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Ackerman receives coveted ‘Daisy’ award
Samantha Ackerman has received the coveted ‘Daisy’ award at Little Falls Hospital. Samantha Ackerman has received the coveted ‘Daisy’ award for her work at the Little Falls Hospital. She was born and raised in Little Falls and said that growing up, she was always involved in committees and doing community service.
Utica Police’s Most Adorable Employee Is Now Certified for This
Utica Police Officer Penny has earned a crucial certification that allows her to better assist those in crisis. Penny, a Sheepadoodle, joined UPD in September 2023 when she was just 3-months old. She was the department's first-ever therapy dog and she has already set the bar very high for future therapy officers.
An introduction to the Irish sport of Camogie in Utica
UTICA — The public is invited to learn a wee bit about the Irish sport of Camogie at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at the H.A.R.P. Museum at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley, 623 Columbia St. ICC intern Chloe Griffin from County Kerry Ireland will...
Monday Forecast: Warm and Dry With Rain Late
Good morning! Today starts out with partly cloudy skies as we warm up into the 80s by the afternoon with more notable humidity. A system arrives in the late evening causing rain showers to push through overnight. Following that, we have a chance for isolated storms Tuesday with very warm and humid conditions.
Oneida County Clerk's Office, DMV resume operations in Utica
UTICA — The Oneida County Department of Motor Vehicles and the County Clerk’s office are back in operation after being forced to close on Friday, July 19, due to the global internet outage, according to county officials. On Friday morning, a global technology outage disrupted the operations of...
New York DOT: Scary Footage of Near Accident in Work Zone [VIDEO]
Late last week, the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) shared scary footage of a near-miss accident that happened in a work zone in Otsego, New York. The summer is a popular time for road work across New York state. There are numerous major roads across the Hudson Valley that are currently under construction or undergoing maintenance resulting in work zones.
New Developments on Duofold Building in Ilion Following Recent Storms
ILION, N.Y. -- There's new information on the future of the Duofold building in Ilion following a line of severe storms that hit the area last week. Mayor John Stephens stated that the high winds from the storms caused the vacant building to collapse. The mayor stated in a press...
Cooperstown native named new play-by-play voice of Pittsburgh Steelers
Rob King will never forget the setting — pumping gas at an Amoco station in St. Louis. The same for the creative possibilities a friend’s suggestion spurred. Nearing the end of his time at Washington University in the late 1980s, King was actually considering business school when his career took a sharp left turn.
Perrotto: The Trip Isn’t Easy but Cooperstown Is Worth It
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – I have a longstanding joke about where I grew up. Go to the middle of nowhere and stop. Then make a left turn and go another 10 miles. I say that from a place of love about Ohioville, Pa. However, those same directions can be followed...
Alex Cora celebrates Hall of Fame induction of former teammate, ex-Red Sox star
LOS ANGELES — The usual business of getting ready for a game prevented Alex Cora from paying close attention to the Hall of Fame ceremonies taking place in Cooperstown Sunday. But that didn’t stop Cora from sharing his memories and thoughts of Adrian Beltre, who was among several being...
Exquisite Castle for Sale in Upstate New York
Nestled in the heart of Historic Little Falls in Upstate New York stands a true American castle that captures the essence of European and American craftsmanship at its finest. Welcome to 54 & 55 Douglas Street, a remarkable estate that exudes timeless elegance and grandeur, meticulously designed and engineered between 1884 and 1889.
ALERT: Gas leak in New Hartford leads to closures, evacuations
NEW HARTFORD — A gas leak on Genesee Street in New Hartford has closed down parts of the village and several buildings and homes have been evacuated, according to the state Department of Transportation and emergency officials. According to the New Hartford Police Department, a contractor working on a...
Village of Ilion Officials Confirm Major Damage to Iconic Building Following Storms
One of the most notable buildings in the Village of Ilion was devastated following extreme weather that hit the region last week. On Monday the Mayor and Public Safety Commissioner of Ilion released a statement confirming the damage and giving insight into what exactly happened. Mayor John Stephens announced that...
Back 2 Work: July 22–July 26
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Back 2 Work job orders for July 22–July 26. Full time for a non-profit organization that creates employment for people with disabilities. Duties: Pick customer orders in a timely manner using batch and pick tickets. Verify all items pulled for orders and place in appropriate shipping boxes. Requirements: Must have 2 years of experience as an order filler in a warehouse setting. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Women’s Volleyball Unveils 2024 Season Schedule
NEWBURGH, N.Y. – The Mount Saint Mary College women’s volleyball team officially released their schedule for the 2024 season Monday afternoon. The Knights start their season off at the Skidmore Classic in Oneonta, NY from August 30 th -31 st . The two-day tournament sees the Knights face Utica College first on August 30 th at 3:00 PM, followed by Western New England at 5:00 PM. The next day, MSMC has their third match at 10:00 AM against SUNY Oneonta, then their final match of the Skidmore Classic will be against SUNY Poly at 12:00 PM. September 3 rd is…
JT Parish records walk-off walk to give Cambridge home talent the victory over Utica home talent
In a battle between two of the top teams in the Southeast Division, Sunday’s Home Talent League game between Cambridge and Utica came down to the wire. With the game tied at 3-3, JT Parish took ball four with the bases loaded with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Cambridge Blues, leaders of the Southeast North, a 4-3 win over Utica, leaders of the Southeast South, on Sunday, July 21 at Racetrack Park. ...
STEAM Camp finishes up at Benton Hall Academy
Tracy Young conducted a STEAM camp last week at Benton Hall Academy, which was sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts. There were three different sessions over four days for K-2, 3-5, and they went 9-11:30 and 12:30 to 3:00. There was also one day of pre-school from 9-11 on Friday (pictured below).
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