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HEATING UP — Work progresses at the future Cold Point site, in the shadow of the old Rome Cable tower, on Wednesday off in the southwest corner of the city. While some construction was slowed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, work on the factory was deemed essential and has continued. The Cold Point project is one of several large-scale projects under way in the city, along with construction of the Orgill distribution center as well as a large apartment complex both on the Griffiss Business and Technology Park.
Construction heats up for Cold Point
Work on the future site for Cold Point Corp. — a manufacturer of replacement water source heat pump units — has been heating up, with crews putting up the structure’s framing as well as … more
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Rome man promoted at 224th Support Squadron
LATHAM — Mathew Cole, of Rome, is one of eight recently promoted airmen, according to an announcement by the New York Air National Guard’s 224th Air Defense Group (ADG). The promotions, the … more
City’s Grievance Day set for Tuesday
Grievance Day for the City of Rome will be held Tues., Aug. 4. Residents who wish to contest the assessment on their property must submit a Complaint on Real Property Assessment Form (RP-524) by 4:30 … more
AWARD RECIPIENT — Liesl Froschauer, left, receives the Sylvia Colangelo Award from longtime Lake Delta Kiwanis Club member and Key Club adviser Paul Colangelo during a recent club meeting.
Lake Delta Kiwanis Club presents awards to Rome Free Academy Key Club member
The Lake Delta Kiwanis Club presented its 2020 Kerin-Walker Award to Liesl Froschauer, daughter of Greg and Aurelia Froschauer, during a ceremony at the club’s weekly meeting on Tues., July 21. The … more
SR. MASTER SGT. BERNARD JOWERS
Rome man earns promotion at 224th ADG
LATHAM — The New York Air National Guard’s 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) has announced the promotion of Bernard Jowers, of Rome, to senior master sergeant. Jowers is the Security Forces … more
Potential virus exposures in Rome, Holland Patent, Clinton, Whitesboro and Utica
UTICA — Oneida County saw two new positive cases confirmed over the weekend, bringing to 1,972 the total of positive cases since the pandemic arrived locally in mid-March. There were no new … more
MEMBER OF THE WEEK — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce has named Nora’s Candy Shop, 321 N. Doxtator St., as the organization’s recipient of its Member of the Week award. The store is owned by Spero and Sharon Haritatos.
Nora’s Candy Shop named Rome Chamber’s Member of the Week
Nora’s Candy Shop, 321 N. Doxtator St., has been named the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Week, according to an announcement by chamber officials on Thursday.   Nora’s Candy … more
County gets $4.5M grant for finishing Griffiss runway repaving
Griffiss International Airport is getting a federal grant of nearly $4.5 million for the final phase of resurfacing its massive 11,000-foot-long runway in Rome, according to an announcement on … more
R-CATS program receives $2,500 grant for spay/neuter efforts
The Staffworks Fund has awarded a grant for $2,500 to the R-CATS Program to help fund costs to spay/neuter and vaccinate homeless cats in Rome. The R-CATS Program has seen its donations all but come … more
STUCK TRUCK — A tractor-trailer is hung-up on the median separating eastbound and westbound traffic on Erie Boulevard West, at the interection with South Madison Street, this morning. The truck was turning right, from South Madison, when it drove up on the median, snarling traffic for a few minutes at the intersection before motorists were directed to take alternate routes around the vehicle.
Truck snarls traffic temporarily on Erie Boulevard West
GOING UP — A construction crew, using a massive crane as well as old fashioned "elbow grease" put up the first panels of one of the walls of the future Orgill Distribution Center off of Route 825 across from the Wingate by Wyndham hotel. Tennessee-based Orgill is building an 800,000-square-foot distribution center to serve independent hardware and building supply stores in the Northeast. The company expects the facility to create some 225 new jobs.
First wall going up for Orgill project
City OKs study on water rates
Actions approved in city government meetings this week are clearing the path for future improvement projects. In a move approved at Thursday morning’s Board of Estimate and Contract meeting, the … more
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Brindisi lauds Rome-related items in defense bill
Protection of jobs at Rome installations and financial support for research and manufacturing are part of the defense authorization act passed by the House of Representatives, Congressman Anthony … more
Council set to consider cost-saving utility item
A resolution up for consideration at Wednesday night’s Rome Common Council meeting would allow the city to enter into an agreement with the state Office of General Services regarding the purchase … more
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AW SHUCKS — Sarah Chmielewski loads bushels and bushels of locally gown super-sweet corn and places them in a display at Chmielewski’s Produce Stand next to Mazzaferro’s Market on Route 46. The produce stand — a summer staple for area residents — has been in operation for more than 30 years.
Produce stand opens in north Rome
WORK SPACE — An interior view of Griffiss International Airport Building 101, where aircraft maintenance company Strategic Global Aviation now anticipates beginning operations in September under a lease with Oneida County.
Pandemic delays start for new business
The COVID-19 pandemic’s ripple effect has delayed the start of work by an aircraft maintenance and overhaul company coming to county-owned Griffiss International Airport in Rome, but its owner says … more
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Smith Post to host chicken barbecue
Honor America Days may have been canceled but the Smith Post American Legion’s annual crowd pleasing chicken barbecue will still go on, according to an announcement by event organizers at the post. … more
ORIGINAL MARQUEE — Pictured is the Capitol Theatre’s exterior view from a 1931 postcard.
Capitol step closer to historic marquee
On Dec. 8, 1928, a Rome Daily Sentinel report noted that the marquee at the then-soon-to-be-opened Capitol Theatre had a total of 2,240 bulbs.  The theater opened its … more
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CHAMBER HONOR — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce has named IWG Owl Wire, whose Rome location at 220 S. Madison St. is shown above, as its Member of the Week. Originally founded as a family business in 1954, IWG Owl Wire has been a leading manufacturer of copper wire products for over 65 years.
Chamber of Commerce honors Owl Wire as ‘Member of the Week’
The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce is lauding IWG Owl Wire, naming the Rome manufacturer, located at 220 S. Madison St., as its Member of the Week.  Originally founded as a family business in 1954, … more
Clothing Closet at First Baptist Church reopens
The Clothing Closet, located in the First Baptist Church at the corner of North George and West Embargo streets, has reopened to qualified clients. The Clothing Closet will be open on Thursday, from … more
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