Micaela Parker
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Utica, NY, United States
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Local fire departments address high rise fires
When one of the highest floors of the Kennedy Plaza high-rise apartment building caught fire in 2010, firefighters had two priorities: rescue a man trapped in an elevator on the fire floor and put out the fire. → Read More
Seppi sentenced for final time in explosive package case
An Ohio man has now be sentenced on all charges related to the explosive-related injury of a Floyd man following his appearance in Oneida County Court Wednesday. → Read More
Monday Morning Conversation: Former O-D reporter stays in contact
New Hartford resident Shirley Williams hasn’t worked at the Observer-Dispatch in the last 27 years, but she’s still a daily figure in the lives of current reporters. → Read More
O-D Alumni: Former O-D reporter stays in contact
New Hartford resident Shirley Williams hasn't worked at the Observer-Dispatch in the last 27 years, but she's still a daily figure in the lives of current reporters. → Read More
Did Billy the Kid have a Clinton connection?
Is there a connection between Billy the Kid – notorious Old West outlaw and gunslinger – and Clinton, N.Y.? → Read More
Complaint accuses AMF of age discrimination
When attorney Daniel Dowe started looking into the sudden firing of his childhood friend from a local bowling alley, he didn’t know if he’d manage to be much help. → Read More
Lawsuit accuses AMF of age discrimination
When attorney Daniel Dowe started looking into the sudden firing of his childhood friend from a local bowling alley, he didn’t know if he’d manage to be much help. → Read More
DEC discusses fishing, regulations with refugees
For many refugees, fish caught in local waterways could be the core of their diets. → Read More
Cause of two Utica fires released
The Utica Fire Department has determined the cause of two fires that occurred this week. → Read More
Can Chadwicks church find a buyer?
Nearly two years after the criminal case that shook Chadwicks, the large brick building at the center of the case has been put up for sale. → Read More
Firefighters investigating Kossuth Ave. fire
City firefighters are investigating an early morning fire in the city. → Read More
Arrest made in Bridgewater store robbery
BRIDGEWATER — The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the early morning robbery of the Nice and Easy/Valero located at 336 Route 8. At about 1:25 a.m., Shane F. Kabana, 21, of Gorton Lake Road, Brookfield entered the store and handed the clerk a note demanding money, officials said. Kabana, who got away with a undisclosed amount of money and fled north on Route 8, was later… → Read More
Tenney questions Brindisi family connections
The race for the 22nd Congressional District is more than a year away, but the verbal sparring has already begun after incumbent Rep. Claudia Tenney highlighted one of her opponent’s alleged familial connection to organized crime. → Read More
McNamara: Methods to combat gangs changing
During the trial of a man accused of the attempted murder and kidnapping of another man in January, a Utica police investigator outlined his belief that the parties involved could be gang members. → Read More
As race nears end, there's 'cold beer ahead'
Whitesboro and Court Streets echoed with the sounds of cheering spectators and jangling cowbells. → Read More
Move to Florida deadly for Utica man
UTICA – About six months ago, Utica-born Henry Martinez moved to Florida to be closer to his mother and provide a better life for his young son.On Thursday, June 29, Martinez, 29, an aspiring musician, was shot and killed outside of his Jacksonville apartment while his girlfriend and 1-year-old son were inside the apartment. His death is under investigation.Martinez’s cousin Christopher Xuereb… → Read More
DA's Office: Conley violated bail by visiting bars, restaurants
A month after her murder trial ended in a hung jury, Kaitlyn Conley allegedly violated the conditions of her bail “numerous times” by visiting area restaurants and bars – including Gerber’s Tavern and Ocean Blue Restaurant and Oyster Bar. → Read More
Herkimer BOCES announces new District Superintendent
The Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services announced Monday the appointment of a new District Superintendent of Schools/Chief Executive Officer. Sandra Sherwood will assume the District Superintendent position on Sept. 1 and has more than 20 years of administrative, teaching and community service experience. She currently serves as the Superintendent of Schools… → Read More
Utica Fire Academy celebrates 31st graduating class
For Adam Stevens, his graduation as a Rome Fire Department recruit is the culmination of his family’s career in public service. → Read More
Fireworks sales booming ahead of July 4
This year marks the first Fourth of July that Oneida County residents can legally set off low-grade fireworks in celebration of the holiday. → Read More