The Observer-Dispatch
- Inexpensive land lures Amish, Mennonites to region
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 11:24 PMNearly 10,000 Amish and about 900 conservative Mennonites have moved to New York since 2001, including many who migrated to Central New York.
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The reason? Cheap land on which to start farms and businesses. - ‘Everybody’s doing great’ on Varick Street
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 06:12 PMLee Maley and Jamie Burling leaned against a police barricade at the corner of Varick and Edward streets drinking beers and wearing green.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - St. Patrick's Day in Utica: 'We enjoy it all -- the floats and the party'
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 03:04 PMGood times.
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Besides the color green and people celebrating their Irish heritage, it was the thing arguably most in abundance Saturday during the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. - DNA evidence leads to arrest in 2012 Utica burglary case
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 12:57 PMDNA evidence has led to the arrest of an Ilion woman in connection with a June 2012 burglary case, Utica police said.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 2 arrested at North Utica motel following drug investigation
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 11:40 AMTwo men were arrested at a North Utica motel Wednesday following a lengthy investigation into the sale of heroin in the city, police said Saturday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Winter break over for Nicky Doodles; Voss's soon to follow
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 08:37 AMSeasonal businesses such as Nicky Doodles are shaking off the dust and making their way out of hibernation. Operators of the businesses are excited to get the season under way, but hope that good weather will prevail for their early spring openings.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Street closings, rules for St. Patricks' Day parade
Friday - 03/08/2013 - 10:26 PMHere's the list of streets that will be closed Saturday during the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and the resulting celebrations on Varick Street.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The Boeheims' charity Basket Ball set for April 27 in Verona
Friday - 03/08/2013 - 08:12 PMSyracuse coach Jim Boeheim's 14th annual Basket Ball Gala will be held at Turning Stone Resort Casino on April 27.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 2 Uticans, Waterville resident charged in Norwich theft cases
Friday - 03/08/2013 - 05:53 PMTwo Uticans and a Waterville resident face felony charges in Chenango County, deputies there said.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - City still marketing part of Bossert site; development delayed
Friday - 03/08/2013 - 07:21 AMStanding over the vacant field of weeds near Route 12 in West Utica stands a weather-worn “Sale Pending” sign.
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- Sisters win at Utica College science fair
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 06:47 PMTwo very scientific sisters came out on top at Utica College's 35th annual Regional Science Fair on Saturday.
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- Verona to form new sewer district
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 05:39 PMVerona town officials needed 51 percent of property owners in the hamlet of Verona to support a sewer district that would cost them $1,000 to hook up to and an annual fee of $750.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 4-hour standoff overnight in Ilion ends peacefully, police say
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 01:34 PMA four-hour standoff overnight Friday resulted in a village resident being taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation, village police said.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Utica man charged under new domestic violence law
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 01:12 PMA Utica man faces a felony charge under a new law regarding domestic violence, Utica police said Saturday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Utica schools’ finances: a ‘perfect storm’
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 10:45 AMThe Utica City School District could be on the road to financial and educational bankruptcy. Inequities in state aid coupled with issues unique to the district and a slow economic recovery statewide have put low-wealth, high-needs districts such as Utica in a difficult financial situation year after year.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - New Hartford targets inflatable Santa Claus at business
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 08:37 AMSanta Claus isn’t bringing too much joy for the Leggs Diamond pawn shop on Commercial Drive.
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A large inflatable Santa has caused the town’s Codes Department to serve a court summons to the shop, based on rules prohibiting inflatable advertisements. - Army Reserve unit members preparing for return to area
Friday - 03/08/2013 - 09:12 PMAfter spending several months in Afghanistan providing medical care to soldiers and civilians, a Utica-based U.S. Army Reserve unit is preparing to come home with bittersweet anticipation.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Ney Avenue residents concerned about Utica College properties
Friday - 03/08/2013 - 07:06 PMSome Ney Avenue residents now are voicing concern over Utica College’s attempt to get a use variance for the 1480 Ney Ave. lot for the college’s student health center.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Herkimer County renews request for beds at Country Manor
Friday - 03/08/2013 - 06:30 PMHerkimer County will once again be asking for assisted-living beds for Country Manor.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Volunteering pays off for developmentally disabled
Friday - 03/08/2013 - 04:35 PMSometimes, a cupcake is more than flour, butter, sugar and creamy chocolate frosting. It can mean opportunity.
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- Fidelis, Ridge Mills offer insurance assistance
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 10:12 PMFidelis Care is partnering with Ridge Mills Physician Services to help uninsured residents of Oneida County apply for quality, free or low-cost health insurance coverage.
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- Nanoscience — a ‘tremendous thing’ to learn
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 03:41 PMScott Kulman had no small task in front of him at Mohawk Valley Community College’s first-ever NanoDays event – teaching youngsters how computers store information.
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Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 03:22 PM
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 2 women attack tattoo parlor customer in Utica, police say
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 11:30 AMTwo women face a felony assault charge after attacking another woman at a tattoo business, Utica police said Saturday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Man faces felony charge in North Utica Walmart case
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 11:48 AMA man faces a felony charge after stealing a large-screen TV at the North Utica Walmart, city police said Saturday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Utica police offering $500 reward for firearms information
Saturday - 03/09/2013 - 06:02 AMThe Utica Police Department once again is conducting a gun reward program.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Police surround house; may be scene of death investigation
Friday - 03/08/2013 - 10:46 PMUtica police have surrounded a house on South Street that could possibly lead to the scene of a death investigation.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Kemble Street Park plans move forward
Friday - 03/08/2013 - 05:30 PMPlans for Kemble Street Park are back on track and might now include land swapping.
The Utica City School District sent a letter at the end of February agreeing to go forward with the required soil testing.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Today in the news: Conclave to choose pope will begin Tuesday
Friday - 03/08/2013 - 06:00 PMYour daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - What to Watch: Kelly Osbourne hospitalized after seizure on 'Fashion Police' set
Friday - 03/08/2013 - 05:00 PMClick inside to see what you should be watching on the Internet and on TV.
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