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The New York State Department of Transportation has released the following road work report for the week beginning Dec. 15.
Road work report for the week beginning Dec. 15
The New York State Department of Transportation has released the following road work report for the week beginning Dec. 15, 2025.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The New York State Department of Transportation has released the following road work report for the week beginning Dec. 15.
Oneida County officials are reminding short-term rental owners that they must register their properties by Jan. 1 in order to continue listing with online booking and other services.
Oneida County reminds about deadline to register short-term rental units
UTICA — Oneida County officials are reminding short-term rental owners that they must register their properties by Jan. 1 in order to continue listing with online booking and other services.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Oneida County officials are reminding short-term rental owners that they must register their properties by Jan. 1 in order to continue listing with online booking and other services.
Rome Health will receive $18.9 million in state grant funding to advance health information technology, cybersecurity and telehealth across its network.
Rome Health receives $18.9 million state grant for IT upgrades
Rome Health will receive $18.9 million in state grant funding to advance health information technology, cybersecurity and telehealth across its network, according to hospital and state officials.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Rome Health will receive $18.9 million in state grant funding to advance health information technology, cybersecurity and telehealth across its network.
A father-and-son team toting long-barelled guns shot and killed 15 people including a 10-year-old girl at Sydney's Bondi Beach, authorities said Monday, labelling it an antisemitic terrorist attack on a Jewish festival.
Father and son gunmen kill 15 at Jewish festival on Australia's Bondi Beach
A father-and-son team toting long-barelled guns shot and killed 15 people including a 10-year-old girl at Sydney's Bondi Beach, authorities said Monday, labelling it an antisemitic terrorist attack on a
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December 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
A father-and-son team toting long-barelled guns shot and killed 15 people including a 10-year-old girl at Sydney's Bondi Beach, authorities said Monday, labelling it an antisemitic terrorist attack on a Jewish festival.
Hosted by the Rome branch of the NAACP in collaboration with many of its community partners, the event was designed to provide "whatever folks might need to help them out," said president Jacqueline M. Nelson.
Warm 'N' Cozy Lunch with Santa honors Kari Ketchum in Rome
The Rome NAACP hosted the Warm 'N' Cozy Lunch with Santa at the Rome Polish Home, honoring Kari Ketchum and providing food, clothing and activities for families.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Hosted by the Rome branch of the NAACP in collaboration with many of its community partners, the event was designed to provide "whatever folks might need to help them out," said president Jacqueline M. Nelson.
Senior running back Mike Washington Jr. (Utica/Cicero-North Syracuse) has been named to the All-SEC second team by the league’s coaches.
CNY COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: All-SEC honors for Senior Bowl-bound Mike Washington
Senior running back Mike Washington Jr. (Utica/Cicero-North Syracuse), the New Mexico State transfer who proved he belonged in the Southeast Conference (SEC) by leading the University of Arkansas football team in rushing, has been named to the All-SEC second team by the league's coaches.
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December 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Senior running back Mike Washington Jr. (Utica/Cicero-North Syracuse) has been named to the All-SEC second team by the league’s coaches.
The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is seeking enthusiastic ski volunteers for its Camp Abilities winter program at McCauley Mountain.
Ski volunteers needed for CABVI’s Camp Abilities
OLD FORGE — The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is seeking enthusiastic ski volunteers for its Camp Abilities winter program at McCauley Mountain from 9 a.m.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is seeking enthusiastic ski volunteers for its Camp Abilities winter program at McCauley Mountain.
After nine months of classroom study and on-the-job experience, eight Turning Stone Enterprises team members have completed the organization’s first-ever Skilled Trades Education Program.
Turning Stone Enterprises promotes first team members to complete STEP
Eight Turning Stone Enterprises employees completed the first Skilled Trades Education Program in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
After nine months of classroom study and on-the-job experience, eight Turning Stone Enterprises team members have completed the organization’s first-ever Skilled Trades Education Program.
Herkimer County Community College Professor Blake Pitcher has released his newest novel, "The Bird Room," a story that connects the struggle of rural America with the shadow of the supernatural.
Herkimer College professor publishes new novel, 'The Bird Room'
Herkimer County Community College Professor Blake Pitcher has released a new novel, ‘The Bird Room,’ blending rural themes with supernatural fiction.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Herkimer County Community College Professor Blake Pitcher has released his newest novel, "The Bird Room," a story that connects the struggle of rural America with the shadow of the supernatural.
Area veterans and volunteers laid wreaths at the graves of hundreds of service members and first responders Saturday in the veterans section at the historic Forest Hill Cemetery.
Wreaths Across America ceremony honors veterans in Utica
Volunteers and veterans gathered at Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica for a Wreaths Across America ceremony honoring service members and first responders.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Area veterans and volunteers laid wreaths at the graves of hundreds of service members and first responders Saturday in the veterans section at the historic Forest Hill Cemetery.
Take a trip through Christmases past with these vintage Daily Sentinel holiday ads, spanning the years 1900 to 2000.
December 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Take a trip through Christmases past with these vintage Daily Sentinel holiday ads, spanning the years 1900 to 2000.
Hundreds of police officers were scouring the Brown University campus along with nearby neighborhoods and poring over video in the hunt for a shooter who opened fire in a classroom, killing two people and wounding nine others.
Fear grips Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 as police search for shooter
Hundreds of police officers are scouring the Brown University campus and nearby neighborhoods in the hunt for a shooter who killed two people and wounded nine others in a classroom.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Hundreds of police officers were scouring the Brown University campus along with nearby neighborhoods and poring over video in the hunt for a shooter who opened fire in a classroom, killing two people and wounding nine others.
