Original explanatory graphic: Hughes and Notre Dame elementary schools were cleared by 1 p.m., according to the Daily Sentinel's reporting.

Hughes and Notre Dame Cleared After Utica School Bomb Threats

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Hughes and Notre Dame elementary schools were cleared after Wednesday’s bomb threats, the Sentinel reports. Hart’s Hill in Whitesboro was also cleared.
Editorial graphic announcing RCIL's 119th Assembly District candidate forum on October 21, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1607 Genesee Street in Utica.

RCIL Assembly Candidate Forum Brings Gentile and Lipe to Utica Oct. 21

RCIL hosts Mike Gentile and Jon Lipe for a 119th Assembly District forum Oct. 21, 6:30–7:30 p.m., at 1607 Genesee St. in Utica.
Editorial illustration of a fuel pump and pink breast cancer awareness ribbon against an imagined autumn town.

Gallons for Good Turns Oct. 21 Fuel Sales Into Support for MVHS Breast Care

Local Gas will donate five cents per gallon on Oct. 21 to the MVHS Breast Care Center, with donation cookouts in Schuyler, Frankfort and Blossvale.
Editorial diagram showing Micron funding, Indium refining and manufacturing in Rome, and high-purity materials for memory-chip production.

Micron Backs Indium Expansion in Rome

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Micron will fund expanded refining and manufacturing at Indium Corporation in Rome. The companies have not disclosed a local investment amount or job count.
Mohawk Valley November blood drives conceptual illustration

Mohawk Valley November Blood Drives: Dates, Sites and Donor Guide

Twenty-one Mohawk Valley blood drives are scheduled Nov. 2–14 across Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties. See locations and donor guidance.
Route 5 Schuyler lane restrictions begin October 21 at 7 a.m. Eastern.

Route 5 in Schuyler Faces 10 Weeks of Lane Restrictions Starting Oct. 21

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Route 5 in Schuyler will have alternating traffic starting Oct. 21 at 7 a.m. for culvert work expected to last about 10 weeks.

No Kings: Vote Early Events Held In Rome, Utica, and Herkimer

UTICA - On Saturday, October 17th, several hundred community members in Rome, Utica, and Herkimer joined in the more than 3,000 events held across...
Izabella J. White

Missing Oneida County Teen Izabella White Found in Good Health

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State Police say Izabella J. White, 15, of Lee has been located in good health and thank the public for helping.
Illustration of a 3.6% COLA increase weighed against inflation, Medicare premiums and rising costs.

Social Security COLA 2027: Welcome 3.6% Boost Has Hidden Limits

The 2027 Social Security COLA is 3.6%. See how checks, Medicare costs and the 2032 funding warning may affect Americans.
Illustration of a public meeting about the proposed 2027 Mohawk Valley Water Authority rate increase.

Mohawk Valley Water Authority Approves 5% Increase for 2027

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MVWA approved a 5% water-rate increase for January 2027, WKTV reports. Officials estimate an average household will pay about $23 more annually.