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New community designed for seniors in Boonville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Boonville Senior Lofts on north 9th Street held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Wednesday morning. The new community is designed for adults 55 and over. Boonville Mayor Charlie Wyatt says the lofts are phase 2 of a plan to create more affordable housing in the city. “We want to […]
Central NY man who hid 6.5 pounds of fentanyl in car speakers sentenced to 10 years in prison
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Utica man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl from New York City to Oneida County. Eric Ares, 38, previously admitted to transporting the drugs in numerous trips from May 2020 through October 2021. He admitted to buying the drugs through numerous trips to New York City.
Snyder, Strain top graduates at Adirondack High School
BOONVILLE — Sienna Snyder, daughter of Kelly Snyder of Boonville and Steven Snyder of Remsen, has been named valedictorian of Adirondack High School class of 2024, with a grade point average of 99.18. Snyder will be attending Clarkson University in the fall to study biomolecular science and has been...
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Oneida County Tuesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 12:30 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 1:15 a.m. for Oneida County. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches). "At 12:30 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Camden,...
New Flag-Raising Policy at Utica City Hall Has Some Upset
UTICA, N.Y. -- A viewer emailed NEWSChannel 2, asking if we were aware that Utica Mayor Mike Galime had denied the Oneida County Pride Association's request to raise the pride flag at City Hall. The viewer asked that we call the mayor out on his "bigotry." WKTV went to interview...
'I've overcome': OCJ inmates graduate workforce, mental health programs
WHITESTOWN — After serving more than a year at the Oneida County Correctional Facility, Kristy Casler said she feels confident in herself for her upcoming release. For possibly the first time in her life, jail offered Casler a chance to learn more about herself and work on her struggles.
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties invites applications from local libraries
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties in Utica, New York, is a community-based social impact investor with a mission to engage, invest, and lead—working toward a vision of community vibrancy with opportunity for all. The foundation invites applications for its Library Grant program, which will award grants...
Missing Rome teen returned home Tuesday morning
ROME — A 13-year-old girl returned home Tuesday morning after being reported missing in Rome Monday night, according to the Rome Police Department. Police said the teenager was last seen leaving her residence at about 8:18 p.m. Monday and the authorities were notified and began a search.
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