Two local interviews became a reminder of why documenting community stories matters.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Two remarkable lives, one powerful reminder
As a journalist, I’ve interviewed hundreds of people over the years — community leaders, public officials, quiet heroes who never seek attention, and everyday residents simply doing their best to make life a little better for those around them. But every now and then, a conversation reaches into...
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December 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Two local interviews became a reminder of why documenting community stories matters.
Students in the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Cosmetology program gained real-world experience this fall through Salon Illusions, a student-run cosmetology clinic open to community members.
Herkimer BOCES cosmetology students gain experience through clinic
Herkimer BOCES cosmetology students gained hands-on experience working with community clients through the annual Salon Illusions clinic.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Students in the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Cosmetology program gained real-world experience this fall through Salon Illusions, a student-run cosmetology clinic open to community members.
Students at HCCC rallied to support vulnerable mothers and families through Evelyn’s House.
Herkimer College club donates supplies to support Evelyn’s House
Herkimer County Community College students organized a donation drive supporting Evelyn’s House, which serves pregnant and parenting women in Utica.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Students at HCCC rallied to support vulnerable mothers and families through Evelyn’s House.
The Hamilton girls basketball team jumped out to an early lead, held off a Clinton charge and then pulled away to remain undefeated early into the 2025-26 season.
Hamilton girls basketball nabs third consecutive win to begin 2025-26 season (28 photos)
Logan Langel led all players with 19 points — hitting a pair of buzzer-beaters in the first half in the process — and the Emerald Knights earned a 58-33 win over host Clinton on Friday. Plus other Section III girls and boys basketball highlights from around the Utica-Rome metro area.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Hamilton girls basketball team jumped out to an early lead, held off a Clinton charge and then pulled away to remain undefeated early into the 2025-26 season.
Rome Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan issued a statement Friday evening following his guilty plea to a violation charge in Rome City Court.
Lanigan issues statement after guilty plea
Rome Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan issued a statement following his guilty plea to a harassment violation in Rome City Court, addressing civil claims, video evidence, and the impact on taxpayers.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Rome Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan issued a statement Friday evening following his guilty plea to a violation charge in Rome City Court.
The public vote to bond $2 million to continue construction a new Barneveld Fire Station was approved with overwhelming support this week.
Residents approve $2 million bond for new Barneveld firehouse
The public vote to bond $2 million to continue construction a new Barneveld Fire Station was approved with overwhelming support this week, said Trenton Joint Fire Chief Kevin Kalk. The vote was held Tuesday evening and came in at 82 in support and four against, Kalk stated.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The public vote to bond $2 million to continue construction a new Barneveld Fire Station was approved with overwhelming support this week.
Candlestick or rope? Ballroom or study? The answers await in the Broadway Theatre League's presentation of "Clue."
Broadway Utica beings 'Clue' to Stanley stage in Utica
Broadway Utica will present “Clue” on Dec. 14–15 at the Stanley Theatre in Utica, offering a 90-minute stage adaptation of the film and board game.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Candlestick or rope? Ballroom or study? The answers await in the Broadway Theatre League's presentation of "Clue."
The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley announced the addition of Rome native and national Christian/Gospel recording artist Gabriel Day to its “A Better Place Project.”
Rome hip-hop artist joins YMCA in ‘making the world a better place’
ROME — The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley recently announced the addition of Rome native and national Christian/Gospel recording artist Gabriel Day to its “A Better Place Project.” This past
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December 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley announced the addition of Rome native and national Christian/Gospel recording artist Gabriel Day to its “A Better Place Project.”
The Utica Fire Department recognized 37 officers at the 2025 Valor Day Awards Ceremony on Thursday morning, Dec. 11.
Firefighters honored at Utica Fire Department's Valor Day
The Utica Fire Department recognized 37 officers at the 2025 Valor Day Awards Ceremony on Thursday morning, Dec. 11.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The Utica Fire Department recognized 37 officers at the 2025 Valor Day Awards Ceremony on Thursday morning, Dec. 11.
A total of 11 players from Section III teams from the Mohawk Valley have been named to the New York State High School Girls Soccer all-state teams following the 2025 season.
11 Utica-Rome Section III girls soccer players earn all-state honors for 2025
A total of 11 players from Section III teams from the Mohawk Valley that encompass the Daily Sentinel's coverage area have been named to the New York State High School Girls Soccer all-state teams following the 2025 season. For the second time in as many seasons, New Hartford led Utica-Rome area sel...
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December 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A total of 11 players from Section III teams from the Mohawk Valley have been named to the New York State High School Girls Soccer all-state teams following the 2025 season.
Why are kids obsessed with 6-7? We don’t know either. But we're looking at four cases where 6-7 actually relates to something in Upstate New York.
Upstate NY’s strangest connections to the number 67 (yes, really)
Why are kids obsessed with 6-7? We don’t know either. But we're looking at four cases where 6-7 actually relates to something in Upstate New York.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Why are kids obsessed with 6-7? We don’t know either. But we're looking at four cases where 6-7 actually relates to something in Upstate New York.
The inaugural Rome Sports Hall of Fame Turkey Toss Cornhole Tournament was held last Saturday and drew over 20 entries at the Rome Polish Home.
Rome Sports Hall of Fame holds inaugural Turkey Toss Cornhole Tournament
The inaugural Rome Sports Hall of Fame Turkey Toss Cornhole Tournament was held on Saturday and drew over 20 entries at the Rome Polish Home.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The inaugural Rome Sports Hall of Fame Turkey Toss Cornhole Tournament was held last Saturday and drew over 20 entries at the Rome Polish Home.