UPDATE: 8:50am Officials say the accident has been cleared but police are still conducting an investigation in the immediate vicinity of an accident that occurred overnight.
April 22, 2013 Brenda's Natural Foods in Rome is expanding and they need the community's help. The business turned to the crowdfunding website IndieGoGo.com
April 3, 2013 Maybe it's the fact that the Utica-Rome Topix anonymous gossiping pages are the most active one in the nation, or maybe it's this nasty weather we're always plagued with, but after a Gallup 'wellbeing' poll, the Business Insider has ranked the Utica-Rome metro area the 11th most miserable city in the nation! Well, look at the bright side... We're not the worst. Yet.
April 2, 2013 Not good news for Utica and Rome, Both cities were just voted number 11 on a list of The 11 Most Miserable Cities In America. We have the full details, and the other cities on the list here:
February 28, 2013 Are you out of work? Looking for a full time gig? Do you live in the greater Rome and Utica area? Well, if you're an exotic dancer I got the jobs for you! In the Rome Daily Sentinel classified section I stumbled across this gem:
A 19-year-old Rome girl was killed in a crash on Judd Road, according to Whitestown Police.
Jillian Velardi was traveling northbound near Westmoreland and Halsey roads around 11am on Friday when she crossed into the southbound lane and struck an oncoming vehicle, police said
December 3, 2012 This holiday season you'll have your typical holiday treats: candy canes, cookies and milk, 7 layer bars, and of course eggnog. Will you be chowing down on Nora's Candy Shop Turkey Joints? If you're a true Central New Yorker I'm betting you are. Christmas in the valley isn't Christmas without Turkey Joints.
October 9, 2012 Do you know someone looking to go back to school and grab their degree? Well prospective college students are invited to visit over 120 colleges at the Mohawk Valley Counselors Association’s annual “College Night" tonight.
Veteran's Day is approaching, and the local American Legions are doing their part to honor our local heroes.
This list will be updated as information comes in. If you know of any other ceremonies in the area, feel free to tell us at news@wibx950
When it comes to Halloween, nothing beats the soul-crippling horror of a good haunted house. For some, it's the thought of a monster creeping in the depths. For others, they find joy within the fear of seeing what's lurking around every corner
September 11, 2012 Did you know that Rome New York played a big role on keeping the skies safe on September 11th before and after the attacks? Eleven years ago, the U.S. Air Force technicians and officers of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) worked hard to defend the nation’s air. In recent years books, movies, and documentaries have shown the world their work on that day.
June 8, 2011 There are so many things that define us as a Utican and a resident of Central New York. It might sound like a bad joke but here’s our list. What would you add?
