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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.
Village welcomes former police officer, Navy fireman
LAND O’LAKES – The Tunnel to Towers Let Us Do Good Village has welcomed two new heroes to its growing community. Navy Fireman Brenda Arnaud and Industry Borough Police Officer Scott Morrison are among the 11 heroes who have moved into the village this year. Nearly 30 families…
5 things to know about the IMG lawsuit — and keeping kids safe
IndyCar video game coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC in 2027
INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time in nearly two decades, a standalone IndyCar video game is heading to consoles and PC. On Friday, IndyCar announced that the official standalone video game, IndyCar Racing The Game, will launch on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles and PC via…
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.
Warrant issued for Indianapolis man accused of stealing around $20,000 worth of tools
Court documents say police are still searching for Jeremiah Marsh and the missing tools.
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…