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Oneida County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, June 29-July 5
A house in Kirkland that sold for $440,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oneida County in the past week. In total, 23 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $205,696. The average price per square foot was $141.
Oneida County Sheriff touts new program keeping kids on school buses safer
ORISKANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s an incident like the one in Manlius back in March that the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to avoid. The department is partnering with Verra Mobility, implementing the Crossing Guard School Bus Stop-Arm Enforcement program. “The problem is with most of these cases, we could never find out who […]
Rome Sports Hall of Fame to honor service award winners
ROME — Rodney Dixon and Bob VanSchaick will be honored as the 2024 Frank Clark Service Award winners when the Rome Sports Hall of Fame induction and awards dinner is held later this month. Dixon and VanSchaick will be honored for their many years of service to the local...
Rome Police Law Enforcement Day returns July 31
ROME — The Rome Police Department will hold their annual Law Enforcement Day community celebration on Wednesday, July 31, complete with live music, police demonstrations and fireworks after dark. Law Enforcement Day will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31 at Franklyn's Field on North...
Oneida mom graduates after combining 11th and 12th grades
ONEIDA — Olivia Coston recently doubled up 11th and 12th grades to graduate a year early Saturday, June 29 from Oneida High School. She carried her inspiration — her 1-year-old daughter Ka’Leiah — across the stage with her as she received her diploma. With the invaluable...
Shots Fired Incident Targeted Event, Leads to Four In Custody
ROME, N.Y. -- Four people were taken into custody following a shots fired incident on William Street in Rome on Friday morning and Police believe it was a targeted event. According to Rome Police, they responded to the 500 block of William Street for a report of shots fired. During the investigation patrol located several spent shell casings and a residence that had been damaged by the gunfire.
No one injured as gunfire targets house in Rome Friday morning
ROME — No one was injured when a home on William Street in Rome was targeted by gunfire Friday morning, according to the Rome Police Department. Several persons of interest, including three juveniles, have been taken into custody, police stated.
Honor America Days fundraiser in Rome July 9
ROME — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce will hold fundraising party featuring food, drink, music and raffles for Honor America Days on Tuesday, July 9, according to Chamber officials. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. July 9 at the Rome Art and Community Center...
RT Federal Credit Union awards scholarship to Adirondack's Sienna Snyder
ROME — RT Federal Credit Union (RTFCU) has awarded a New York Credit Union Association scholarship and matched that award, totaling $500 in scholarships to a local high school senior to help finance their college education. The student, Sienna Snyder (Adirondack Central School), a member of RT Federal Credit...
Paul Revere Rides Again! Iconic Rome Landmark Lit For First Time in 20 Years
ROME, N.Y.-- The iconic Paul Revere sign that has sat atop Revere Copper and Brass for decades was lit for the first time in more than 20 years on Thursday. The lighting and fireworks capped off a day-long July 4th celebration that included live music, food trucks and fireworks. "This...
Sleepy Hollow Showdown on Aug. 18 to benefit Humane Society of Rome
ROME — The inaugural Sleepy Hollow Showdown, a disc golf fundraiser tournament for the Humane Society of Rome, will take place on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Rome. The front nine holes of the course at 8600 Country Club Drive will be closed for the...
Dangerous chlorine leak five-times the safe limit detected at Oneida water treatment plant
ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. — A chlorine concentration level five-times the safe limit forced hazardous materials response teams into action on Friday, July 5, at the City of Oneida Wastewater Treatment Facility on Harden Street. A little past 7:30 a.m., Syracuse Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Response Team was dispatched to...
Fort Stanwix celebrates Independence Day in Rome
ROME — Ranger Val Morgan encouraged listeners Thursday to pay close attention to the words as volunteer George Walters read the Declaration of Independence at Fort Stanwix National Monument. Think about what the writers of that declaration were upset about in their own government, Morgan said. And are those...
Where In New York State Will You Find The Deepest Waters?
Do you know where in New York State you can find the deepest river or lake? Or how deep each gets? We have the answers and some more fun facts!. Did you know that only four states have more freshwater than New York?. New York State Home To More Freshwater...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Lilly Whaling: Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year
Lilly Whaling didn’t need any more accolades to prove she is one of the best athletes in New York state, but she received another anyway: LoHud’s girls lacrosse Player of the Year. Whaling, who is committed to Cornell University to continue her academic and athletic journey, capped off...
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
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