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Event to show 'Centennial of Success' in Oriskany
ORISKANY — The Oriskany Museum, 420 Utica St., will host a presentation by Battle of Oriskany Historical Society President Melissa Enos on the history of local businesses in the Village of Oriskany from 1876-1976 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. This presentation, which is free and open to...
Reggie the red fox is lucky to be alive after surprise diagnosis
CHADWICKS — Reggie the red fox is doing well after unexpectedly recovering from a bout with avian influenza — bird flu — earlier this month, according to Judy Cusworth, founder of the Woodhaven Wildlife Center. “Usually, if they’ve got it, it’s a death sentence,” Cusworth said about...
Block party, millions in construction project bonding on agenda for Rome Common Council
ROME — Here are four key takeaways from the agenda for this week’s Rome Common Council meeting set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 at Rome City Hall, 198 North Washington St. A block party is being planned for the evening of July 11 to coincide with the...
In Utica: JPC Food Giveaways on Monday and Tuesday this Week
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Johnson Park Center Drive-Thru Free Food Giveaway is scheduled for Monday afternoon, while a walk-up event will take place on Tuesday. Rain or shine, the drive-thru event for community members with cars will run from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. today. Attendees can look forward to...
Passover Begins in Utica: Seder Held at Jewish Community Center
Those of the Jewish faith worldwide have started the weeklong observance of Passover, which began at sundown on Monday. Passover Begins in Utica: Seder Held at Jewish Community Center. Those of the Jewish faith worldwide have started the weeklong observance of Passover, which began at sundown on Monday.
EARTH Metal Detecting Club to meet Monday
WHITESBORO — The monthly meeting of the EARTH Metal Detecting Club of Central New York will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, at the Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St. April is the second month of the club’s competition to find the Treasure Hunter of the...
LEGO Challenge, CPR training at Jervis Public Library
ROME — Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St. in Rome, has announced their daily events for next week, including a LEGO Challenge and CPR training, according to library officials. • Monday, April 29: 10 a.m. Tai Chi Class; 5:30 p.m. Drop-In Digital Literacy Assistance.
'We’ve always had innovation in our blood.' DeIorio's Foods celebrates 100th anniversary
It all started with a hand-built coal-fired oven on Lansing Street in East Utica. One hundred years later, like yeasted dough left to prove, DeIorio’s Foods has grown and grown. In 1924, Giovanni “John” DeIorio and Pasquale “Pat” DeIorio started a bakery in their backyards. The immigrants from the Abruzzi region of Italy began by baking just one product, fresh, authentic Italian bread, and delivering it to their neighbors. ...
Dispose of Your Old TV or Computer at Electronics Recycling Drop-Off Event Happening This Weekend
UTICA, N.Y. -- New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo (R-C-Rome) announced an upcoming electronic recycling drop-off event scheduled for this weekend. Griffo teamed up with the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state Department of Environmental Conservation to present the electronics recycling event set for April 27 at the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center in Utica.
Camden baseball keeps undefeated season alive with victory over Rome Free Academy (61 photos)
Camden scored two runs in the first inning of their matchup against Rome Free Academy and never looked back. The Blue Devils held RFA to one hit en route to a 4-2 victory on Monday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
IN PHOTOS: Kids Read to Cats at Local Shelter, Creating a Safe and Judgement-Free Space
ROME, N.Y. -- "I get to read out loud, and no one will make fun of me." That's how a local fourth-grade student described her experience of reading to adoptable cats at a nearby animal shelter. Kady Campbell, a student at an elementary school in the Rome City School District,...
Healing nature at Woodhaven Wildlife Center
The Woodhaven Wildlife Center in Chadwicks is a non-profit organization focused on rescuing, raising, rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned animals from around Central New York. The Center is run by longtime animal activist Judy Cusworth. (Sentinel photos by Kyla Zabek)
Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard for Wednesday, April 24
The sun is out across the Mohawk Valley, which means more schools are breaking out the bats, balls and sticks for some local sports action! You can catch up with it all on today’s edition of the Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard! We have all the scores from across the area, from Utica University Softball to New Hartford Lacrosse to West Canada Valley Baseball! We are committed to bringing you the Local Sports, Stats and Scores That Matter to you and all of Central New York!
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