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Whitestown vs. Zionsville Town Showdown Coming Tomorrow
The Town of Whitestown and Zionsville will face off in a friendly competition at the 2024. The towns announced that the event will take place as a conclusion of Zionsville’s Trailfest as members of both communities will be invited to showcase their town spirit by riding on the Big 4 to Heritage Trail Park at 4050 S. 875 E. In Zionsville. The event will kick off on tomorrow, Friday, May 17 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. as community members ride as a team to Heritage Trail Park.
$100,000 Miracle Drawing to offer one-day ticket event
YORKVILLE — The Mohawk Valley Health System Foundation, in partnership with WKTV NewsChannel 2, is hosting a special one-day ticket event from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, May 17, at Holland Farms Bakery & Deli, 50 Oriskany Blvd. Staff will be on-site and accepting cash, checks and credit cards for $100,000 Miracle Drawing raffle tickets to benefit the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at MVHS.
Multiple people stabbed in Utica over weekend
Several people were stabbed in Utica over the weekend, following fights in the 1300 block of Whitesboro Street, the Utica Police Department said in a statement. On Sunday, May 12, at around 2:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the scene of a large, disorderly group on Whitesboro Street that had broken into a fight.
German Flatts One Step Closer to Town's Development Plan
Mohawk, N.Y. -- The Town of German Flatts held their final public meeting on the evolution of the town's development. The town is currently in the process of developing their township comprehensive plan. There have been a total of four open meetings for the public to express their opinions on...
Utica Police Department Hosts Awards Ceremony to Honor Officers
UTICA, N.Y. -- Dozens of Utica police officers were honored on Tuesday for their steadfast dedication to protecting our community. Mark Williams, the Chief of Police for the Utica Police Department, emphasized the significance of the awards, many of which were related to gun-related arrests. He highlighted the inherent dangers...
Sauquoit wins low-scoring baseball game against Frankfort-Schuyler
Sauquoit Valley baseball scored two runs in the bottom of the first and made it hold up in a 2-1 win against Frankfort-Schuyler on Tuesday in the Center State Conference. Andrew Price went all seven innings to earn the win, allowing an earned run in the sixth. He gave up five hits and walked four.
Wynn Hospital patient required open-heart surgery amidst DOH suspension
UTICA — As the New York State Department of Health halted all open-heart surgeries at Wynn Hospital, at least one patient was affected who required the vital cardiac procedure. 62-year-old Robert Pine was admitted to the hospital’s emergency department on May 5, as he was experiencing difficulty breathing with...
Russell named provost at SUNY Poly
UTICA — The SUNY Polytechnic Institute has announced the appointment of Andrew Russell as the university’s provost, a role he has held in an interim capacity since January. “Given Dr. Russell’s reputation, and the skill with which he steered our institution through multiple transitions, I have complete confidence...
Will Millennia Show? Company Representative Invited to Local Tenants' Meeting Monday
UTICA, N.Y. -- An attorney helping local tenants of Millennia-owned properties says living conditions continue to deteriorate. "Pests are becoming a bigger and bigger issue in the building, including bed bugs," says Attorney Andrew Croom of Legal Services of CNY. "There's been reports that tenants are finding them in their apartments. The trash continues to be an ongoing issue. Trash piles up in the trash rooms and the tenants are responsible for taking that out themselves."
Meyda- Attaining the American Dream
Meyda Lighting is celebrating fifty years of being in business, and the company is developing more with each generation. Meyda Lighting is celebrating fifty years of being in business, and the company is developing more with each generation.
Dolgeville to receive $1M in support from state for infrastructure
DOLGEVILLE — Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that the village of Dolgeville in Herkimer County will receive an award of $1 million under the federal Thriving Communities Program which will aid communities in accessing federal funding and resources provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Dolgeville was among five communities...
Cooler Weather Ahead
Tonight: Scattered showers. Cloudy. Low 56. Wednesday morning: Cloudy with scattered showers. Upper 50s. Wednesday afternoon: Cloudy with scattered showers. High 65. Wednesday evening: Cloudy with scattered showers. Low 60s. The weather turns unsettled tonight and Wednesday as an area of low pressure approaches from the west. For tonight, expect...
Ilion Village Board tackles water meter controversy
ILION — The Village of Ilion Board of Trustees met for its monthly board meeting on Monday, May 13, at the Municipal Building. The main topic of discussion was the village of Ilion Municipal Building being inundated with residents after a letter was mailed on May 7. The letter instructed residents to contact the village regarding their water meters, which had been serviced by contractors from East Main. It warned that failure to comply with the instructions would result in the village enforcing local law, specifically Meter Section 19F, subsection b. This law allows the Village to impose a $250 fine per quarter on non-compliant residents and potentially cut off their water supply.
Higher Education in Prison: A Look at Herkimer College's Program
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- Herkimer College held a virtual screening for the SUNY Higher Education in Prison Program documentary. The SUNY Administration made a documentary about college prison programs across the state. Currently, SUNY has 14 campuses offering degrees in 23 State prisons and one federal prison. Overall, they are serving...
Utica school board lauds top grads, bilingual students
UTICA — Proctor High School’s Top 10 for the class of 2024 and students who recently received the New York State Seal of Biliteracy were honored Wednesday by the Utica City School District’s Board of Education at its regular monthly meeting. “We are entering into the season...
Notre Dame Utica Holds NJROTC Graduation; 2 Seniors Accepted to Naval Academy
UTICA, N.Y. -- In the Michael Walsh Gymnasium on Thursday, Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School celebrated its NJROTC seniors. Chief Brian Jaynes, who runs the program, told the gathered parents, alumni and friends the students logged over 8,000 hours of community service this school year at organizations like Tunnel to Towers, Feed our Vets and Flags for Heroes.
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