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Operation Sunshine holiday campaign begins

Last year, Operation Sunshine was able to reach 1,649 families and spread a little more holiday cheer. Food, clothing and presents made their way to children in each of those families, making sure that they had something to celebrate come Christmas time. → Read More

Crash reported on Route 26 in Lee

A personal injury crash was reported at 8:54 a.m. in Lee, according to the Oneida County 911 Activity log. → Read More

Annsville man arrested for sexually abusing a child

An Annsville man is currently lodged in the Oneida County jail after being charged with sexual abuse of a child, according to the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center. → Read More

UPD: Utica man faces weapons charges after fight

A Utica man was taken into custody after a fight broke out on Monday, according to Utica police. → Read More

Can you help solve this Herkimer County cold case?

The New York State Police continue to investigate the August 1968 homicide of 25-year-old Donna Lee Hart.On August 8, 1968, Hart was home alone at her residence on ST-29 between Dolgeville and Salisbury Center in Herkimer County.At approximately 12:45 a.m., Donna called her father, Richard Karla, at his residence located in the Village of Dolgeville, which was only a few miles away. → Read More

Winning lotto ticket worth $62,683.50 sold at Chanatry's

The New York Lottery today announced a prize-winning ticket for the Oct.22 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at Chanatry’s Hometown Market. → Read More

Ilion Little Theatre's Dracula podcast brings old-school radio back to life

Dave Dellecese wanted to combine the popularity of the podcast while hearkening back to the height of radio.He hit upon a solution when he involved the Ilion Little Theatre, and "Dracula" the podcast was the exciting result. → Read More

Public Eye: At long last, Clayville Wicker Mill building to be demolished

Years ago, when you opened the doors to Clayville's Wicker Mill, you were greeted by the delicious scent of cinnamon and candy. As you walked up to the → Read More

Forecast: Rainy weekend ahead, snow possible

No matter how hard you try, chanting "rain, rain, go away" won't help you this weekend. Gray skies and heavy rain are in the forecast for most of the region. → Read More

Serious crash reported in Deerfield

A serious crash was reported Thursday morning in Deerfield on Route 12 southbound, according to Oneida County 911 log. → Read More

Utica couple arrested on felony drug charges

A Utica couple was arrested Tuesday on drug charges, according to state police. → Read More

Frankfort man charged with unlawful surveillance

A Frankfort man has been charged following a case of unlawful surveillance, according to Ilion police. → Read More

Crash reported on Herkimer Road

A crash occurred around 8:50 a.m. on Herkimer Road in Utica near Brody Drive, according to the Oneida County Activity log.Utica firefighters, police and state police were dispatched to the scene for a reported personal injury crash. → Read More

Meth lab leads to one arrest in Otsego County

A Plainfield man was charged after a 911 call announced the discovery of a meth lab in Plainfield, according to the Otsego County Sheriff's Office. → Read More

Bullet found in school in Oneida City School District

A bullet was discovered in a middle school hallway on Oct. 13 in the Oneida City School District, according to a release by Superintendent Mary-Margaret Zehr on the district's website. → Read More

Rome teen charged with felony after allegedly making a terroristic threat

A Rome teen has been charged with a felony for allegedly making a terroristic threat after posting a threat via social media, according to Rome police.The 17-year-old male student at Rome Free Academy was accused of posting the threat and sending it on to several other Rome Free Academy students, warning them not to attend school on Oct. 18, police report. → Read More

UPDATE: Victim IDed in fatal New Hartford accident

A fatal crash involving a pedestrian occurred around 9 p.m. Monday on Seneca Turnpike in New Hartford, according to the Oneida County 911 Activity log. → Read More

Serious crash in New Hartford involves pedestrian

A serious crash involving a pedestrian occurred around 9 p.m. Monday on Seneca Turnpike in New Hartford, according to the Oneida County 911 Activity log. → Read More

Local WWII veteran's medals awarded 58 years after his death

Utica native Sergeant Anthony Sirianni never received his WWII service medals.But decades later, his widow, Mary Jane Sirianni finally received them Monday morning at the Masonic Care Health Pavilion.Finding herself the center of the ceremonies was an unexpected change for the 94-year-old, who accepted her husband's medals with grace and a wide smile. → Read More

WWII medals finally presented to Utica native's family

Utica native Sergeant Anthony Sirianni never received his WWII service medals.But decades later, his widow, Mary Jane Sirianni finally received them Monday morning at the Masonic Care Health Pavilion.Finding herself the center of the ceremonies was an unexpected change for the 94-year-old, who accepted her husband's medals with grace and a wide smile. → Read More