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Ash Wednesday Marks the Start of Lent, a Period of Fasting, Reflection—and Fish Fries For many Christians, this week brings Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection.

For many Christians, this week brings Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection.

Rome Man Arrested for Violating Protection Order in December A man was arrested after allegedly violating an order of protection.

A man was arrested after allegedly violating an order of protection.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHT || A community thrift store is bringing affordable, sustainable shopping options to the area.

Utica Event Promotes Hands-Only CPR for Cardiac Emergencies Fans at Adirondack Bank Center learned about the importance of hands-only CPR during the Utica City Football Club game against the Saint Louis Ambush.

Fans at Adirondack Bank Center learned about the importance of hands-only CPR during the Utica City Football Club game against the Saint Louis Ambush.

2-Car Accident Involving Oneida County Sheriff's Office Patrol Vehicle on Rt. 12 A two-car crash involving an Oneida County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle sent one person to the hospital on Rt. 12.

A two-car crash involving an Oneida County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle sent one person to the hospital on Rt. 12.

Police: Browns Safety Ronnie Hickman Jumped by 4 Men in A New York Hotel Lobby Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was treated for minor injuries and released, the team said on Monday after New York police received reports that he was jumped by four men

Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was treated for minor injuries and released, the team said on Monday after New York police received reports that he was jumped by four men in a hotel lobby.

Former Herkimer Police Chief Joins Mayoral Race A new candidate has entered the race for mayor of Herkimer.

A new candidate has entered the race for mayor of Herkimer.

Denny's in Herkimer Closes Permanently Denny's in Herkimer has permanently closed its doors.

Denny's in Herkimer has permanently closed its doors.

Roadwork Ahead—Construction for Week of Feb. 16 in Area Counties Area counties will see various road construction projects that could cause delays for the week of Feb. 16.

Area counties will see various road construction projects that could cause delays for the week of Feb. 16.

Man Stabbed on Genesee Street in Utica, Another Injured A man was hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times on Genesee Street.

A man was hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times on Genesee Street.

Richfield Springs Opens Survey for New School Superintendent Search Community members have a chance to weigh in on the search for the next Richfield Springs Central School District superintendent.

Community members have a chance to weigh in on the search for the next Richfield Springs Central School District superintendent.

No, George Washington Didn't Have Wooden Teeth. Yes, He Led the Siege of Boston More than a decade before he became the country’s first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution.

More than a decade before he became the country’s first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution.

Thrive Athletic Center in New Hartford Announced Upgrades Thrive Athletic Center has announced major upgrades to its facility.

Thrive Athletic Center has announced major upgrades to its facility.

Utica Home Invasion: Police Ask for Help with the Case Several masked people forced their way into a home on the 700 block of Jay Street and stole property and car keys, according to police.

Several masked people forced their way into a home on the 700 block of Jay Street and stole property and car keys, according to police.

Cold Brook Man Arrested for Felony DWI in Trenton A man was arrested for felony driving while intoxicated after deputies found him unconscious in a car stopped in the middle of State Street in Trenton.

A man was arrested for felony driving while intoxicated after deputies found him unconscious in a car stopped in the middle of State Street in Trenton.

Today's Trending Topics: Headline Highlights for Feb. 16 A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago.

A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago.

Mock Trial Regional Championship at Utica University This Weekend Utica University is bringing together students from across the region for an American Mock Trial Association regional championship.

Utica University is bringing together students from across the region for an American Mock Trial Association regional championship.

National and International News in Focus: Feb. 16 Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open.

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open.

Utica Elks Hosts 3rd Thank a Veteran Breakfast Local veterans gathered for a special breakfast at the Utica Elks on Champlin Avenue.

Veterans gathered for a special breakfast at the Utica Elks on Champlin Avenue.

Utica Firefighters Battle Fire in Vacant Building Utica firefighters battled a fire in a vacant building on Richardson Ave. Sunday morning.

Utica firefighters battled a fire in a vacant building on Richardson Avenue Sunday morning.

Presidents Day 2026: Here's What's Open and Closed on The Holiday The official designation for the holiday is Washington’s Birthday after first President George Washington, although it has come to be known informally as Presidents Day.

The official designation for the holiday is Washington’s Birthday after first President George Washington, although it has come to be known informally as Presidents Day.

Utica's 15th Annual Walk A Mile Fundraiser Raises Awareness Community members gathered for the fifteenth annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes fundraiser.

Community members gathered for the fifteenth annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes fundraiser.

5 Years Strong: An Italian-Style Coffee Spot in Utica Keeps Brewing A local coffee shop owner is celebrating five years in business.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT || A local coffee shop owner is celebrating five years in business.

New Hartford Police Stop Sale of Stolen Skid Steer An attempted theft of a skid steer at Slocum-Dickson Medical Group led to the arrest of a Utica man after police said he tried to sell the equipment to an

An attempted theft of a skid steer at Slocum-Dickson Medical Group led to the arrest of a Utica man after police said he tried to sell the equipment to an out-of-state buyer.

NEWSChannel 2 at Six Webcast Because of NBA All-Star Game coverage on NBC, NEWSChannel 2 at Six won't be airing. Here are the latest headlines from around the area in a special web edition.

Because of NBA All-Star Game coverage on NBC, NEWSChannel 2 at Six won't be airing. Here are the latest headlines from around the area in a special web edition.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHT || A local coffee shop owner is celebrating five years in business.

Uncommon Cents: Penniless at the Checkout The U.S. Mint stopped making pennies back in November. Since then, you might have encountered some businesses telling you, when they give you your change from a purchase, that they

The U.S. Mint stopped making pennies back in November. Since then, you might have encountered some businesses telling you, when they give you your change from a purchase, that they don't have pennies.

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State Employee Charged with Misconduct in $250 Asphalt Theft A New York State Department of Transportation employee was arrested after an investigation into stolen State property and official misconduct.

A New York State Department of Transportation employee was arrested after an investigation into stolen State property and official misconduct.

Skiing Is Back in Utica: Val Bialas Facility Reopens to the Public Val Bialas Ski Center is back open to the public.

Val Bialas Ski Center is back open to the public.