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Whitesboro High School Holds Full-Scale Emergency Drill
A large-scale emergency drill brought together first responders and school staff at Whitesboro High School to test the district’s preparedness.
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran amid escalation in the Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further strikes against Iran following drone attacks on Kuwait and shipping incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel launched strikes in Gaza despite Hamas agreeing to disarm.
Missouri burglary suspect arrested at Boonville-Oneida County Fair
BOONVILLE — A Boonville-Oneida County Fair third-party vendor from Missouri was taken into custody Friday on an active violent felony warrant for burglary.
Heavy rain lingers tonight before a slow return to quieter weather | August 1, 2026
Heavy rain and potential flash flooding will persist through Sunday, giving way to much quieter and more comfortable conditions starting Monday.
Whitesboro Central School District hosts full-scale emergency exercise
WHITESBORO — In a role quite familiar to me, I had the honor of portraying a reporter responding to the Whitesboro Central School District's full-scale emergency exercise Saturday at the Whitesboro High School.
Justin Walley settling in as Colts’ nickel CB flanked by Charvarius Ward Sr., Sauce Gardner
WESTFIELD – It’s impossible not to notice the presence at cornerback. On the left side of Lou Anarumo’s defense: Former second-team All-Pro and Super Bowl champ Charvarius Ward Sr. Out wide right: Two-time first-team All-Pro Sauce Gardner. Almost overshadowed by the potential of…
Dozens of Olive Garden fans are allowed 'never-ending pasta' for life. Why?
Olive Garden famously boasts that guests are treated like “family." But some diners are clearly much closer “family” than others.
Sherrill Cruise-In returns for ninth year
SHERRILL — The ninth annual Sherrill Cruise-In and Concert will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Reilly-Mumford Memorial Park, 377 Sherrill Road, next to City Hall.
VALLEY MUSINGS: Some numbers are less welcome than others
Numbers are showing up more often in my garden journal these days.
Report: Police found possible explosive device while conducting traffic stop on west side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Police found a possible improvised explosive device while conducting a traffic stop on the west side of Indianapolis Saturday morning. According to a public report, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department conducted a traffic stop with…
'We're all human': Utica Police promote first woman captain
UTICA — When Utica Police Officer Thomas Lindsey was killed on the streets of Cornhill, Utica native Starr R. Wooden saw for herself the tension between the police and the citizens they were sworn to protect and serve.
Sack-happy No. 2 overall pick David Bailey already making an impact for Jets early in training camp
David Bailey is already making an impact at New York Jets training camp. The No. 2 overall pick from Texas Tech is impressing teammates and coaches with his performance. On Thursday, the edge rusher was credited with three "sacks" during…