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Adirondack announces middle school honor rolls
BOONVILLE — Adirondack Middle School has announced the students named to the High Honor Roll, Honor Roll and Merit Roll for the fourth marking period of the 2025-26 academic year. Principal Brandie Collins recognized students for their academic achievement and…
July celebrates National Ice Cream Month
National Ice Cream Month is observed each July, a tradition that began in 1984 when Congress designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day. President Ronald Reagan signed the proclamation,…
Adirondack Senior High School announces honor rolls
BOONVILLE — Adirondack Senior High School has announced the students named to the High Honor Roll, Honor Roll and Merit Roll for the fourth marking period of the 2025-26 academic year. Principal Alicia Ross recognized students for their academic achievement…
Lewis County Fair returns with rodeo, family fun
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County Fair will return Tuesday, July 21, through Saturday, July 25, bringing five days of agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, motorsports, carnival rides and family entertainment to the Lewis County Fairgrounds, 5485 Bostwick St.
Helen E. Hoffert
PORT LEYDEN- Helen E. (McCauley) Hoffert, 65, wife of Terrence, of Hunkins Road, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse.
Race-day traditions fuel Boilermaker runners
UTICA — Thousands of Boilermaker runners won't be tackling the course alone this year. Along nearly every mile, bands, DJs, cheer squads and community groups will line the streets to encourage participants during the 49th annual race.
Patricia A. Porter
FORESTPORT — Patricia A. Porter, 94, of North Lake Road, widow of Howard J., passed away peacefully at Wynn Hospital, Utica, after a brief illness.
Library to host local history speaker series
OLD FORGE — The Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., will host the Town of Webb Historical Association’s Local History and Stories Series on Thursdays throughout the summer, with free programs beginning at 5 p.m. each week. Organized by Historical…
Rome Sports Hall of Fame to honor 1998 RFA field hockey team
ROME — The 1998 Section III champion and state finalist Rome Free Academy field hockey team is this year’s honoree for the Rome Sports Hall of Fame’s Ellie Bruce Exceptional Team of Excellence Award.
Founding Father's legacy lives on at Hamilton College
CLINTON — Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States, played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, experiences that later influenced his efforts to build a strong federal government and establish the nation’s financial system.
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