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FILE - In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, walks before a meeting with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola in Kyiv, Ukraine, April 1, 2022. Kyiv was a Russian defeat for the ages. It started poorly for the invaders and went downhill from there. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP, File)
Cazenovia College to give honorary degree to Ukrainian leader
CAZENOVIA — Cazenovia College is joining a growing group of colleges in New York and other states who are presenting honorary degrees to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The College Board … more
Anyone who’s gone to school in the last several decades may have or have had their own student debt, but what kind of debt are undergrads currently facing?
Repayment extension for student loans welcome for area undergrads
Those who haven’t had to repay their students loans in over two years can let out another sigh of relief as the White House has extended its pause on federal student loan payments until Aug. 31, … more
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Robert Verminski’s class at Ridge Mills.
March is Music in our Schools Month in Rome City School District
The month of March each year is designated as Music in Our Schools Month. In Rome, we are fortunate to have a stellar fine arts program, which includes our music instruction of students in all grade … more
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LASTING TRIBUTE — Gordon Felt, of Remsen, and Shirley Felt, of Clinton, brother and mother of Flight 93 victim Edward Porter Felt, a member of the Clinton Central School Class of 1977, look over a memorial in Edward’s honor during a ceremony in Clinton on Sept. 11, 2020. The Clinton Central School District, in partnership with the Flight 93 September 11th Memorial Committee, has announced the First Annual Flight 93 Edward Felt Community Run/Walk Challenge to raise funds that will go toward the annual scholarship given in honor of Edward Felt.
Run/Walk Challenge to raise funds for scholarship in memory of 9/11 victim
CLINTON — The Clinton Central School District, in partnership with the Flight 93 September 11th Memorial Committee, has announced the First Annual Flight 93 Edward Felt Community Run/Walk Challenge … more
HEADED FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS — A team of Adirondack Central School sixth-graders have advanced to compete in the Sphero World Championships, a STEAM-based competition. From left: front row: Logan Peters; Ryan Girouard; and Drew Weber; back row: Makayla Ward; Charlie Hinsdill; Justin Wiedrick, district teacher and team coach; and Dominic Reppard.
Adirondack students qualify for high-tech Sphero World Championships
BOONVILLE — Over the past winter, a group of Adirondack Central School sixth-graders competed in the Sphero Global Challenge. The SGC is a contest that gives students the opportunity to go deeper … more
Voters OK $21.6M plan for Rome schools
ROME — A total of 828 Romans cast ballots on Tuesday with a majority of 62% approving the referendum seeking approval of a $21,608,018 capital project. The funding is earmarked to perform repairs and … more
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A HIT WITH VOTERS? — The athletic fields area behind Rome Free Academy, off Dart Circle, on the Griffiss Business and Technology Park, is shown on Friday. Some $17.1 million of a $21.6 million capital project, would be used at RFA with the bulk of the funding used for construction of multi-purpose turf fields, including baseball and softball facilities, at the fields at the bottom of the hill behind the school as well as resurfacing and repainting of the school’s existing tennis courts.
$21.6M schools plan goes to Rome voters Tuesday
ROME — Voters in the Rome City School District can have their say on Tuesday, March 22, on the district’s proposed $21.6 million capital project, which includes repairs and renovations at all of … more
SCHOLARS — College students Kyle Clark, left, and Molly Closinski, center, receive $1,000 scholarships from Rome College Foundation President Suzanne Carvelli, during a presentation ceremony last week.
Rome College Foundation presents awards
The Rome College Foundation presented several awards at its recent annual scholarship luncheon. Suzanne Carvelli, president of the Rome College Foundation, presented Nikolina deSouza, a student at … more
Rome school board OKs $15,500 to send five to SoCal conference
At its regular meeting, held Thursday, March 10, the Rome Board of Education approved without dissent the expenditure of $16,000 to send Superintendent Peter C. Blake and four board members to … more
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Davis draws criticism at board of education meeting
ROME — At the regular meeting of the Rome City School District Board of Education on Thursday, Feb. 28, the board was faced with criticism of the handling of Vice President Tanya Davis’ actions at a … more
SIGN OF EXCITEMENT — The Holy Cross Academy, 4020 Barrington Road in Oneida Castle, will hold an open house from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 20.
