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Rome Clothing Store Set to Close its Doors
ROME, N.Y. -- A national clothing store with a location in Rome has announced that all 540 locations in the U.S. are closing. Rue21 is set to close its doors, including the store at Freedom Plaza. Rue21, a mall staple for teen apparel, is going out of business and closing...
Rome woman accused of attacking ex with scissors
ROME — A Rome woman is accused of slashing her ex-boyfriend with a pair of scissors at Park Drive Manor II, according to the Rome Police Department. Police said Whitney O. Western, 25, was in an argument with her ex-boyfriend at their residence at Park Drive Manor II at about 2:20 p.m. Tuesday. Police said Western cut the man on the left arm with a pair of scissors, and kicked a hole in a bedroom door.
2 Weeks Away: Hobby Lobby in Rome Set to Open
ROME, N.Y. -- Mark your calendars. The grand opening of Hobby Lobby in Rome is just around the corner. Opening day is expected to be May 20, as confirmed by officials at the corporate offices speaking to NEWSChannel 2. Hobby Lobby will be in the spot once held by JCPenney...
Utica Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- A man from Utica was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiring to possess fentanyl with intent to distribute. Ivan Rodriguez, Jr., 29, of Utica, was sentenced on Wednesday. Rodriguez was also instructed to complete a 5-year period of supervised release after his imprisonment,...
Lee assessor Wednesday hours change
LEE — Effective Wednesday, May 8, the Wednesday evening hours for the town of Lee Assessor’s Office for the month of May only will switch to morning hours, according to an announcement by Patricia B. Box, assessor chairman. The new Wednesday hours will be from 10 a.m. to...
54 K-9s Train Locally for Explosives Detection
ORISKANY, N.Y. -- This week, 54 K-9 teams from various regions of the state have convened at the New York State Preparedness Training Center for intensive explosive detection training. The canines and their handlers are engaged in scenario-based activities aimed at enhancing their skills. One scenario involves combing through wooded...
Mayor Lanigan fulfills hoop dreams, talks amphitheater on Another Round 315
ROME — From keeping even his smallest campaign promises to his thoughts on the proposed amphitheater at the Erie Canal Village, Rome Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan had a lot of say on a variety of topics on the latest episode of the Another Round 315 podcast, hosted by the Sentinel Media Company.
Teenager arrested after house and cars set on fire in Stockton
A teenager has been arrested after four cars and a house were set alight in Stockton on Thursday night, police said.Cleveland Police said they were called to reports of a gunshot at a property on Hawthorne Road in Stockton at 11.20pm, where they arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of possession of a firearm and arson with intent to endanger life.Police said a car and a house was set on fire on Faraday Drive shortly before they attended the scene, with police treating the fire as deliberately lit.Three vehicles were also set on fire at around 11.30pm with police treating...
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