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Dual leadership role as Kobliski to guide Adirondack Railroad operations
Frank Kobliski has been named general manager of the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, Inc., and its operating entities, effective Jan. 1. more
Cooper Lincoln works at one of the creative activity stations at the 2022 Art Time for Families workshops.
Old Forge Library seeks entries for Community Poetry and Art Extravaganza
Old Forge Library will once again host its annual Community Poetry and Art Extravaganza:  Contest and Exhibit, with the theme, “Seasons” in 2023.  more
Western Town Library Director Mary Jo Miller is shown with some of the technology available at the library in this file photo. The library has purchased a new laptop computer and smart TV with funding from a pair of recent grants.
Grants help fuel technology upgrade at Western Town Library
Patrons of the Western Town Library, 9172 Main St., can enjoy some technology enhancements as a pair of grants has helped the library purchase a laptop computer and a smart TV. more

Characters, from left, Merton, a turtle voiced by Natasha Lyonne, PB, potbellied pig voiced by Vanessa Bayer, Krypto, voiced by Dwayne Johnson, Chip, a squirrel voiced by Diego Luna, and Ace, voiced by Kevin Hart, in a scene from "DC League of Super Pets." Jervis Public Library will host a Family Movie Night on Jan. 5.
Jervis offers family movie night among other events
Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St., has announced events for next week. more
Actor Johnny Depp waves to supporters as he departs the Fairfax County Courthouse during his high-profile libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, on May 27, 2022 in Fairfax, Va.
The Swift and The Slap: Pop culture moments in 2022
Taylor Swift was up. Elon Musk was in, out, in and maybe out again. Tom Cruise was back. BTS stepped aside, and so did Serena Williams, and Tom Brady too — oops, scratch that. But the slap? more
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Installation of the new recreated marquee is installed by Wagner Electric Signs at Capitol Theatre, and included the 45 1/2 foot “blade” sign. The official unveiling of the new marquee that had been almost 20 years in the works, was held in January.
Capitol Theatre to celebrate 95 years with special events in 2023
The historic 1928 Capitol Theatre at 230 W. Dominick St. is the center of Rome’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. more
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Bruce Burke caught smiling behind the camera while recording an event in the Oneida City Council Chambers in November.
Meet Bruce, the man behind the camera for PAC 99
If you attend any government meetings in northern Madison County and surrounding areas, you may see 81-year-old Bruce Burke with his camera and a smile. more
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City of Rome DPW parks department employee Lenny Costello removes the plastic covering of the downtown art work back in May 2021.
Arts District to take center stage in 2023
In addition to downtown experiencing a surge of business growth and pedestrian traffic as part of Rome’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, other projects to further develop the city’s Arts District will continue or come to fruition in 2023. more
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Youths can sign-up for Rising Stars at Capitol Theatre
The 2023 Winter Session of the Rome Capitol Theatre’s Rising Stars youth acting program begins on Saturday, Jan. 7.    more
Created by Shane Nodine, a nearly six-foot-tall snowman sculpture made of scrap metal sits outside the Madison County Highway Department in Wampsville.
Sculpture brings smiles outside of Madison County Highway office
A metal snowman sculpture is bringing smiles to passersby outside the Madison County Highway Department in Wampsville. more
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Lauren Moore, the state Education Department’s assistant commissioner for libraries, told lawmakers the Regents Council on Libraries and the State Library she directs consulted with library workers over the past two years to get their take on the resource challenges they are facing.
‘Precarious position’ for libraries as patrons’ critical needs grow
Libraries across New York are grappling with “a moment of uncertainty and tumult” as staffers struggle to deliver services to the public while coping with tight funding. more
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Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES READiTEC teacher Brandie Reid, left, works with ninth graders Raymond Colvin from the Little Falls City School District, center, and Collin Zaengle from the Central Valley Central School District recently while students participated in a culinary unit.
Herkimer BOCES READiTEC students learn culinary skills, develop business plans
Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES ninth and 10th graders in the READiTEC program recently completed a culinary unit. more
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‘Airplane Tales II’ Wednesday at Rome Historical Society
Rome Historical Society, 200 Church St., will host the program, “Airplane Tales II” with aviation historian James “Jim” Coulthart. more
Students at Kernan Elementary School were joined by the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce and local officials to celebrate the grand opening of the school’s student-led food pantry initiative.
Student-led food pantry launched at school
Students at Kernan Elementary School have established the Utica City School District’s first student-led food pantry initiative. more
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Boys and girls ages 7-10 may discover and explore their “inner dancer” through Rome YMCA’s winter ballet and jazz classes beginning Monday, Dec. 19.
Dance classes to start at Rome YMCA
Boys and girls ages 7-10 may discover and explore their “inner dancer” through Rome YMCA’s winter ballet and jazz classes beginning Monday, Dec. 19. more
Amateur photographer Nelson Rudiak, of Rome, was awarded by a prestigious photography platform for his black and white photograph, “Twilight Zone Park,” taken in Madison County.
Local photographer receives acclaim for work
Amateur photographer Nelson Rudiak, of Rome, was awarded by a prestigious photography platform for his black and white photograph taken in Madison County. more
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The family of the late Susan Elaine Webster Kim, of Clinton, pose with her portrait inside the painting studio dedicated in her memory at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica.
New studio at MWPAI dedicated in memory of Clinton woman
A studio space at Pratt-MWP was dedicated in the memory of SusanElaine Webster Kim to honor her interest and passion for the arts on Wednesday. more
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Old Forge Library receives $80,000 from New York State Council on the Arts
The Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., has announced the organization has received $80,000 in grant funding over a 2-year period from the New York State Council on the Arts. more
Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 E. Park Row, Clinton.
KAC receives $49,500 in arts funding
The Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 E. Park Row, has received a grant award totaling $49,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts. more
Sue Kiesel paddles the kayak to her favorite spot on the lake to take pictures of wildlife near Old Forge.
Local artists work to grace Nappi Wellness Institute
When naturalist Sue Kiesel shoots, she aims to capture inspiring images in nature that foster physical and emotional health. more
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