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PAUL SMITHS—Ariah Mitchell of West Edmeston, a dual-major in environmental studies and communications with a minor in craft beer studies and management, recently received the Ray Agnew Award from Paul Smith’s College. The announcement from the college reads: “Ariah Mitchell…has the secret sauce blend of openness, curiosity, love for learning, humility, compassion, great sense of humor, motivation, and dedication to make her successful in any field. She loves to explore, to learn, and to meet new people every chance that she can. As an example, after we had a guest speaker in class, she took the initiative to contact the guest speaker and made arrangements to meet her in Philadelphia for lunch to learn more about her career path, her life, and her challenges along the way. Curiosity and a sense of adventure made her first volunteer to try something new. And her patience in assisting her classmates created a positive learning experience for the whole class. When you see her name on your class list for an upcoming class, you can’t help but smile, knowing that everything goes a bit smoother with her in the room. Without a doubt, she is a dedicated and gifted student, but what really strikes us is how her presence enriches the environment for everyone around her in academic, social, and creative ways. At Paul Smith’s College, everyone knows Ariah. She is everywhere, doing everything. Whether she is zooming by on her skateboard, sharing her art and poetry, or offering a pleasant greeting on a dreary day, it is always a pleasure to be in her presence.” Above, Ariah Mitchell receives the Ray Agnew Award at Paul Smith’s College Commencement, May 11, 2024.
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.
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.
State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall Threatened To Shoot Black Teens
This is why it is important to vote in every election and to find out just who you are voting for supports. State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall attended the party at a friend’s home in New Hartford, New York, with her husband and three teenage children. Four black teenagers arrived after receiving an invite allegedly via a text. An argument then a fight broke out allegedly over the black teens attendance. The black teens couldn’t because they lost their keys in the scuffle and State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall interjected her authority threatening to shoot the teens and throw their keys in the toilet if she found them, and then proceeded to brag about her son beating someone up, she also encouraged police when they arrived to arrest the and all was caught on body-cam video.
National History Day Competition Still Going Strong
SUNY Oneonta hosted the New York State level of the National History Day competition in mid-April. This is an annual event that allows students from grades 6-8 (Junior level), and 9-12 (Senior level) to research a historic topic which can then be presented in any of five ways: documentaries, exhibitions, performances, websites, and papers. The majority of these can be done either as an individual or with a group of two to five students, with papers being the exception, as individual only. Primary and secondary sources are required for all research, which is centered on an annual theme. This year, in recognition of NHD’s 50th anniversary, the theme was “Turning Points In History.”
The Ties that Bind: Historical Association Unveils D&H Marker
ONEONTA—On Tuesday, July 9, Oneonta residents gathered to witness the unveiling of a new historical marker in the parking lot of the former Stella Luna restaurant, located at 58-60 Market Street. This marker commemorates the D&H Railroad Station, which operated in Oneonta from 1892 until its closure in 1963.
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...
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 […]
Troopers Arrest Upstate NY Woman on Drug Charges
New York State Police conducted a raid in rural Herkimer County on Wednesday which resulted in the arrest of a Salisbury woman on drug charges. Troopers say, the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and uniform members executed a search warrant at 866 Emmonsburg Road in the Town of Salisbury, in Herkimer County.
Fatal Crash Closes Route 7 in Oneonta, New York
Per the New York State Police and DOT, Route 7 in Oneonta is closed after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. According to 511.ny.org: Crash road closed and Crash with fatal on NY 7 both directions between East End Ave (Oneonta) and CR 47 (Oneonta) 2 all lanes of 2 lanes blocked for a crash involving a car and pedestrian with one confirmed fatality. All WB traffic is being diverted off at CR 47 to I-88 WB to NY 23 for reentry to NY-7. EB traffic is being diverted off at NY 23 to I-88 EB to CR 47 for reentry to NY 7. DOT and other emergency personnel on scene. Started Open Reach. IR#5865090.
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:
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...
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Increased Risk of Isolated “Severe” Thunderstorms in Central New York
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Wednesday, July 24. Residents should be aware there could be hail, torrential downpours, and damaging winds whipping up this afternoon and evening. Areas that should be currently on alert include Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Madison, and Cortland County. Watch out...
UPDATED: 2 Still Hospitalized After Car and Buggy Accident in Deerfield; Horse Dies at Scene
7/22; 2:15 p.m.—The Oneida County Sheriff's Office released injury updates for those involved in the car-buggy accident. "Both the operator of the vehicle, Chase Brewer and Rebecca Hershberger, who was controlling the horse and buggy, have been discharged from Wynn Hospital. The two other occupants in the buggy are in stable condition at Upstate University Hospital," the Sheriff's Office stated in a release.
Upstate NY Man Air Lifted to Syracuse After Herkimer Stabbing
Herkimer Police have arrested a homeless man on charges that he seriously stabbed a local man on a remote trail just outside the village. Police say on Sunday at 12:15 am, officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing at the “Point” which is on a trail at the end of Kings Rd., just outside the village. Dispatchers advised officers that the victim would be yelling as he was quite a distance down the trail. While searching the area on foot and following the yells for help by the victim, officers located the victim who had sustained a stab wound to his lower back. Police tended to the wound until EMS arrived at the remote location. Due to the location and the fact that the suspect had not been located, Herkimer Fire Department and MOVAC were escorted into the scene by Officers. Once the victim had been removed by MOVAC, he was flown by Mercy Flight to a hospital in Syracuse.
Another Bear Spotted in Residential Neighborhood in Utica
It is not uncommon in Central New York to see wildlife in the streets of a residential neighborhood every once in a while, but it seems lately bear sightings have been on the rise. I don't know whether it is the same bear or the same couple bears wandering neighborhoods...
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