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A new city gets its first mayor Joseph Kirkland (mayor, 1832, 1834, 1835)On Feb. 13, 1832, the state of New York waved its magic wand and dubbed the vil… Read more >>

Herkimer County working on solid plan for prosperity Success starts with a solid plan - and this one has a lot of contributors.Herkimer County is collaborating with the muni… Read more >>

COMMENTARY: What would Jesus do about immigration? Although we live in a country where organized religion is mostly out of vogue, there are still plenty of people who are … Read more >>

Primary letters due June 14

Political letters for the Tuesday, June 25, primary are welcome but must follow rules.Hearsay, rumor and innuendo are no…

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OUR VIEW: Suicide issue with veterans must be priority Leslie Crossett, American Legion vice commander for the 5th and 6th District, said it best when it comes to addressing t… Read more >>

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In need of new furniture? Here's why you might consider renting Millennials: They love their #shelfies, their plants and their minimalist decor. But, caught in a web of stagnant wages, student loan debt and temp jobs, many can't foot the bill for the West Elm-like look they aspire to or can't justify buying... Read more >>

Local sports roundup for Wednesday, May 1

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALLHolland Patent 21, Herkimer 7Holland Patent;10(14);303 - 21-25-2Herkimer;300;040 - 7-8-8WP: Makenna …

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New Hartford track and field tuning up for title defense UTICA - A year ago, the New Hartford boys track and field team won its own invitational for the first time in 65 years b… Read more >>

Standing together: Local community celebrates May Day UTICA - "We win when we stand together."That was the message made by John Furman, president of Central New York Citizens… Read more >>

Utica College hockey players named top students Two Utica College men's hockey players have found success off the ice.Forward Justin Derlago has been named valedictoria… Read more >>

Deaths for May 2, 2019

Baggetta, Anthony, 94, of Herkimer, died December 29, 2018. Arrangements by Petykiewicz, Iocovozzi & Burns Funeral Home…

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VIDEO: See arguments between Utica council members UTICA - The city of Utica Wednesday released security footage of an altercation during a March 5 Finance Committee meeti… Read more >>

Kirkland Art Center names new executive director

CLINTON - The Kirkland Art Center has named a new executive director.Marilee Ensign succeeds Sally Packard, who left in …

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2 injured in assault on PrattMWP campus

UTICA - The Utica Police Department is investigating an alleged Friday night assault on the PrattMWP, College of Art and…

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Local rabbi speaks out on stopping religious violence On Saturday, a 19-year-old man entered the Chabad of Poway in California and opened fire, killing one worshipper and inj… Read more >>

Hundreds support Go Red for Women campaign in Whitesboro WHITESBORO - Nearly 400 people gathered Wednesday at Hart's Hill Inn in Whitesboro for the Go Red for Women Luncheon.The… Read more >>

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