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Herkimer Softball Splits Doubleheader with Jefferson CC, 4-3 and 15-3; Game 3 Set for Friday Afternoon
CLINTON, N.Y. -- The Herkimer Generals and the Jefferson Cannoneers split their doubleheader of the NJCAA Division III Region 3A Final, 4-3 and 15-3. Herkimer took a 3-1 advantage into the top of the seventh inning in Game 1, but surrendered three bases loaded walks to Jefferson, allowing the Cannoneers to take a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the seventh.
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...
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.
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...
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."
150 years of Waterville school district education celebrated
WATERVILLE — As a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco to his role as a counselor with the U.S. Department of State’s Senior Foreign Service, Stephen O’Dowd has lived in exotic locales around the world. Even so, the Waterville Central School class of 1977 graduate always remembers his hometown.
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.
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.
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,...
$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.
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...
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