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Local governments switch up flag raising policies
New flag raising policies are raising eyebrows in a few central and northern New York communities. The Oneida County Pride Association will not be able to raise a pride flat atUtica City Hall next month, as a result of a new policy put in place by the mayor’s office. Now, only flags representing countries or municipalities will be allowed to fly at City Hall.
2 incumbents, 2 challengers in Camden school board election
CAMDEN — Camden Central School District Board of Education Vice President Randi Swancott and board member Tom Fanning will be challenged by newcomers Scott Piersall-Leuenberger and Lindsey Burdick for their two seats on the board in the May 21 election. Swancott is from West Leyden and is a 2001...
Adirondack Central School District to appoint next superintendent
BOONVILLE — Current Adirondack High School Principal Heidi Smith will be the next superintendent for the Adirondack Central School District. Superintendent Kristy McGrath’s resignation was approved by the Adirondack Board of Education at its April meeting. McGrath has accepted a position to begin July 1 as the district curriculum and data coordinator with the South Lewis Central School District. This is a position McGrath previously held for six years, and which she resigned from in 2018 when her family moved out of the area for a short time.
Prom 2024: See 102 photos from Rome Free Academy junior prom
Students of Rome Free Academy celebrated at their junior prom Saturday evening. The event was held at Valentino’s Banquet Hall in New Hartford. Our photographer captured the excitement, fun and amazing gowns, suits, and accessories. We hope you enjoy the photos taken at the event, taken by contributing photographer Rhonda Hawes.
Owner of Bill's Variety in Rome charged in sale of unstamped cigarettes, marijuana
ROME — Two months after changing ownership, the new owner of Bill’s Variety convenience store in Rome was charged with the sale of illegal cigarettes and marijuana, according to the Rome Police Department. This is the second local store busted by the department this week for the alleged...
New York Mills veteran turns 102, presented with hometown hero banner
It’s not every day you turn 102 years old, and Stanley Potrzeba, a veteran and resident of New York Mills, celebrated his birthday Tuesday afternoon with a smile on his face. Local and state officials at the New York Mills Senior Center joined Potrzeba’s birthday celebration, recognizing his long,...
Chamber helps celebrate new ownership of Villa Verona
VERONA — Members of the Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce joined with officials from the Villa Verona Vineyard Winery & Bistro, 4914 Route 365, to celebrate the local attraction’s new ownership with a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. Villa Verona Vineyard & Bistro, now owned by Amy Rizzuto, offers 14...
Red Cross aids four after Deerfield fire
DEERFIELD — Volunteers from the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross provided immediate emergency aid to four people after a fire Saturday on Prescott Road. The Red Cross provided financial assistance for necessities such as shelter, food and clothing to two adults and two children, ages...
Taberg Field Days set to continue 87-year tradition of fun, enjoyment
TABERG — An 87-year-old tradition of fun and enjoyment will continue next week as the annual Taberg Field Days will return to the Taberg Volunteer Fire Company Fireman’s Field, 4121 Route 69. There will be a variety of rides and festival foods and fun from 5 to 11...
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