Holy Cross Academy to host open house
ONEIDA CASTLE — The Holy Cross Academy, 4020 Barrington Road, will hold an open house from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 20. The school is an independent, junior-senior high school, teaching in … more
School district schedules presentations on $21M capital project
ROME — At the recent meeting of the Rome City Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Peter C. Blake shared that two information sessions have been scheduled with architects and project managers … more
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HEALTH EQUITY AWARD — Representatives from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield present a Health Equity Award to Young Scholars LPP of Utica University. From left: Shayna Keller, Excellus BCBS community investments and partnerships manager; Alyssa Freeman, Young Scholars LPP social worker high school; Pamela G. Matt, Young Scholars LPP executive director; Eve Van de Wal, Excellus BCBS Utica Regional president; Zanya Ramos Rivera, Young Scholars LPP social worker middle school/family engagement; Mary Hayes Gordon, Young Scholars LPP director of program operations. Not pictured: Vanessa Daniels, Young Scholars LPP Social Worker middle school.
Young Scholars program receives Health Equity Award
UTICA — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has awarded Young Scholars LPP of Utica University a Health Equity Award of $30,000 to support Young Scholars Mental Health Equity Programming. Young Scholars … more
NEW MEMBER — Danielle Lubecki takes her seat with fellow board of education members after she was introduced following a vote of board of education members on Monday. She fills the vacant seat on the board from the resignation of former board member Craig Ferretti.
Rome board of education accepts $931K bid for upgrades
ROME — During its regular meeting on Monday, the members of the Rome Board of Education voted unanimously to accept a proposal from Kelley Bros., based in Jefferson County, in the amount of … more
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FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIP — The Whitestown Auxiliary Unit #1113 honors one of its junior members, Alivia Moylan, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 12, by donating the proceeds of a raffle to a memorial scholarship fund named in her honor. From left: Regina Sokal, Auxiliary first vice president; DJ Moylan, Alivia’s father; Virginia Moylan, Alivia’s mother; Shaylee Kiger, Alivia’s sister; Judy Dimbleby, artist; and Cheryl Williams, Auxiliary president.
Whitestown Auxiliary honors memory of junior member
WHITESBORO — Whitestown Auxiliary Unit #1113 wanted to honor one of its junior members who passed away in 2020 at the age of 12. Alivia Moylan was a member since birth and was a frequent volunteer … more
The brothers of Alpha Chi Rho (AXP) at Utica University are freezing, and it’s all for a good cause. The fraternity is conducting their annual Deep Freeze event to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society. The brothers will be “freezing for a reason” through March 5.
Utica University fraternity ‘freezing for a reason’
UTICA — The brothers of Alpha Chi Rho (AXP) at Utica University are freezing, and it’s all for a good cause. The fraternity is conducting their annual Deep Freeze event to raise funds and … more
Rome Board of Ed. taps newcomer to fill vacant seat
President of the Rome Board of Education John Nash, has confirmed the board will appoint Danielle Lubecki to an interim term — to begin upon her swearing in at the next regular meeting of the Board … more
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Formal complaint filed against Rome City School board VP
ROME - Superintendent of Schools Peter C. Blake and Board of Education President John Nash have confirmed that two formal complaints have been filed with the district regarding alleged violations of … more
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Rome Board of Ed. discusses facilities, approves personnel resolutions
ROME — During last week’s regular meeting of the Rome Board of Education on Thursday, Feb. 10, members heard public comments regarding insight into reasons why the district suffers a substitute … more
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Rome City School District redistricting options may surface Wednesday
ROME - Superintendent of Schools Peter C. Blake advised board of education members that “at least one” of the redistricting consultants contracted to guide the district in rearranging its … more
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