Monthly Archives: October 2015

Runaway goat escapes authorities again

A goat has been running around Utica for the last few weeks and on Wednesday, the animal was spotted again. New York State and Utica Police Departments responded to the scene in east Utica along with local animal control officers around 4:30 p.m. Judy Cusworth, a local wildlife rehabilitator said she has a plan to […]

Explore the Abandoned Paper Mill in Lyons Falls [PHOTOS]

For 15 years the old Paper Mill in Lyons Falls has sat empty. Dan Laroe of Northeastern Abandoned Exploration tours the site that was founded by Gordias H.P. Gould who opened it in 1895. Read more at http://ift.tt/1LZt00f

Neighborhood Center in Utica Joins Treasure Your Chest Campaign

The Neighborhood Center in East Utica joins Lite 98.7’s Treasure Your Chest campaign during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month . We delivered Karen and her coworkers custom made Treasure Your Chest pink t-shirts and were joined by Pam from our major Treasure Your Chest sponsor, First Source Federal Credit Union . Read more at http://ift.tt/1Hd7D9A

Utica Common Council Candidate Doug Joslin Arrested on Stalking Charges

According to a written release from Utica Police , Joslin was “arraigned in Utica City Court and released on his own recognizance. An order of protection was also issued. Read more at http://ift.tt/20brWjD

Utica Common Council candidate charged with stalking

UPD say they charged Douglas Joslin, 58, of School Rd in Utica with stalking in the fourth degree, which is a misdemeanor. Read more at http://ift.tt/1RBxz4v

Police warn of vehicle break-ins in Utica and in New Hartford

Each year, almost $1.3 billion in personal items and accessories are stolen from vehicles in about 1.85 million thefts. But vehicle break-ins are a crime of opportunity, and as a series of these crimes continue to take place in our area, police caution residents that prevention is the key to keeping you and your valuables […]

Route 49 to be dedicated Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway at parade, ceremony

On October 26, a ceremony will take place to dedicate Route 49 as the “Oneida County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.” Senator Joseph Griffo and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi were joined by several Vietnam War veterans, state Department of Transportation representatives and members of law enforcement at the Utica State Office Building to discuss the upcoming ceremony. […]

Monster Scramble 5K/10K held in Westmoreland to stop MS

MS is widely known to stand for Multiple Sclerosis, but on Sunday MS was also short for Monster Scramble, a run and walk held in Westmoreland to help stop MS. The runs through the orchards included official timing and scoring, with prizes for the winners in each age bracket and for reaching fundraising milestones of […]

First a cow, now a goat is on the loose in Utica

A loose cow captured the attention of the Mohawk Valley earlier this month, now a goat that’s been on the loose for at least a couple of weeks is making news. News Channel 2 was on the scene Sunday as the goat was almost taken in by the folks from Spring Farm CARES Animal Sanctuary […]

Dark Dining benefits CABVI

The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Utica hosted its annual Dark Dining fundraising event at Daniele’s in New Hartford with a menu designed to stimulate the senses. “On your table you have blindfolds to show your completely blind. Read more at http://ift.tt/1RwYcqZ