Donna Thompson
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Remington Arms moving headquarters to Georgia: What we know now
The owner of Remington Arms will relocate its headquarters to Georgia; Ilion manufacturing operation will continue. Here's what we know. → Read More
From garage classes to fitness center: Live Well Fitness promoting healthy lifestyle
The group fitness classes Kelly Daukontas was offering in her garage outgrew the space so she opened Live Well Fitness Health and Wellness Center. → Read More
Matthew Palumbo appointed Frankfort town police chief, expands police coverage
The Town of Frankfort Police Department is now providing 24-hour coverage under new Chief Matthew Palumbo. → Read More
Jury finds Swanton guilty of murder, assault in Herkimer County case
Attorneys summed up their arguments in the trial of Stephen Swanton in the death of one man and shooting of another. Jury deliberations begin. → Read More
Herkimer County man on trial in murder of retired NYC firefighter near Old Forge
The murder trial of Stephen Swanton began Tuesday in Herkimer County Court. Swanton is charged with killing one man and shooting another. → Read More
Ilion deputy mayor steps down, two other board members receive suspicious packages in mail
Ilion Deputy Mayor Charles Lester agreed to step down from that post this week but remains on village board. Lester and mayor receive suspicious mail. → Read More
Fly Creek Cider Mill announces plans to reopen — date to be announced
The Michaels family has announced plans to reopen the Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard. → Read More
Herkimer County reports 42 new COVID-19 cases in past week
Herkimer County Public Health updates COVID-19 numbers for the past week - 42 new cases, 3 patients hospitalized as of Friday. → Read More
Ilion Days coming back 'Ilion Strong' this July
The Ilion Days Committee is planning an abbreviated version of the annual summer festival. → Read More
Herkimer County reports COVID-19 positive seven-day average of 0.8%
Herkimer County Public Health updates COVID-19 statistics for the county - 40 new cases reported during the past week. → Read More
Search continues for 90-year-old Newport man believed to have drowned in West Canada Creek
The search continued Friday for a Newport man who is believed to have drowned in the West Canada Creek. → Read More
Herkimer mayor: Dealing with problems along Bellinger Brook will be multi-stage process
Herkimer moves ahead with project to replace bridge on West German Street over Bellinger Brook. Work is expected to start next spring. → Read More
Porch fire damages two-family house; two assisted from upstairs apartment in Frankfort
Fire in Frankfort displaces four; neighbors, police assisted two people who lived on second floor. → Read More
Herkimer cartoonist publishes first graphic novel
A Herkimer cartoonist has penned and published his first graphic novels and says there will be more to come. → Read More
Ilion mayor: Route 51 bridge replacement will help mitigate flooding
NYS DOT to replace Route 51 bridge in Ilion. Project designed to help mitigate flooding. → Read More
New Little Falls Police Chief Robert Thomas looks to bring updates, empathy to new role
Robert Thomas began as a dispatcher and worked his way up in 26 years of law enforcement experience. → Read More
Mohawk woman: 'I so hope my readers enjoy the book'
A Mohawk woman has published her first children's book. It started as a bedtime story for her two daughters. → Read More
Genesis Disposables in Frankfort awarded $400,000 state grant to help shore up medical supply chain
Genesis Disposables of Frankfort receives $400,000 state grant to hire more employees and increase production. → Read More
Oral arguments set in case against Rochester man charged in Old Forge shootings
Oral arguments are scheduled to begin in case against Rochester man charged with killing one man and injuring another in Old Forge. → Read More
Hearings still on hold in Little Falls arson-murder case
It's been a year since a fire in Little Falls apartment building resulted in the death of a man. Two women were charged with arson and murder . → Read More