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Rome Sports Hall of Fame to honor 1998 RFA field hockey team
ROME — The 1998 Section III champion and state finalist Rome Free Academy field hockey team is this year’s honoree for the Rome Sports Hall of Fame’s Ellie Bruce Exceptional Team of Excellence Award.
Founding Father's legacy lives on at Hamilton College
CLINTON — Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States, played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, experiences that later influenced his efforts to build a strong federal government and establish the nation’s financial system.
LEE CENTER NEWS: Church news and community notes
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Lady Godiva rides through the streets
Today is Friday, July 10, the 191st day of 2026. There are 174 days left in the year.
$110 million in state grants to improve local 9-1-1 systems
ALBANY — Oneida County will receive $2.1 million from two state grants to help improve public safety communications and dispatching, according to Governor Kathy Hochul.
Kiwanis Food Kart collected for Webb Community Food Pantry
OLD FORGE — The Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks sponsored its 18th Annual Food Kart Day on Saturday, June 27, collecting non-perishable foods, hygiene supplies, and $1,000 in cash donations for the Webb Community Food Pantry, located at St.…
Oneida County legislators approve $63.8 million MVCC operating budget
UTICA — The Oneida County Board of Legislators approved Mohawk Valley Community College’s $63.8 million operating budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, including a county contribution of more than $9.3 million.
Earlville Opera House to debut expanded courtyard
EARLVILLE — Earlville Opera House will celebrate the opening of its newly expanded outdoor Courtyard with a Summer Tailgate FUNdraiser, featuring the Rusty Pickup Band from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the Earlville Opera House Arts Center,…
How best to beat the heat on Boilermaker Sunday
UTICA — The No. 1 health tip for people planning to either run in or just attend the Boilermaker Road Race on Sunday is to start hydrating as soon as possible, according to Boilermaker Medical Command. It will be too…