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Saturday, December 15, 2018
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DMV, state police offer tips for safe driving, shopping
The state Department of Motor Vehicles and New York State Police are urging drivers to use caution while traveling for t…
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Local stores reporting better holiday sales this year
NEW HARTFORD - A good year for retailers promoting Christmas shopping deals is one where Thanksgiving comes early.This y…
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REMEMBRANCE: All aboard the Childhood Express!
We turned the orange dial on the transformer to stop the ivory colored metal Baby Ruth freight car on its 3-rail silver …
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OUR VIEW: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
GOODSome things money can't buyGov. Andrew Cuomo was right to veto a measure that would have allowed big lottery jackpot…
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Area sports roundup for Friday, Dec. 14
GIRLS BASKETBALLWaterville 85, Westmoreland 18Westmoreland;7;2;7;2 - 18Waterville;33;16;25;11 - 85Westmoreland (0-1, 1-3…
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Seasonal weekend project: DIY boxwood wreath
Are you ready to scream when someone in your household suggests you bake yet another batch of Christmas cookies or put up one more string of lights? For a holiday project that's a bit different, how about a fresh wreath?
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Utica police seek suspect after reported shooting
UTICA - City police requested the fire department expedite to a scene following a report of shots fired Friday night.
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Colgate's Hunt named ECAC Coach of the Year
HAMILTON - Colgate University's Dan Hunt has been named the ECAC Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Coach of the Ye…
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Remsen's Hamlin set to make final farewell run
LAKE PLACID - Remsen's Erin Hamlin will being making her final farewell slide on her home track Saturday.Hamlin, the fou…
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High School Basketball: Oneida's girls hand Spartans first loss
ONEIDA - Senior Lauren Skibitski broke a 58-58 tie with a jumper and four free throws down the stretch nailed down Oneid…
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Comets extend win streak to season-best four games
UTICA - The Utica Comets have a ton of momentum on their side.The Comets scored four consecutive goals - including three…
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Reported shooting in Rome
ROME - Emergency crews Friday night responded to a reported shooting in the city.The call came in around 9 p.m. and crew…
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State audit finds room for improvement in town of Webb
WEBB - The New York State Comptroller's office recently released two municipal audits regarding the town of Webb.One aud…
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Polar Express in Utica makes tracks to North Pole
UTICA - Area families, as well as those from afar, are experiencing the magic of the classic Polar Express story thanks…
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Hills found guilty of murdering mother
UTICA - After more than three hours of deliberation, an Oneida County Court jury found Tasheonia Hills guilty Friday of …
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Rome train station to reopen Monday
ROME - After about five months of being closed, the Rome train station will reopen with full passenger service at 7 a.m.…
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