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Arrests Made in Middleville Fire

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Christine Dolly (Middleville, NY – Aug. 23, 2010)  State Police in Herkimer have arrested two women for intentionally setting a fire to a residence located at 13 South Main St. in the Village of Middleville on Friday, Aug. 20 at approximately 11:30 PM. Jessica M. Durand, 23, who formerly resided at 13 South Main St., [...]


‘The Herkimer Family and the Portage at Little Falls’ on tap at next Utica Monday Nite

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(Utica, NY) Alan Stirling, who recently retired as Chief of Interpretation at the Herkimer Home State Historic Site will present “The Herkimer Family and the Portage at Little Falls” at the Oneida County Historical Society on Monday, August 23.  This special Utica Monday Nite event starts at 6 p.m.and takes place in the historical society’s [...]


Canal Schooner Lois McClure to Visit Ilion Aug. 5

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Open for Free Tours WHEN: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Ilion Marina,90 Central Ave.,Ilion, NY 13357 WHAT: The majestic 88-foot canal schooner Lois McClure arrives in Ilion on Thursday, August 5, on a cruise across New York State called the “Our Shared Heritage: World Canals Tour.” The authentic replica of [...]


Scholarships Awarded

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Herkimer, NY—Two Herkimer County Community College students were recently awarded scholarships through the Herkimer County College Foundation. Dawn Glode, Dolgville, NY is the 2010 Donovan Scholar as recipient of the Senator James H. Donovan Memorial Scholarship. Administered through the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc., this fund provides scholarships to HCCC students who [...]


HCCC Student Athletes Receive Academic Honors

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Herkimer, NY— Several Herkimer County Community College student-athletes were recently named National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Distinguished Academic All-Americans and Academic All-Americans. To be nominated as a Distinguished Academic All-American, athletes must have completed 45 semesters hours and maintain a minimum of 3.8 GPA. The 2010 honorees are: George Hajjar (Utica, NY/Whitesboro), Baseball Jack [...]


Kelberman Center to Host Inaugural Biking, Hiking Event

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(Utica, NY – July 23, 2010) The Kelberman Center will host its inaugural Adventures for Autism fundraiser on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at Russell Park in Ilion.  Complete with healthy activities and entertainment, this event is a wonderful opportunity for families to join together to raise funds and awareness for those affected with an autism [...]


Schooner Voyage Returns to Celebrate Canal System

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Lois McClure ports in Ilion Aug. 5 Albany, NY – (07/12/2010)(readMedia)– The majestic 88-foot canal schooner Lois McClure will embark on a 1,000-mile journey this summer, “Our Shared Heritage: World Canals Tour,” as she sails from her home port on Lake Champlain to visit 20 historic ports-of-call along the Erie Canal and the New York [...]


Elthorp Named Accommodations Manager at Turning Stone

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(Verona, NY) Cathy Elthorp of Ilion has joined the staff at Turning Stone Resort and Casino as accommodations manager.  In that capacity, she will oversee all aspects of the call center relating to the resort’s PBX, sales and accommodations. Elthorp previously worked for the AAA New York in Utica as senior manager of their travel [...]


Peacemaker Program welcomes new advocates

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Caption: (Front row, from left to right) Elizabeth Watts, Clare Burns, and Rachelle Cobell. (Back from left to right) Executive Director Brenda Episcopo, CASA Coordinator Ashley Ritter, Christine Walker, Linda Gifford, Oneida County Family Court Judge Randal B. Caldwell, Sandra Freeman, Geri Loiacono, Patti Robinson, Director of Advocacy Katie Montague, CCAP Coordinator, and Sherri Morris. [...]


Herkimer College Announces Spring Honor’s List

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Herkimer, NY—One hundred seventy four students have been named to the President’s List at Herkimer County Community College for the Spring 2010 semester, and 391 students have been named to the Dean’s List.  The distinction recognizes outstanding academic achievement. The President’s List recognizes students have earned a minimum 3.8 average on a 4.0 scale for [...]


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