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Sinatra's Pizzeria in Rome is changing its name after cease-and-desist letter
A Rome pizzeria is being forced to change its name after receiving a cease-and-desist order from the family of a music icon. Sinatra’s Pizzeria said it was served the cease-and-desist order from the family of Frank Sinatra a few days ago, according to a Tuesday post on Facebook. “They...
Annsville Man Charged with Grand Larceny After Rome Lowe's Incident
ROME, N.Y. -- A 52-year-old man from Annsville has been charged with grand larceny after an investigation at Lowe's in Rome. On February 26, the Rome Police Department initiated the grand larceny probe at Lowe's, located at 1230 Erie Boulevard West. Daniel Kuc was also charged with falsifying business records,...
Missing man found dead in Deerfield
DEERFIELD — A 42-year-old man reported missing last week has been found dead off Crooked Brook Road, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies said Gerard M. Dano was reported missing on March 20 after he left his residence on Trenton Road on foot.
Criminal Mischief Charges After Utica Woman Allegedly Slashes Tires
UTICA, N.Y. -- An investigation in February resulted in the arrest of a Utica woman for criminal mischief. In late February, the Utica Police Department received a report about slashed tires on a vehicle and other damages. "When the victim was able to view surveillance footage of the act," UPD...
Eclipse safety: What Oneida County is saying about traffic on April 8 and glasses
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. is warning residents to remain safe while viewing April's total solar eclipse, noting how the county is expecting an influx of visitors for the event, which will not happen again until 2144. Picente said traffic delays – especially around Routes 12 and 28 –...
COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT: Rome Lions donate to Rome library
JERVIS LIBRARY DONATION — The Rome Lions Club has donated $400 to Jervis Public Library to purchase large print books. Pictured here, Lion Dale Rashford presents the check to Lisa Matte, library director. Lions Club chapters worldwide are known for their efforts to improve the lives of the visually impaired as well as their work to prevent blindness. The Rome Lions Club is similarly known for its ongoing work to provide impactful initiatives, programs and grants and its service to the local community. (Photo courtesy Jervis Public Library)
EYEWITNESS WEATHER UPDATE: Cooler air is back in town
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FORECAST UPDATE BY METEOROLOGIST CRAIG FLINT:. TONIGHT: Partial clearing early, then some scattered light rain showers. Low: 38. Wind: Light. THURSDAY: Cooler with spotty sprinkles early. Becoming partly to mostly sunny and cooler late in the afternoon. High: 48. Wind: W/NW 5-15 mph. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny early. Windy...
Rome school board picks 2 finalists for next superintendent
ROME — The Rome City School District Board of Education has selected two finalists for the role of its next superintendent of schools. The board has been working with Madison-Oneida BOCES District Superintendent and CEO Scott A. Budelmann as its search consultant since September. The process opened formally Dec. 1.
Clark Mills Fire Department Founding Member Honored
A grateful Clark Mills Fire Department gave a proper sendoff this morning to their last founding member. Clark Mills Fire Department Founding Member Honored. A grateful Clark Mills Fire Department gave a proper sendoff this morning to their last founding member.
Trenton Man Arrested at Utica's Union Station After Deputies Say He 'Attacked' Officer
UTICA, N.Y. -- A Trenton man is facing charges after allegedly attacking a special patrol officer at Utica's Union Station. According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, Seth Kraft was behaving disorderly and was instructed to vacate the train station. According to deputies, he "attacked" the officer. Kraft, 38, was...
Supported Learning Summer School cuts in Rome explained
ROME — Rome City School District Director of Supported Learning Cristin Checchia responded to proposed cuts to the Supported Learning Summer School program Monday at a special board of education meeting in the District Office. Interim Superintendent Michael Hoose said questions were asked about reductions for the Supported Learning...
It's a mad, mad world Saturday at the Rome Capitol Theatre
ROME — The Rome Capitol Theatre, 222 W. Dominick St., will finish its “March Movie Mad, Mad, Mad, Madness” series at 1:30 and 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 30 with Stanley Kramer’s 1963 comedy epic, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” on the 40–foot wide screen.
2 Arrested Following Utica Search Warrant
UTICA, N.Y. -- A search warrant was executed in Utica following ongoing complaints of narcotics trafficking. On March 22, the Utica Police Department, assisted by Oneida County Sheriff's Office, had a search warrant for an apartment at 225 Herkimer Rd. Following the execution of the warrant, law enforcement discovered felony...
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