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Picente: Oneida County Should Be Prepared For The Worst Next Week As Hurricane Sandy Approaches

Jeff Monaski — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:28:40 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) – The threat of high winds, heavy rains or worse is prompting a warning from Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente. The following press release was issued by the County on Friday afternoon: Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. is urging all County residents to take the necessary steps to protect themselves [...]

President Barack Obama's Name Spelled Wrong on Ballots Printed by Oneida County

Eric Meier — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:19:09 +0000

Despite having been checked and double checked, the ballot prepared for the November 6 general election has Barack Obama’s name misspelled. The president’s name is listed as “Barak Obama.” The error appears on all of the ballots that are on display on the county’s Board of Elections “Sample Ballots” website. The county’s Election Commissioner tells [...]

Oneida County Sheriff's Deputy Killed In the Line of Duty

Eric Meier — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:24:44 +0000

An overnight shooting at a domestic dispute stand-off in the tiny southern Oneida County hamlet of Knoxboro has lead to the death of an Oneida County Sheriff's deputy. Follow complete coverage of this morning's shooting at our partner website, WIBX.

West Canada Creek Camping – Trip A Day in May

Eric Meier — Fri, 27 May 2011 11:36:44 +0000

We know that the price at the gas pump grows every single day and that makes planning family fun getaways difficult. That’s why we’ve put together the The Trip A Day In May. We’ve got a fantastic, fun getaway planned for you and your family and all within an easy drive from Central New York. Today’s [...]

Sylvan Beach Getaway – Today's Trip A Day in May

Eric Meier — Fri, 20 May 2011 11:40:14 +0000

Oneida County B&B Getaway – Today's Trip A Day in May

Eric Meier — Fri, 13 May 2011 11:40:22 +0000

Travel Industry Brings 9.1 Million Visitors to Central New York

Eric Meier — Tue, 10 May 2011 22:31:49 +0000

This week is National Tourism Week, the week set aside to recognize the importance of travel and tourism to our economy. Oneida County is part of the 8-county Central New York tourism region. In 2009, the last year for which data are available, 9.1 million visitors stayed overnight in our hotels and spent 2.2 billion dollars. Listen to our interview with Oneida County Tourism President, Kelly Blazosky, discuss the economic impact of the tourism industry. The audio is from our weekly Central New York Travel Show which airs Sunday Mornings at 5:30.

Vernon Downs and Woodsmen's Field Days Combo – Today's Trip A Day In May Destination

Eric Meier — Fri, 06 May 2011 11:40:23 +0000

Western Oneida County Added to Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Eric Meier — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:53:41 +0000

The line of strong thunderstorms affecting Central New York this afternoon has now pushed into Western Oneida County. The storm has produced golf-ball sized hail near Syracuse and is forecasted to reach these communities in Oneida County: THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR... SYLVAN BEACH AND VERONA BEACH BY 404 PM EDT... VIENNA BY 406 PM EDT... [...]

Historical CNY: Oneida County from Vernon to Utica

Eric Meier — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:39:32 +0000

This week’s we’re spotlighting our area’s rich history through great vintage photographs. We scoured the collection of the Library of Congress to find some amazing images from around Oneida County. Our series concludes tomorrow with a look at Herkimer County.