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Man found in trailer following deadly Oneida County fire
VIENNA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Around 11 p.m. on Aug. 12, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was sent to a structure fire of a trailer on Mulholland Road, in the Town of Vienna. At the scene, the fire was fully involved, according to police. Once the fire was put...
.AFTER HOURS BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS AT ONEIDA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER Scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 6:00 p.m.
Journey behind the scenes and explore the best-kept secrets hidden in storage at Oneida County. History Center. These tours offer a rare and intimate peek into seldom-seen museum collections. Tickets are $10 for History Center members and $15 for non-members. Space is limited. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Visit oneidacountyhistory.org...
One killed in Vienna mobile home fire
VIENNA — An adult male is dead following a mobile home fire on Mulholland Road late Monday night, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the alarm was raised at 10:58 p.m. for a fire in a trailer on Mulholland Road, near Preston Hill and Stone Barn roads. Firefighters from five local departments responded and found the residence fully involved. Once the flames were knocked down, crews went inside the home and said they found a deceased male victim.
A horse tests positive for EEE Virus in Oneida County
VERONA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Oneida County Health Department says a horse has tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE) in the Town of Verona. Previously three cases of EEE have been confirmed in St. Lawrence County. Third horse in St. Lawrence County tests positive for EEE What is EEE? The Oneida County Health […]
Schumer announces $2.5 million in funding for fire departments. Here's the local impact.
Fire departments across Upstate New York are receiving nearly $2.5 million in federal funding through the AFG & SAFER Programs, including a handful of departments in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pushed to re-authorize the program earlier this year. The funding will be used to provide...
Verona Man Arrested by Child Advocacy Center
TOWN OF VIENNA, N.Y. — According to Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Derrick O’Meara, who is the Director of the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center, a Verona man was arrested by members of the CAC on August 9, 2024. On August 9, the Child Advocacy Center...
Roadwork Ahead—Construction for Week of August 12 in Area Counties
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Area counties will see various road construction projects that could cause delays for the week of Aug. 12. The following construction and maintenance projects are from the New York State Department of Transportation, Mohawk Valley Region. Oneida County:. Village of New Hartford: Genesee Street between Golf...
Whitestown woman accused of stealing, selling gun
WESTERN — A Whitestown woman is accused of stealing and selling a handgun, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies said a handgun was reportedly stolen from a residence in the town of Western on April 24. Following an investigation, deputies said Julie A. Baird, 49, of Whitestown, was taken into custody on Monday.
CNY Water Authority announces new Customer Alert System
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Central New York’s Water Authority — which serves Oneida County — has redesigned and launched a new Customer Alert System. The system will send timely notifications of events that may impact water service or drinking water. They say it is to keep...
Verona man arrested for sexual contact with a boy less than 15 years old
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a Verona man for having inappropriate sexual conduct with a boy under 15 years of age. Chief Deputy Derrick O’Meara, the Director of the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center, says his department received a report of sexual abuse of a child on August 9. At the conclusion of the investigation, deputies say 39-year-old Jeremy Blowers had subjected a male child, less than 15 years old, to sexual contact in the Town of Vienna in the year of 2018.
Verona Man Charged with Sexual Abuse Related to 2018 Incident Involving Boy Under 15 Years Old
ONEIDA, N.Y. -- A Verona man is facing charges for sexually abusing a boy under the age of 15. Oneida County Sheriff's Office officials said that 39-year-old Jeremy Blowers subjected the boy to sexual contact back in 2018. Deputies said the complaint came in earlier this month, and Blowers was...
One hospitalized in Westmoreland crash
WESTMORELAND — One driver was ticketed and the other hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision at state Routes 5 and 233 on Monday, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's deputies said Jessica Martin, 43, of Rome, attempted to make a left turn onto Route 233 from Route 5...
Verona man accused of sexually abusing boy
VIENNA — A 39-year-old man is accused of having sexual contact with an underage boy in Vienna, according to the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center. Investigators said Jeremy Blowers, of Verona, subjected a boy under the age of 15 to sexual contact in Vienna in 2018. The authorities were notified on Friday and said Blowers was located and taken into custody in Oneida Saturday evening.
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