Kathryne Davis
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Boilermaker Kids' Run brings fun, smiles
Thousands of people made their way to Mohawk Valley Community College on Saturday morning to participate in the 30th Boilermaker Kids’ Run.Adults arrived with their children on the sunny morning, which was the opposite of last year’s run, which was canceled due to rainy weather. More than 1,300 children participated in this year's Kids' Run, according to Boilermaker organizers.Ben Barone, 11,… → Read More
Burth prepares for 41st Boilermaker
Only one woman has run in every Boilermaker.“It’s a little scary,” Sheila Burth, 54, said about being the last female perennial. → Read More
Kids' Run all about 'fun'
Depending on your perspective, the 15K race might not be the most entertaining part of Boilermaker weekend.A more exclusive kids-only event always comes → Read More
Filmmaker hopes to show different side of incarceration
Instead of spending the summer before senior year relaxing, Marquis Palmer spent his time riding his bike around Utica with a backpack full of film equipment.The Hamilton College student has been filming for a documentary about mass incarceration in his hometown, interviewing people on how they have been impacted by a loved one being incarcerated.“At the most basic level I want to give these… → Read More
History found at construction sites around Utica
UTICA — Construction near downtown Utica has brought up the history of old Utica.Crews working on the Utica Memorial Auditorium Friday found old car parts close to the road near Oriskany Street. Lindsay Mogle, vice president of communications for the Utica Comets, said they haven’t gotten anyone out to check out the parts, but they believe the car was from the 1930s.“We don’t know how historical… → Read More
Tiger Team helps transform city
Every summer, the city of Utica gets a bit prettier thanks to the Tiger Team.In its third year, the Tiger Team sets out to help the community and employ → Read More
Town of Paris receiving $75,000 for pool repairs
State Sen. Joseph Griffo announced today that the Town of Paris will be receiving $75,000 in state funding to fix its municipal pool. → Read More
Fan-friendly 27,500 attended Hall of Fame induction ceremony
COOPERSTOWN — Fans dragged chairs and carried blankets to the grounds of the Clark Sports Center to ensure they would have a good seat early on the morning of the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony.About 27,500 fans gathered Sunday morning to watch Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, John Schuerholz and Bud Selig be inducted in the sunny weather.One fan was there a few hours… → Read More
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COOPERSTOWN — Fans dragged chairs and carried blankets to the grounds of the Clark Sports Center to ensure they would have a good seat early on the morning of the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony.About 27,500 fans gathered Sunday morning to watch Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, John Schuerholz and Bud Selig be inducted in the sunny weather.One fan was there a few hours… → Read More
Vernon Downs Racing canceled
Vernon Downs Live Harness Racing has been canceled for Thursday.Vice President of Marketing for Vernon Downs Ursula Maunder said in an email that racing was canceled due to insufficient entries to race.This is the fourth time this season Vernon Downs has canceled races. Racing was also canceled May 12, June 1 and June 22.Racing will continue at 6:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday. → Read More
Migliores win City Am Best-Ball event in playoff
UTICA -- It took John and Dante Migliore some extra time, but the father-son duo from Frankfort pulled off a win at the Greater Utica City Amateur Best-Ball tournament Friday at Valley View Golf Course.The Migliores shot a 9-under 62 to tie with Mike Beauchamp and Chris Brockway. In a playoff, the Migliores birdied the par-5 second hole, to best the team of Beauchamp (Deerfield) and Brockway… → Read More
People help boost runners on Burrstone Road's incline
The last five kilometers of the Boilermaker Road Race can cause problems for runners.They’re close enough to the end to be able to taste the finish line but still have to tackle the hill on Burrstone Road before turning onto Champlin Avenue.Spectators fill the streets that line Utica College and bring signs, costumes and cowbells to give runners the push they need to finish the race.The hill… → Read More
3-Mile Walk: 'It’s just nice to see all of these people out'
UTICA — Lisa Staple of Rome did the 3-Mile Walk with her family for 10 years.But after she was killed in a motorcycle accident along with her boyfriend, Bob Hoke, five years ago, her family now has been walking in her memory. They wear purple shirts with “Team Lisa” on the front. Staple’s daughter Jenna Lambe designed the shirts.This year the 17th annual walk took place at Mohawk Valley… → Read More
Boilermaker Kids' Run participants 'bummed' after cancellation
The recent rainy weather affecting the Mohawk Valley was again problematic Saturday.This time, the poor weather forced the Boilermaker Kids’ Run at Mohawk Valley Community College being cancelled for the first time in 29 years. Boilermaker President Tim Reed said the event will not be rescheduled. The Boilermaker's 3-Mile Walk went on as scheduled Saturday.“The conditions were unsafe,” Reed… → Read More
CVA's newest spring sport: girls lacrosse
With help from a few juniors, Central Valley Academy has a girls lacrosse team.Junior Grace LaPorte used to play softball, but wanted to have a new spring → Read More
New Hartford boys tennis continues undefeated season
Like many other spring teams, New Hartford boys tennis has to deal with the rainy and cold weather.“The weather has been rough,” coach Dan → Read More
New Hartford softball defeats CVA
New Hartford’s Cassie Keady limited Central Valley Academy to two runs as the Spartans defeated the Thunder 13-2 on Tuesday afternoon at → Read More
Whitesboro baseball defeats Central Valley 12-5
Avery Cook hit two home runs for Whitesboro as the Warriors defeated Central Valley Academy 12-5 on Tuesday afternoon at Whitesboro Middle School.Pat Galer hit a home run during a five-run fourth inning and also had a double during the game. The Warriors had doubles from Joe Ruggiero, Matt Parkinson, Zach Wessinger and Dom Fasolo.The Thunder had doubles from Josh Panko, Nick Dunning and Ben… → Read More
Boilermaker open registration begins Saturday
Open registration for the 40th Boilermaker Road Race will begin at noon Saturday.Participants can register by visiting boilermaker.com. According to a → Read More
Boilermaker open registration begins today
Open registration for the 40th Boilermaker Road Race will begin at noon Saturday.Participants can register by visiting boilermaker.com. According to a → Read More