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In May 2020, Iron Spring Press contracted with Susquehanna Polling and Research Inc. to conduct a “Consumer Preference Attitude Survey” regarding its “Hometown Oneonta” free weekly newspaper. Residents of both the City and Town of Oneonta were asked a series of questions to identify their primary source of local news, whether or not they read “Hometown Oneonta” and, if so, how often, and whether or not—given the many challenges newspapers were experiencing at the time and continue to face today—they would subscribe to “Hometown Oneonta” if it were converted from a free newspaper to paid subscription.
Laurens Grads Generating Buzz on Festival Circuit
Academy Award-winning director and global movie star Mel Gibson spent three of his childhood years in the Town of Laurens before the Australian beaches and Pacific waters of Sydney became his home. Now, two Laurens Central School graduates are beginning to create some waves of their own as up-and-coming filmmakers.
Head-on collision leaves 1 dead in Brookfield
A head-on collision in Brookfield left one dead on Tuesday, according to the New York State Police. Police responded to NY-8 in the town of Brookfield for a two-vehicle head-on collision on Tuesday, July 23, at around 3:48 p.m. Police said the preliminary investigation determined that Dominick Brown, 44, from...
Major funders bet big on rural America and ‘everyday democracy’
Someone may need to tell Carlton Turner that he’s working to save democracy. Turner is co-director of the Mississippi Center for Cultural Production in the town of Utica, population 600, where his family has lived for eight generations. The organization, better known as Sipp Culture, is helping breathe life into a region that's seen schools, grocery stores, and factories shutter or leave. A project in the works: transformation of one of Utica's oldest buildings into a cultural center and commercial kitchen.
Albany-based United Way chapter seeking to navigate Fulton County
GLOVERSVILLE — Step 1: Take over. Step 2: Figure out the rest. United Way of the Greater Capital Region is working to address the latter after expanding into Fulton County in an effort to provide support for human services groups. The county was long managed by a namesake chapter of United Way Worldwide.
TSA Intercepts Gun at Syracuse's Hancock International Airport, Said It Belongs to Utica Man
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The TSA intercepted a loaded firearm at Syracuse's Hancock International Airport on Tuesday—and they say the man whose carry-on it was in is from Utica. The .45-caliber handgun was loaded with eight bullets, including one in the chamber. TSA officers notified Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Police,...
New Mexican Restaurant Coming to Oneida County
There was a time in Central New York that there were barely a handful of Mexican Restaurants. Now, there seem to be more and more popping up every day. That is not a bad thing!. Most people know the classics like Rio Grande Tex Mex in Washington Mills and Pedro's...
Deborah Fisher
Deborah Fisher Gloversville - Deborah Fisher, 72, passed away July 17, 2024. Born in Gloversville on September 13, 1951 to the late Anthony Fisher and Ruth Foster. A lifelong resident of Gloversville and graduate of Gloversville High School. She worked for several local businesses, most recently Century Linen. She is survived by her sister Connie Roberts, and her much loved niece and nephew: Christina and Anthony Roberts.
Burlett, Garfield
Garfield W. Burlett Gloversville - Garfield W. Burlett, 80, of Gloversville, NY, passed away on June 18, 2024. Gar is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Claudia, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends. Services will be held Aug.1st at the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, 22 N Main St., Mayfield,...
Oneonta man guilty of stealing over $150k from former employer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — An Oneonta man pled guilty to mail fraud as he admitted that he stole over $150,000 from his former employer, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York announced on Tuesday, July 23. Kevin Harrington, a 50-year-old former executive director at...
Nathan Lee Case 1997 – 2024
HERKIMER – Nathan Lee Case, 26, of Herkimer, left us for his eternal rest, unexpectedly, on July 18, 2024. Nathan was born on September 24, 1997, in Little Falls, NY, to Brandy (Rice) Edmunds. He grew up in Ilion and later Mohawk with his loving parents and his two...
Rapids continue surge up PGCBL standings with win at Utica
UTICA, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown Rapids continued their push for a home playoff game with an 11-7 Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League victory over the Utica Blue Sox Tuesday night at Murnane Field. Nick Bergamotto and Sam Meyer each posted two hits and two RBIs for Watertown (20-18-1), which is now tied with Utica […]
One person dead in Oneonta accident
ONEONTA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — New York State Police have confirmed one person was killed in a pedestrian-vehicle accident in the city of Oneonta on the morning of Tuesday, July 23. Troopers responded to State Highway 7 in Oneonta at approximately 5 am on Tuesday. The roadway was shut down...
Best Guinness Pour Contest Is Back In Central New York
Get ready for the ultimate showdown in perfect Guinness pouring here in Central New York. It's the 3rd annual Best Guinness Pour. Do you think your favorite bar or bartender has what it takes to pour the best Guinness? Well it's time now to put their money where their mouth is. Here's how it'll work:
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