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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...
Utica Police investigating death of bartender
The Utica Police Department is investigating the death of local bartender Lorrene Asker, who died on Monday after being found with severe injuries. Lt. Michael Curley said that on Tuesday, May 14, at 10 p.m., Lorrene closed the bar where she had been working that night. At around 10:30 p.m., a call was placed by a third party who had been flagged down by a pedestrian who found Asker injured outside the bar.
Interested in becoming a master gardener? Here's how
So, what kind of people become master gardeners? Do they have a lot of experience beforehand? How about knowledge, time and energy?. It just so happens that the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County has a Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) program with something for just about everyone. It really doesn’t matter how much you know, or don’t know! You’ll still fit in.
Sunday Forecast: Clouds Give Way to Sunshine
Good morning! Today, after some morning clouds sunshine will move in with temps climbing into the upper 70s! So if you have any outdoor plans today the weather will be absolutely perfect. Unfortunately, that won't be the case come Memorial Day. Low pressure is arriving from the west bringing widespread rain and potentially a couple embedded thunderstorms in the afternoon. If we're lucky we could see a brief window of dry weather in the morning with a couple spotty showers.
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.
Mass. teens named co-valedictorians at New York school
“It was nice for my parents to not have to clap for one person, feel a little bad for the other.”. Identical twins from Southborough, Massachusetts, now have more in common than just their DNA, college, sport of choice and major (which might seem impossible). Chloe and Olivia Chiota graduated...
Western Town Library hosts chicken riggie fundraiser
WESTERNVILLE — The Board of Trustees for the Western Town Library, 9172 Main St., are hosting a Chicken Riggie takeout fundraiser from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6. The menu includes chicken riggies from Mazzaferro’s Meats and Deli, salad fixings with tomato and cucumber from Carlo Masi’s, two slices of bread from Ferlo’s, and two chocolate chunk cookies for dessert. The cost is $15.
Kaitlyn Conley granted right to appeal
Kaitlyn Conley, convicted of manslaughter in 2017, and her attorneys are moving forward with a new appeal following a decision by the State Appellate Division in Rochester. The State Appellate Division in Rochester granted permission to appeal the rejection of an attempt to overturn her manslaughter conviction on May 17, according to her attorney.
Details on Utica's Memorial Day Parade
Executive Director of the Central New York Veterans Outreach Center Vincent Scalise stopped by the NewsTalk set to discuss the upcoming Memorial Day parade in Utica. The annual Memorial Day parade in Utica is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Monday.
Matt Sheppard earns Thunder on the Thruway victory at Utica-Rome Speedway
VERNON — For the fourth time this season, and the 75th time in his career, Matt Sheppard went to victory lane at Utica-Rome Speedway, besting the 3 Bastards Brewing Modified field. The Savannah, New York, resident came from the sixth starting spot in Round No. 2 of the F.X....
Utica man arrested after New Hartford traffic stop
NEW HARTFORD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Utica man is facing drug charges after he was stopped at a traffic detail by New Hartford Police on Wednesday, May 22. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Genesee Street in the town of New Hartford on Wednesday. While they interviewed the driver — later identified at 54-year-old Tyrone Pits of Utica, another officer allegedly noticed what appeared to be a bag with what they believed to be crack cocaine and a large sum of cash. Pits was subsequently ordered from the vehicle and detained.
Eyewitness Weather Forecast for Friday, May 24 — May Showers, temperatures plummet next week?
Here is your Eyewitness Weather forecast for Friday, May 24 from Meteorologist Tim Drawbridge:. TONIGHT: Mostly clear, a diminishing wind. LOW: 47. Wind: becoming light and variable. SATURDAY: Sunshine gives way to clouds. Scattered showers and perhaps a thunderstorm arriving mid-to-late afternoon. HIGH: 80. WIND: becoming south to southwest 5-10...
Stilwells from Whitesboro, New Hartford's Tommy Goodelle and Hamilton's Will Chouinard on to boys state golf tournament
HAMILTON — Chris and Mike Stilwell of Whitesboro qualified for the boys golf state tournament in a group of nine players from Section III. New Hartford’s Tommy Goodelle and Hamilton’s Will Chouinard also qualified with their performances in the two-day qualifier event at Seven Oaks Golf Club.
Motor In Methodists plan annual car show in Frankfort
FRANKFORT — The Motor In Methodists of Acme Road will host its fifth annual car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Morning Star United Methodist Church, 4224 Acme Road. The event, held rain or shine, will feature cars ranging from antiques and vintage...
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