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Florida Freedom Tour to visit Venice
VENICE — The Florida Freedom Tour, a Mobile History Museum initiative, will visit the Venice Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 23.
Munson Arts Festival opens July 11
UTICA — The 2026 Munson Arts Festival will open Saturday, July 11, and continue through Sunday, July 19, featuring a week of art exhibitions, demonstrations, family activities, concerts and community events at Munson.
Third suspect charged in Herkimer stabbing investigation
HERKIMER — The third suspect wanted in a double stabbing on North Main Street has been taken into custody, according to the Herkimer Police Department.
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,…
New IndyCar video game officially set to release in early 2027
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It’s officially official. INDYCAR Racing The Game is coming to gaming consoles and PCs everywhere next year. The brand new and highly-anticipated IndyCar video game was announced by the series and motorsport simulation company iRacing Studios Friday. This…
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…
At least 4 children have drowned in Florida in last 3 weeks
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.
Chad Johnson, executive chef of Bern’s Steak House, has died
Rape kit provider on probation after victims waited up to 12 hours for forensic exam
The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence placed the Suncoast Center in Pinellas County on a 90-day corrective action plan.
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.