OPL offers spring break programs, from Legos to roller coasters
Elementary- and middle-school students off from school for spring break can have some fun at Oneida Public Library at one or all of four daytime programs, April 26 through April…
Op-Ed: Senate Passes Valesky-Sponsored Legislation to Provide Madison County with a Share of Gaming Revenue from State
The Senate today passed legislation (57-1) sponsored by Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) that would provide Madison County with 25 percent of the state’s share of gaming revenue generated within…
Oz-Stravaganza! 2016 Chittenango
Oz-Stravaganza! 2016, themed “Wonderful Women of Oz will take place in downtown Chittenango, June 3rd – 5th. The 39th annual festival is held to honor the creator of Oz, Chittenango…
Op-Ed: Griffo urges Assembly to pass firefighter cancer coverage following Senate’s approval
State Senator Joseph Griffo announced today that the New York State Senate has once again passed a bill that would expand benefit coverage for volunteer firefighters who are diagnosed with…
Op-Ed: Equal pay for equal work legislation passes Assembly
On April 12, we will recognize national Equal Pay Day. This is not an arbitrary date, but a representation of just how far into the year women must work to…
American Red Cross Honors Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is April 10-17 and the American Red Cross, Western and Central New York Region, is honoring its volunteers who give their time to help people in need.…
To the Editor: Hillary’s Honesty
To the Editor: Claims that Hillary Rodham Clinton is not honest and cannot be trusted are baffling. In speeches, debates, interviews, and testimony before legislative committees, she has offered careful,…
City of Rome Man arrested on Rape Charges
Major Francis S. Coots of the New York State Police and Chief Deputy Joseph Lisi of the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center, announce the arrest of 18-year-old Esteban B. Ramos,…
Second annual roller derby tournament at JFK Arena
What: Siege of CNY Tournament Date: April 16-17, 2016 Time: 8:30am-10pm Where: John F. Kennedy Civic Arena, 500 W. Embargo St., Rome, NY 13440 Cost: Pre-sale – $35 weekend pass…
Madison County Man charged with Rape
On April 7 at approximately 11:46 a.m., State Police responded to a report of a rape at a residence in Georgetown. Following an investigation,Nicholas M. Collins, 25, of Madison, was…
Cancer Survivors and Caregivers to be Honored at American Cancer Society Relay For Life
Local cancer survivors and their caregivers will take the celebratory first lap at the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Madison County event Saturday, June 4, at Oneida…
Troopers investigate fatal car accident In Smithfield
Morrisville-based state police are investigating a one-car fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred in Smithfield Saturday morning. At approximately 11:04 a.m. April 9, troopers were dispatched to Oxbow Road near…