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New York judge faces removal after white pride social media post, Confederate flag on desk
Salisbury, N.Y. – A town judge in Herkimer County faces removal after several incidents of misconduct, including displaying a statue depicting the Confederate flag on his desk. The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced Monday Salisbury Town Court Justice Thomas F. Rathburn, who is not an attorney,...
Nine members of women's tennis team are scholar-athletes
Nine Hamilton College student-athletes have been recognized as 2024 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division III Women's Scholar-Athletes. To be named an ITA Scholar-Athlete, one must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better for the 2023-24 academic year, and be listed on the institutional eligibility form. Grace Fuss '24 and Lorelei Glidden '24 collected scholar-athlete recognition all four years. The full list of Hamilton honorees is below.
WCS Graduate Dies In Construction Accident
A construction accident in North Carolina resulted in the death of a former North Brookfield man. Austin Furner, 26, was operation an amphibious excavator on an island in the Cape Fear River the morning of Monday, Aug. 19. He died when the excavator turned over, landing deep in the river,...
Children’s Power Wheels Demo Derby Coming To Central New York
The juice boxes are chilled, the helmets are oversized, and the Power Wheels are locked and loaded. A Children’s Power Wheels Demo Derby is coming to Central New York. Herkimer County Fair Grounds is hosting a Fall Demolition Derby on September 21st. Part of that celebration will be the children's Power Wheels demo derby. Here are the rules and regulations according to the fair grounds website:
Steven Campanaro tees it up as new SUNY Poly golf coach
MARCY — SUNY Poly has hired Steven Campanaro as the new men’s and women’s head golf coach. Campanaro, a certified PGA professional, joins SUNY Poly having recently served as the PGA head golf professional at Teugega Country Club in Rome. His tenure there was marked by achievements including 2020 Central New York PGA Golf Professional of the Year. “Campanaro’s leadership at Teugega was instrumental in expanding women’s and junior golf programs by over 30% as well as increasing tournament participation by 55%,” SUNY Poly noted in its release.
Deadline to register looms for Whitesboro Class of '69 reunion
WHITESBORO — Members of Whitesboro Central High School’s Class of 1969 will gather for their 55-year class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Route 69 Steakhouse, at 409 Oriskany Blvd. The event, which will begin at 6 p.m. will feature an hors d’oeuvres menu including pizza, wings, cheese platters, dips, shrimp cocktail and chicken and prime rib quesadillas along with a dessert buffet.
Former St. Mary’s Church Can’t Be Saved: Tornado Damage too Severe
Sad news for those hoping the iconic church that stood on Liberty Street in Rome could be saved after an EF-2 tornado ravaged the building. The owners confirmed the historic structure, which had stood since 1872, is too far gone and will be demolished. The tornado on July 16 produced...
'Rolling Stop' Laws for Bicyclists Are Safe, Study Suggests
“Rolling stop” laws can safely improve traffic through intersections. The laws allow bicyclists to treat a stop sign as a yield. Bicyclists can get through intersections more smoothly, easing traffic congestion. Here's The Average Price Of Gutter Protection In The U.S. LeafFilter Partner. Taking Metformin? Use This Household Food...
Jervis Library announces most recent donations, lauds bevy of volunteers
ROME — Jervis Public Library in Rome announced donations they received between May 1 and July 31. The library is a non-profit educational institution, and tax-deductible donations are welcome. Sincere appreciation is also extended to the family of Albert J. Pallas for designating the library to receive gifts dedicated...
Sign-up for September Food $en$e Friday
Registration for the September Food $en$e program — open to everyone regardless of income — will take place in Rome, Lee, Camden, Holland Patent, and Oneida. Registration is available online at foodsense.foodbankcny.org using debit or credit cards through Sept. 16. If you are paying using cash, check or food stamps you will need to go to one of the in person sign-up sites list below.
See who was born at Rome Health August 14-22
BUTTS — To John Butts III and Dominique Noel, of Rome, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Rome Health, a son, Archie John. CEDILLOS — To Erick and Ashly Cedillos, of Camden, on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Rome Health, a daughter, Willow Mae.
Under bright lights and a new identity, West Canada Valley embraces change while looking to keep recent string of success the same
NEWPORT, N.Y. -- With a new nickname, a new field, and a new opportunity to play home games under the lights, 2024 could be a season for the ages for the West Canada Valley football team. The Section III 8-man runners-up from last year are set to hit the field...
Driver, 19, admits to killing Syracuse bicyclist while street racing but avoids jail for now
Syracuse, N.Y. – A 19-year-old man was promised a sentence of probation after admitting Tuesday to hitting and killing a bicyclist while racing another car in Syracuse. Joshua Shultes admitted to running a red light in his 2022 Nissan Altima at the intersection of Erie Boulevard East onto Catherine Street on April 15 shortly after midnight.
Auburn man found by sheriff’s helicopter and tasered after fleeing car crash
ELBRIDGE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Just after 11 p.m. on Aug. 26, State Police were sent to the intersection of Route 5 and Hamilton Road, in the Town of Elbridge, for a personal injury accident. According to troopers, a preliminary investigation showed that a 2022 GMC Sierra — which was...
State Police Arrest Two Syracuse Men For Drug Possession On 81 In Cortland
Cortland, N.Y. - Two Syracuse men were arrested after a traffic stop on 81 in Cortland County. State Police say Sunday night around 9, Troopers Pulled over 25 year old Kenneth Williams and 22 year old Kyrell Robinson because they had no tail lights on. The two provided conflicting stories...
A pair of county contracts on agenda for Rome Common Council this week
ROME — Here are four key takeaways from the agenda for this week’s Rome Common Council meeting set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Rome City Hall, 198 North Washington St.:. 1. The Oneida County Department of Family & Community Services is looking to contract with the...
SUNY Poly names new dean of College of Engineering
UTICA — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has announced Abdullah Eroglu has been named as the university’s new Dean of the College of Engineering. Eroglu, an academic leader and researcher, brings a wealth of experience in engineering education, research, and industry collaboration to SUNY Poly, officials said, adding he began his tenure as a member of the President’s Cabinet on Monday, Aug 19.
Vigil Held for Elizabeth Gerling: Community Mourns Utica Elementary School Principal
UTICA, N.Y. -- Against a cotton-candy-colored sky, a broken-hearted community joined at T.R. Proctor Park to honor Elizabeth Gerling on Monday night. Gerling, the principal at Columbus Elementary School, was found dead in her Marcy home last week. "Ms. Gerling led with compassion, wisdom and an unwavering commitment to the...
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