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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
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Audit says Frankfort town board failed to provide oversight
FRANKFORT - The Frankfort town board did not provide adequate oversight over the town's financial activity, according to…
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Recreated Clayville mural brings community pride
CLAYVILLE - A village man recreated an iconic local mural and followed in his father's footsteps by doing so.Last fall, …
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GUEST VIEW: Utica handshake firmer these days
I recently became aware of (and a fan of) a group called Made in Utica, which will be launching a creative new commercia…
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YOUR VIEW: Letter to the editor
National failures must be addressedThe athletes who refuse to stand for the national anthem are, in fact, more patriotic…
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OUR VIEW: Get ready today to mark Flag Day
Consider this a 24-hour notice: Thursday is Flag Day.If you don't have an American flag, go out and get one today. It's …
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Designer advice for living well with dogs and cats
Sharing your home with a dog or cat has many joys and a few disappointments - such as scratched floors, snagged sofas and soiled rugs.
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Fire department member disciplined after investigation, city says
UTICA - City officials are being tight-lipped about a personnel investigation involving the Utica Fire Department that c…
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Puerto Rico issues new data on Hurricane Maria deaths
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Eight days after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, Efrain Perez felt a pain in his chest.
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Trump sees 'new future' for North Korea, but path unclear
SINGAPORE - President Donald Trump wrapped up his five-hour nuclear summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with sur…
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Former Colgate football star dead
Jordan Scott, Colgate University's all-time leading rusher and NCAA Division I record-holder, died while vacationing in …
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Deaths
Buckley, Donald E. (Bummer) Sr., 87, of Herkimer, died June 9, 2018. Arrangements by Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service, He…
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Free legal clinic for veterans set in Utica
UTICA - A free legal clinic for veterans is set for Tuesday, June 19.Lawyers from the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York …
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AT&T-Time Warner merger approved, setting stage for more consolidation
A federal judge approved AT&T's $85 billion purchase of Time Warner on Tuesday, handing the telecom giant a massive vict…
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Frustrated AMA adopts sweeping policies to cut gun violence
CHICAGO - With frustration mounting over lawmakers' inaction on gun control, the American Medical Association on Tuesday…
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New 'major league sports team' to call Utica home
UTICA - Another sports team will be calling the city home.An event is set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at the recently opened 72…
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Operation Sunshine lagging; kids need your help
Every summer, Operation Sunshine helps area children from low-income families go to summer camp thanks to the generosity…
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