5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (458+ words) For much of my life my birthdays (beginning Sept. 11, 1942) were happy occasions. As was life in general. Fortunate and lucky — two words which adequately describe my 84 years of existence. I was fortunate to have grown up in a stable, comfortable…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (139+ words) UTICA — The public is invited to a genealogy workshop led by professional genealogist Pamela Vittorio at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Oneida County History Center, 1608 Genesee St. “Before, During & After: Transatlantic Travel and Your Ancestors’ Routes in the 19th Century” will…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (558+ words) Women's love for bling may be driven by fertility, according to a new study. Researchers found that they show a "stronger desire" to buy "conspicuous luxury goods" — such as designer handbags, shoes and jewelry — during ovulation when they are most…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (300+ words) A recent excellent letter correctly stated, “Medicare for all is the most comprehensive plan for universal health care and builds on the highly successful Medicare program.” Implementing such a plan, while very difficult, would have positive impacts on affordability, job…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (404+ words) Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. speaks at a press conference about kratom on Tuesday, June 30 at the County Office Building in Utica. UTICA — Oneida County is taking aim at another group of potentially dangerous substances, issuing a public health…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (261+ words) FILE - Dolly Parton, left, Lily Tomlin, center, and Jane Fonda arrive for the premiere of their film "9 To 5" in New York on Dec. 14, 1980. Corrects spelling from Jan to Jane. FILE - Dolly Parton, left, and Burt Reynolds appear at the premier…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (408+ words) Old-time fiddler and traditional singer Clara Riedlinger will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 at the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame in Osceola. OSCEOLA — Old-time fiddler and traditional singer Clara Riedlinger will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (600+ words) Dear Savvy Senior, — I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original Medicare. Can you help me? Taking care…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (666+ words) Alex Yankowski won the SummerFAST Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified race on Monday night at Brewerton Speedway in Central Square. CENTRAL SQUARE — Alex Yankowski had only made three Super DIRTcar Series starts at Brewerton Speedway before this year’s SummerFAST....

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (267+ words) Lauren Cupp holds up the plaque for winning the Women’s Apogee Investment Management championship late last week. Cupp (Rome Country Club) shot a 76 each day of the two-day event to win by two strokes. Lauren Cupp’s winning ways this summer…...