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Rome's annual paving project begins Monday with Floyd Ave.
ROME — The city of Rome’s annual street paving program will begin Monday and run through October, with five to 12 sections of road in each of the seven wards.
LCHS announces recent births
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County Health System (LCHS) announces the following recent births at Lewis County General Hospital:
Could you score at the World Cup? Many Americans think they can
Think you could score a World Cup penalty kick against a professional keeper? One in four Americans thinks they could. That’s the findings of a survey of 2,000 people, which found 28% feeling they could convert from the penalty if…
‘American Horror Story: 13’ release date and who’s returning
Expect to see your favorite "Coven" witches on your screen this fall.
10 Credit Card Benefits That Are Often Oversold
To stand out in the highly competitive credit card market, issuers often load up their advertising with features and perks that sound impressive. But the truth is, many of these benefits are offered by most credit cards. They’re nice to…
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,…
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.
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.