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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Column: How asbestos was once used in Utica buildings
On October 8, 1871, two significant fires began on the same night, and nearly at the same time: the Peshtigo Fire in Wis…
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Clinton Arena proposes $4M renovation, expansion
CLINTON - The Clinton Arena is a historic structure in its community.So historic, in fact, that parts of it remain from …
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GUEST VIEW: Bail system needs to be revised
In New York state, two out of three people in jail have not been convicted of a crime. And on average, 16,000 people are…
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OUR VIEW: Transparency must not be undermined at any level
Two developments in recent days deserve a resounding call for government transparency. And although at opposite ends of …
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YOUR VIEW: Letter to the editor
Even freedom can't erase the horrible memoriesThe International Court of the Hauge on Wednesday increased the sentence o…
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10 mistakes to avoid when spring-cleaning your house
Another year, another article telling you how to spring-clean your home. Not so! In fact, we're here to tell you what not to do when giving your house the deep clean it so deserves this time of year.
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Durant's pitching earns right-hander conference honors
Herkimer County Community College transfer Zack Durant (Verona/Vernon-Verona-Sherrill) - 0-2 after his first three NCAA …
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Celebrating their roots
With Mayor Robert Palmieri in attendance, Utica City Hall hosted the city's first Bosnian flag-raising ceremony on Monda…
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Banged-up Yanks still pack punch
TAMPA, Fla. - The New York Yankees open the season with likely baseball's most accomplished injured list.Luis Severino, …
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Demolition set to begin for Rome parking garage
ROME - With the demolition of the Liberty George Parking Garage days from getting underway, Rome's Downtown Revitalizati…
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Death notices for March 26, 2019
Beach, Bruce W. Sr.: 70, of Rome, died March 22, 2019. Arrangements by Strong-Burns & Sprock Funeral Home, Rome.Bianco-S…
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Ilion purchases former Duofold site
ILION - The village of Ilion has purchased the former Duofold site on Spruce Street in hopes of using the land for futur…
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Police: Utica man arrested; officers seize drugs, $1,800 cash
A 53-year-old Utica man was arrested last week on multiple drug charges, according to the Utica Police Department.Police…
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Heart Run founder Lewicki dies at 88
If you've ever particiated in America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk, you owe the experience to Lawrence Lewicki.Lewicki …
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Deputies charge Ilion man with welfare fraud
An Ilion man has been accused of fraudulently receiving more than $2,500 worth of benefits over a period of 27 months, t…
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Utica police: 1 injured in Cornhill shooting
One man has been injured in a shooting Monday afternoon in Cornhill, according to the Utica Police Department.Police and…
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