, surrounded by family. Fran was born in Rome, NY, to Jacob and Mary Gomolski, the seventh of eight chi... [more...]
VERNON CENTER — Paul R. Branigan, 78, of 4882 Marble Road, died on Thursday morning, February 2, 2012, at his residence, following a brief illness. He was born on February 24, 1933, in Oneida... [more...]
According to the new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics the country added 243,000 net jobs and the unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percent to 8.3%. But wait a minute. While that ... [more...]
ORTOLANO — To Matthew and Sarah Wade Ortolano, of Westernville, on Friday Jan. 27, 2012, in Rome Memorial Hospital, a son, Eli Matthew. [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 Fr... [more...]
Theodore E. (Ted) Savoy, 76, of Rome, New York, passed away, Friday, February 3, 2012 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 22, 1935 in Rome the daught... [more...]
ADAMS — Frances Gomolski Adams, 87, on Feb. 1, 2012. No services. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery. Contributions to Truman High School Speech and Debate, Independence, MO, or the Lee... [more...]
Beverly J. Carey, 79, of Rome, passed away Thursday February 2, 2012 at Rome Memorial Hospital. Born April 4, 1932 in Pulaski, NY, she was a daughter of William and Ethel Jennings Dennie. Beverly w... [more...]
Robert D. Gray, Sr., age 83, of Fox Road, passed into the arms of the Lord Thursday, February 2, 2012 in his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Binghamton on October 21, 19... [more...]
Josephine Seidel, 81, of Rome, went to be with her husband, Harry in their heavenly home on Thursday February 2, 2012 at Rome Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was a devoted and lo... [more...]
Temperatures: 15 to 34 Normal Range: 13 to 30 Records: -22(1955), 52(1991) Rainfall: 0" Snow: 0.01" Monthly rainfall: 0.16" Rainfall for year: 3.01" ... [more...]
The Rome Free Academy hockey squad celebrated Senior Night in a big way by taking control of their home ice while going nearly untouched on their side of the rink, as senior Garrett Reilley’s... [more...]
VERONA — A spaghetti dinner to benefit a local mission will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 in Verona Methodist Church, 5694 E. Main St. There is no cost for the dinner, an... [more...]
