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Father of Levon Wameling Has Ties To Earlier Case Involving Death Of A Child

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:22:39 +0000

This is not the first time that questions have been raised about the welfare of a child associated with Javon Wameling. Javon is the father of nine-month old Levon Wameling, who was caring for Levon when the baby went missing. Javon waited two weeks before reporting the baby’s disappearance to police. After hearing Amy Warney’s [...]

Remsen Central School District Budget Is Up For A Vote (Again) Today

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:28:40 +0000

After voting “no” on the school budget in May voters in Remsen head to the polls again today to vote on the newly revised $10.7 million budget. Polls open at 1:00pm and close at 8:00pm. Residents need to go to the Remsen Elementary School cafeteria to vote. WIBX will report the results as soon as [...]

The Next CMN Miracle Home Makeover Ticket Early Bird Prizes Have Been Announced

Mark Richards — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:50:42 +0000

The 2013 edition of the Miracle Home Makeover is underway. It’s your chance to win a $100,000 home makeover. And that’s not all! If you grab a ticket early, you’ll have a chance at early bird prizes worth thousands of dollars, along with the 100,000 Miracle Home Makeover! The winners of the next batch of [...]

Utica Police Asking For Volunteers In Search For Levon Wameling

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:25:22 +0000

Nine month-old Levon Wameling is still missing. Utica Police are now asking for your help finding him. Earlier rumors that the body was found in a garbage bag were not true. Utica Police are encouraging anyone with information to call them. Sergeant Steve Hauck of the Utica Police Department says that anyone wishing to volunteer [...]

Summit Chrysler Dodge Jeep Opens in Oneida

Eric Meier — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:51:27 +0000

Summit Chrysler Dodge Jeep has opened in Oneida. The dealership is part of the Summit Family of dealerships with other locations in the Syracuse, Auburn and Finger Lakes area. Summit Oneida is open on Upper Lennox Ave in Oneida near the junction of Routes 5 and 365A. Below are photos of our visit to the [...]

Utica Comets Hockey Team Joins AHL – See the Top 5 Rejected Names for Utica's Minor League Hockey Team

Eric Meier — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:45:25 +0000

After months of speculation, today it became official. Professional hockey returns to Utica as the Comets will call the Utica Garden (nee AUD) home beginning in the fall of 2013. Sometimes when a new franchise comes to town, the organizers will hold a "Name the Tea

Utica Comets – Vancouver Canucks Sign Six Year Lease To Bring Pro Hockey Back To Utica

Jeff Monaski — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:26:46 +0000

You probably couldn’t have squeezed one more person into the first floor of the Aqua Vino restaurant on Friday as an absolutely packed house roared with excitement as former NHL goalie Robert Esche officially announced professional hockey was coming back to Utica. The Utica Comets will begin play at the Utica Memorial Auditorium sometime in [...]

BREAKING NEWS: AHL Returning To Utica

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:46:04 +0000

After a 20 year absence, the American Hockey League is coming back to Utica. The NHL’s Vancouver Canucks will move their AHL farm team to the Utica Auditorium for the 2013-2014 season. The official announcement was made during a news conference this afternoon. The team will be called the Utica Comets. The Utica Devils left [...]

AT&T Brings 4G to Western Oneida County and Madison County

Eric Meier — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:15:34 +0000

The western portions of Oneida County now have AT&T 4G access. This coverage map from the AT&T website show 4G (the deeper blue) in areas around Oneida, Vernon, Sherrill and Verona. The Thruway corridor is covered but once you stray from Interstate 90, coverage is lacking in the Utica and Rome metro areas. [H/T to [...]

Read the Inscription on the Whitesboro Bicentennial Monument

Eric Meier — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:45:50 +0000

The village of Whitesboro celebrated the 200th anniversary of the founding of the village in June of 2013. One of the celebrations included the unveiling of a new monument on the village green that tells the history of the village. Read below for what the stone inscription says.

Utica Police Ask For Information Regarding The Missing Baby on CNN [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:33:13 +0000

The story about Levon Wameling, who was last seen on the front porch of 748 Jay Street on May 29th is developing. "Based on the information that he's given us, we have a lot of concern," said Utica Police Chief Mark Williams on CNN regarding the child's father. Anyone with information on Levon’s whereabouts is asked to call Utica Police at 735-3301.

Celebrating Flag Day with the Flags of Central New York

Eric Meier — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:02:46 +0000

In addition to Old Glory, you’ll find other flags above the courthouse in downtown Utica. Here’s a look at other flags that fly above Central New York. New York State Flag The Flag of New York State depicts the state’s coat of arms, shown above. The two female figures represent Liberty and Justice. Notice how [...]

Breaking News: Vancouver Sun: Vancouver Canucks Get Approval To Move AHL Farm Team To Utica

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:03:25 +0000

It is now apparently a done deal. AHL hockey is coming back to Utica, according to the Vancouver Sun. After months of speculation that a team would locate in Utica, the Vancouver Sun is reporting today that the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks will in fact move their farm team to the Utica Aud. Full story from [...]

Utica Police Looking For Missing Nine Month Old Child

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:55:12 +0000

A nine-month old child is missing and Utica Police are asking for the public’s help in finding him. UPD Public Information Officer Sgt. Steve Hauck says Levon Wameling was last seen on the front porch of 748 Jay Street on May 29th. Hauck says 27-year old Javon Wameling returned to his home sometime between 11:00 [...]

The Utica Police Department Confirms That It Is Moving To Google+ Platform

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:14:09 +0000

WIBX learned this morning that the Utica Police Department might be moving its public information page from Facebook to Google+, and the department is now confirming that transition is official. In a written statement Sergeant Steve Hauck said, “For the past three years we experienced great success with our Facebook page, and enjoyed a following [...]

The Utica Police Department Joins Google+

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:12:08 +0000

The City of Utica Police Department is not officially saying that they are on Google+, but there is a Google Plus site live for the force. Official word from the UPD is expected today. The force took down its tremendously popular Facebook page after critics took the site to task for portraying a negative view [...]

Utica Native Shares Chicken Riggies Recipe With Taste Of Home Magazine

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:16:31 +0000

A Utica native now residing in Dayton, Ohio is sharing some of the best eats of central New York with her new neighbors, and in the nationally distributed Taste of Home magazine.

The Patriot 5K Run And Walk Is June 15th

Trudy — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:10:59 +0000

Put on your running or walking shoes for the second annual Patriot 5K Run and Walk coming up on June 15th.The walk/run is sponsored by the Roman Runners Club and benefits the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 944. There will be awards for first, second and third place finishers in various age groups. Race day [...]

If You're Looking For a Summer Job The NY State Fair Is Hiring

Mark Richards — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:51:20 +0000

If you’re looking for a summer job, the Great New York State Fair is hiring. They look to fill 1,200 positions for jobs like security guards, bathroom attendants, cleaners and many other positions. The Great New York State Fair starts on August 22. Hiring managers will be accepting applications and conducting interviews this today & [...]

The American Diabetes Association's 'Tour De Cure' Is This Sunday June 9th, 2013

Mark Richards — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:28:34 +0000

We are just a few days away from the American Diabetes Association's 'Tour De Cure'. Let's make a chain reaction this Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Verona Beach State Park in Verona. The bike ride will start and finish at the park and the routes are guaranteed to be beautiful journeys through quaint towns and villages surrounding Oneida Lake. Both experienced and novice riders like are encouraged to join in.