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Richard “Dick” C. Fletcher
Richard “Dick” C. Fletcher, age 76, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of Donald and Lucille Fletcher. Richard graduated from Frontier High School in Hamburg and Alfred Tech with a degree in Animal Husbandry. He served 4 years with the US Army as a Military Police Officer in Frankfurt Germany, returning to Western, NY to own and operate a dairy Farm of Distinction in Clymer, NY. After selling the farm, he pursued a career and retired from the Farm Service Agency with the US Department of Agriculture in Chautauqua, NY. He enjoyed spending his winters in Largo, FL and returning in the summers to drive the school bus for Clymer Central School.
Downtown Syracuse Foundation seeking grant applicants for Syracuse Cultural Festivals Fund
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Cultural Festivals Fund has $140,000 available for nonprofits that would like to apply for funding. The City of Syracuse established the fund “in recognition that festivals and event programming contribute to a vibrant community,” per Monday’s announcement. The money is intended...
Madison County to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Madison County is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week on August 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Allen Park on Broad Street in Oneida. Those in attendance will be able to receive professional breastfeeding support, weigh their baby at the weigh station, learn about local resources, enjoy refreshments, and have a chance to win a door prize! Also back this year is professional photographer, Kelsey Charbonneau, to take a complimentary family photo for those interested.
White House economic advisor visits Syracuse, promotes infrastructure investments
White House Economic Adviser Heather Boushey toured Belden's PPC broadband facilities Monday and met with industry and community leaders to discuss infrastructure investments. She said the Syracuse company is a great example of how investments in manufacturing can lead to stronger communities. "Seeing these investments that are happening in the...
A New York state police recruit is charged with assaulting a trooper and trying to grab his gun
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. (AP) — A New York state trooper recruit was arrested after he attacked a trooper and tried to grab his gun while attending a training academy last week, state police said. The 22-year-old was at a training academy at the campus of the closed Cazenovia College in...
Biden nominates Brindisi for federal judge in NY's Northern District
ALBANY — Anthony J. Brindisi, a Utica-based judge on the state Court of Claims who served one term in Congress and several terms in the state Assembly, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be a federal judge in the Northern District of New York. Brindisi, 45, who...
Activating the supply chain for semiconductors
Companies such as PVS Solutions and Materion Corp. already supply the semiconductor industry from their plants in Buffalo. But there are a lot more businesses in the Buffalo Niagara region – as well as in Rochester and Syracuse – that could be suitable for the semiconductor supply chain, and might not even be aware of it.
New York State awards $4 million to Oneida County, Rome for demolition
New York State has awarded $11 million in emergency assistance for eligible homeowners and municipalities in seven counties impacted by a series of severe weather events, with $4 million going to Oneida County and the city of Rome to support demolition efforts. From July 10 to the 16th, 22 tornadoes,...
Officials view storm damage in tour of downtown Rome; Assembly contributes $2M for cleanup
The sun blared down and cicadas sang their song as state, county, and local officials toured downtown Rome and the tornado’s damage that still remained Tuesday. Like a wound starting to scar, much of Rome is in the process of healing but the damage was still evident. Debris littered the sides of the road, ready for pickup, and houses too heavily damaged to live in sat like rotten teeth in a smile.
Wynn Hospital receives cardiac reaccreditation
UTICA, N.Y. — Wynn Hospital of the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) recently received reaccreditation as a HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), MVHS announced in a press release. Accreditation is based on on-site evaluation of the staff’s ability to safely and effectively evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients […]
Griffo, then-mayor of Rome, reflects on Woodstock '99 25 years later
ROME — Former Rome Mayor Joseph Griffo had three goals in mind when bringing Woodstock ‘99 to the city: short-term economic benefits, getting exposure for the community, and uplifting the community during a time of transition. Woodstock ‘99 was held from July 22 to 25, 1999, at the...
Schumer pushing for funds for better storm predictions in NYS
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing for more money to help meteorologists better forecast storms like the tornados that ravaged Upstate New York earlier this month. Schumer wants to inject $30 million into the nation's Mesonet System which tracks storms on a hyper-local level. He said better information from...
MM 7.30: Maryland men’s basketball to face Syracuse in 2024 Gotham Classic
Maryland men’s basketball will face Syracuse on Saturday, Dec. 21 at Barclays Center in the 2024 Gotham City Classic, it was announced today. Maryland’s nonconference schedule for the 2024-25 campaign is now set. This will be the 10th all-time meeting between the two programs, with the Terps holding...
Deadline to sign up for Rome City Men’s Amateur Golf Championship is Sunday
The deadline for the 61st annual Rome City Men’s Amateur Golf Championship is Sunday, Aug. 4. The event will take place this year on Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11, at Rome Country Club and McConnellsville Country Club. The 36-hole medal play event has no cut. The field...
Mets option struggling outfielder to Triple-A Syracuse
The New York Mets are in a surprising position at this year’s trade deadline. The blue and orange are sitting at 55-49 in the final wild-card spot and just half a game back of the Atlanta Braves for the top spot. With the Mets in a contending position, president...
AIS receives $54 million contract from Rome Lab
ROME — Assured Information Security (AIS) in Rome has been awarded a $54.7 million contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate, according to company officials. The Stalwart contract is a Small Business Innovative Research Phase III award, and is part of the larger AWARE effort, a $150...
Nate Champion added locals Will Amica, Trevor Roe to Le Moyne roster. He hopes familiar names attract more fans
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Le Moyne already had two local guys on its men’s basketball roster. During the offseason, Dolphins coach Nate Champion convinced two more players to come home. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Utica woman arrested for striking woman with vehicle
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Utica woman was arrested on Sunday morning after she allegedly struck another woman with her vehicle, according to Utica Police. Officers were called to Floyd Street at approximately 6:10 in the morning. Upon arrival, they spoke with the victim, who stated the suspect — later identified as 28-year-old Nichole Slattery — arrived at her house and began to honk her horn repeatedly.
Emergency Department Traffic at Rome Health Will Be Rerouted
ROME, N.Y. -- In August, the traffic circle at the Emergency Department entrance of Rome Health will be closed until November. This closure is necessary to complete grading and site work for the new Intensive Care Unit and the Kaplan Center for Surgical Services addition. "In preparation," according to a...
FOCUS Greater Syracuse announces 2024 Wisdom Keepers
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. has announced the 2024 Wisdom Keeper honorees are Robert M. Simpson, president & CEO of CenterState CEO, and Sheena Solomon, executive director of The Gifford Foundation. This prestigious recognition celebrates community members who demonstrate exceptional leadership, continuous care, and a clear vision for the future of...
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