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Aug. 1-3: Dexter United Methodist Church Rummage Sale
The Dexter United Methodist Church will host a large rummage sale on August 1, 2 and 3 at 117 William Street behind Dexter Funeral Home. The sale will run daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be a selection of cothes and other assorted items. There will be a variety of women’s clothes […]
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: Never-say-die South Shore rallies for 3-2 win vs. Massapequa to cop state title
All-Star tournaments are a battle of attrition. It’s a test of which team has the will to bounce back in the most pressure situations -- especially in a double-elimination format. South Shore Little League, winners of the District 24 and Section 3 South title earlier this summer, had run...
31-year-old Central NY motorcyclist dies after motorcycle crash in North Country
Rutland, N.Y. — A 31-year-old man, who crashed and hit a metal culvert, died Friday in Jefferson County, troopers said. Adam L. Lyon, of Bridgeport in Madison County, was riding his green 2024 Kawasaki ZX14R southwest on County Route 49 in Rutland around 1:05 p.m. when he crashed on a curve, according to news release from state police.
‘Incomprehensible’: Gas leak causes home explosion, burying couple inside
Lincoln, N.Y. — Susan and Carl Pynn had lived in their Madison County home for more than 40 years. They spent their lives committed to helping others, their family and friends said. Before retiring, Susan worked as an emergency medical technician. Carl was a firefighter for the Lincoln Fire Department for 50 years.
Rare Westward Moving Storm System Will Start Unsettled Stretch: Here's Timing, 5-Day Forecast
A rare westward-moving storm will back into the Northeast off the Atlantic Coast, starting an unsettled stretch after a dry and comfortable weekend. Clouds will increase on Sunday, July 28 following a mainly sunny start, with high temperatures in the mid-80s, as the system nears, according to the National Weather Service.
Oneida County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, July 20-26
A house in Vienna that sold for $1.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oneida County in the past week. In total, 31 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $275,668. The average price per square foot was $171.
Over 200 People Volunteer in Rome to Help Pick Up the Parks and Playgrounds
ROME, N.Y. -- Over 200 people volunteered to help clean up six different parks in Rome after the destruction last week. The City of Rome was supposed to hold their Honor America Day event this weekend, but it was postponed after the tornado. Instead, the city wanted the community to...
RCH Class of 1969 to host reunion
ROME — Members of the Rome Catholic High School Class of 1969 will gather for their 55th reunion on Saturday Aug. 10, at DeMatteo’s Restaurant, 705 E. Dominick St. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Attendees will order off the menu and can buy their own drinks.
UPDATED: Male Struck and Killed by Freight Train Identified
ORISKANY, N.Y. -- A male was struck and killed by a freight train in Oriskany around noon Thursday. The incident occurred beneath the Railroad Street overpass. Several police agencies responded, including Oriskany, Whitestown, Whitesboro, New York State Police and the Oneida County Sheriff's Department. This is a State Police investigation,...
Macedon man involved in multiple vehicle accidents with a Blood/Alcohol level of .33%
The Town of Macedon Police Department reported the arrest of a Macedon man on Saturday, July 20th, at 5:30 p.m. following a multiple motor vehicle investigation on Canandaigua Road. Arrested was Daniel J. Legler, age 39, of Macedon Center Road. Legler was operating a motor vehicle while being highly intoxicated...
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
Want to rock? Music school for kids and adults is coming to Towne Center at Fayetteville
A Canton, Mass.-based company that specializes in music education is opening a franchise in Towne Center at Fayetteville. School of Rock, a national retail chain and music education business, is opening in the former Community Room space, according to COR Development LLC. Construction is underway, COR said. If you purchase...
Emanuel Comito played for and organized championship fastpitch softball teams in sport's heyday in Rome
Seventy-six years after his last pitch, Rome’s “Mr. Softball” is finally being inducted into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame. Emanuel “Coleman” Comito will be the one posthumous member of the hall’s Class of 2024.
Paranormal Activity Abounds at Binghamton, New York American Legion
American Legion Post 80 in Binghamton, also known as The Leighton Mansion, has been rumored to be filled with paranormal activity activity for years. Dream Seekers Paranormal, known for their dedication to uncovering the supernatural, accepted the opportunity to investigate this beautiful historical site. And they were not disappointed. The...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
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