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MVCC to host sixth annual Taka-Con for fans of all things "nerdy
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (252+ words) Cosplayers, from left, Amelia Whritenour, Jacob Morgan, Penny Ray, and Izzy G visit with vendors Jonathan Majewicz and Paige Pellizzeri in April 2025 during the MVCC Anime Club's Taka-Con in Utica. UTICA " Mohawk Valley Community College will host the sixth annual…...
47th annual Utica University science fair shows area students are smarter than ever
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1036+ words) Eliana Bentley, of Clinton Senior High School, left, and Calvin Cooley, of Whitesboro High School, center, show off their science projects at the 47th annual Utica University Regional Science Fair on Saturday, March 21." Arianna Paniagua, of the Utica Academy of Science,…...
Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1248+ words) The pint-sized motivator who restored greatness at Notre Dame and demanded it everywhere else he went died in Orlando, Florida, Notre Dame announced Wednesday. He was 89. Spokeswoman Katy Lonergan said the family did not provide a cause of death. "Notre…...
Utica Anime-Fest draws hundreds for day of fandom and pop culture
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (318+ words) Brandon Gaylord of Rome and Payton Simpson of Boonville, donned in cosplay outfits, attend the third annual Utica Anime-Fest on Saturday in Utica. Attendees explore the third annual Utica Anime-Fest at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Utica on Saturday,…...
Tractor Certification Program returns to Clinton February 2026
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (184+ words) Rome Sentinel CLINTON " The 4-H Tractor & Machinery Certification Program returns to the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Herkimer County. Youth and adults 14 years or older are encouraged to gain crucial skills required for paid farm employment. The CCE will hold…...
Dunkin' employee in Utica accused of stealing $5, 000
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (135+ words) Police said Joleen Zbydniewski, of Utica, stole nearly $5, 500 over the course of three days from her job at the Dunkin' on Mohawk Street. Police said they were notified on July 15 and Zbydniewski was taken into custody the following day. UTICA…...
Second tornado confirmed in Clinton
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (217+ words) A storm survey team was in Clinton on Tuesday, June 24 examining damage in and around the Hamilton College campus, officials said. The survey team, led by Meteorologist Mark Pellerito, confirmed Tuesday afternoon that a tornado touched down in the Clinton…...
Notre Dame Schools to announce winner of $100 K raffle Sunday
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (235+ words) UTICA " The public will learn who will win the Notre Dame Schools" $100, 000 raffle during a Raffle Party at noon Sunday, May 4, at Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School, 2 Notre Dame Lane. In addition to the grand prize of $100, 000 there are…...