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Two dead from Oneida Castle fire
ONEIDA CASTLE — Two people are dead following a house fire on East Second Street in Oneida Castle late Sunday night, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. The alarm was raised at 11:37 p.m. for the house fire at 32 E. Second St., a two-family home. Responding rescue personnel were told that five people had managed to escape, but two others were unaccounted for and believed to still be inside, authorities stated.
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Madison and Oneida counties Monday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 11:32 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until Tuesday at midnight for Madison and Oneida counties. The storms are packing marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 11:32 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...
Man jumps to death off Rome cellphone tower
ROME — One person died when he jumped off a cellphone tower on Erie Boulevard West in Rome Friday afternoon, according to emergency officials. Authorities said the victim, whose identity was not released, notified his family about his intent to jump and the family called 911 at about 5:22 p.m. The man was found climbing the cellphone tower on Erie Boulevard West at South Levitt and South Charles streets. Authorities said he jumped shortly thereafter and died from his injuries.
One man rescued from Oneida Lake in middle of night
ONEIDA LAKE — One person was rescued out of Oneida Lake shortly after midnight on Friday when a neighbor heard him screaming for help about a half-mile off Godfrey Point, according to the Sylvan Beach Fire Department. The victim was southeast of the boat launch and Sylvan Beach put...
SALUTE TO SERVICE: Rome native reflects on Army service
ROME — At 30 years old, William Goodwin reflects on a military career that has shaped his life in profound ways. A native of Rome, Goodwin served in the Army, specializing in the Patriot Missile System. “I wanted to give back to my country,” Goodwin said, explaining his motivation...
$5 Does It: Upstate Spray Foam/Applied Coatings Present $5 Friday at Utica-Rome
VERNON, NY – $5 does it. This Friday, May 31, Utica-Rome Speedway returns to action with $5 Friday presented by Upstate Spray Foam Insulation and Applied Coatings. A complete program of live and local stock car racing is set for the Home of Heroes with grandstand admission just five bucks.
Memorial Day, Kenny Chesney, Oz-Stravaganza: 18 things to do this week in Central New York
Today is Memorial Day, the day Americans honor and mourn those members of the military who gave their lives for their country. As you read this, parade lines are being formed across Central New York for their annual observances of the holiday. After a day of rest and reflection, the...
Verona Community Day set for July 13
VERONA — Verona will host its annual Community Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at the Verona Town Hall, 6600 Germany Road. The event will take place rain or shine, in the parking lot and town park. The Verona Historical Association will hold its...
Village of Manlius honors nation’s heroes at Memorial Day parade
VILLAGE OF MANLIUS (WSYR-TV) — It’s been at least 70 years of crowds of people gathering on the streets in the Village of Manlius to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Crowds of people lined the streets in Manlius on Monday, May 27. Many people were waving...
Memorial Day expected to be rainy across Central New York
Syracuse, N.Y. — If your Memorial Day plans include a cookout or time at the beach, it might be best to get those activities in on Sunday. The forecast for Memorial Day calls for an 80% chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service. The high should be 78 degrees.
Breakdown, predictions for Camden vs. New Hartford in Class A softball final
Syracuse, N.Y. — The New Hartford and Camden softball teams have headlined the Tri-Valley league in recent years. Now, the teams will face off with more than league bragging rights on the line. This time, a Section III Class A title hangs in the balance. If you purchase a...
Rome rededicates Veterans Park on Memorial Day
ROME — A Memorial Day ceremony was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Veterans Memorial Park, 200 N. James St., followed by the rededication of the newly renovated Veterans Park. The park recently underwent a significant overhaul, featuring new memorial monuments placed around the central statue. The flag was...
Madison County real estate: See all homes sold, May 18-May 24
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Madison County reported from May 18 to May 24. There were 13 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,940-square-foot home on Kinderhook Road in Sullivan that sold for $285,000. Cazenovia.
Rome's Summer Day Camp Program available
ROME — The City of Rome Parks & Recreation Department is offering its Summer Day Camp Program from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from July 1 to Aug. 23 at Pinti Field, 200 6th Street. The program is for children ages 6-12. Lunch is provided daily by the Rome City School District.
Russell Post hosts annual installation ceremony
VERNON — The annual installation of officers ceremony for the American Legion William Russell Post 404 and the Sons of the American Legion officers took place at the post recently with Duane Clark, past county commander, a 22-year Army veteran, and Walt Constantini, past county commander, and a 20-year Air Force veteran, officiating.
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