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Ilion native Keith Willner runs 15K Boilermaker in honor of his late dad
UTICA — The second Sunday in July has always been Boilermaker Road Race weekend for the Willner family.
Camden native Sam Morse top local Boilermaker 15K finisher — again
UTICA — Camden native Sam Morse was once again the top local finisher in the 49th edition of the Boilermaker Road Race 15K on a sun-drenched Sunday morning, earning 19th place with a time of 47 minutes and 42 seconds.
Zoo reptiles draw smiles on Boilermaker course
UTICA — The Utica Zoo brought a pair of friendly reptiles to cheer on runners during the 49th Boilermaker Road Race on Sunday.
Boilermaker Walk lets participants enjoy parks, set the pace
UTICA — As Boilermaker festivities kicked off on Saturday, July 11, people of all ages gathered at the Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) campus to participate in the Boilermaker Walk, for a morning of fitness and fun.
Joe Wilczinski still going strong as one of the Boilermaker's last perennial runners
MARCY — Seven. That’s the number of runners left who have completed every single Boilermaker Road Race since it began in 1978.
Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member
ONEIDA — The Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce has announced that the local company Media Haus, a creative marketing and design agency focused on defining clarity, consistency, and creativity for business branding, web presence, graphic design, and social media campaigns,…
ANDRO of Rome awarded $4.4 million Air Force contract
ROME — ANDRO Computational Solutions in Rome has been awarded an additional $4.4 million in funding through a contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate to work on military communications, according to company officials.
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.
Saranac Post-Race Party caps another Boilermaker weekend
UTICA — The pounding footsteps may have faded from the streets of Utica, but the celebration was just getting started.
New Hartford Fire Truck Spectacular returns to Sangertown
NEW HARTFORD — The New Hartford Fire Department’s 22nd annual Fire Truck Spectacular returns from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Sangertown Square Mall, 8555 Seneca Turnpike.
Herkimer BOCES board re-elects Pullis, Loiacono as leaders
HERKIMER — Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Board of Education President Holly Pullis and Vice President Ronald Loiacono were re-elected to one-year terms during the board’s annual reorganization meeting Tuesday, July 7, at the Herkimer BOCES William E. Busacker Complex.