ILION – Five people were displaced by a small house fire on Otsego Street in Ilion Wednesday evening, said Ilion Fire Chief Bob Paddock. Firefighters received a call via Herkimer County dispatch just after 5 p.m., Feb. 7,…
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Rotary Club to hold Chili Challenge
ILION – Tie on your bibs and get ready to taste the heat at the Mohawk Valley Rotary Club’s first Chili Challenge Cook-Off later this month. The competition will take place Feb. 11, noon to 3 p.m., at…
Disaster averted in morning fire
FRANKFORT – Firefighters quickly extinguished a morning fire on McGowan Road in the town of Frankfort Friday, avoiding a situation that could have been much worse, said Frankfort Fire Chief Eric Conigliaro. Neighbors across the street from 114…
Fatal hit-and-run on Route 5 Jan. 24
HERKIMER – A Utica woman is dead and an Ilion woman faces a traffic charge following a hit-and-run accident on Route 5 Wednesday night, state police said. Just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, emergency responders received a…
Mohawk Valley Through the Lens showcases beauty of the Valley
ILION – What began four years ago as a personal effort to capture the beauty and potential in the village of Mohawk, has grown into a reflection of the hidden treasures throughout the Mohawk Valley area with thousands…
Facebook post by Frankfort dog trainer goes viral and stirs controversy
A controversial Facebook post made by a Frankfort dog trainer has earned much local and national attention as many speak out in support of and against the sentiment. Earlier this week, Piazza’s K-9 Services Unlimited posted an offer…
Warmer temps lead to rising water, road closures
ILION – Warmer temperatures, melting snow and rain have officials keeping a close eye on local waterways and have lead to a number of flooding issues and road closures. In Ilion, a section of State Route 51/Otsego Street,…
Moose River Coffee displaying student artwork
ILION – Beginning this week, visitors to Moose River Coffee may want to pause and admire a display of student artwork that has been installed near the door. Students at Central Valley Academy will be supplying a rotating…
Small fire in Herkimer Friday
HERKIMER – Firefighters responded to a small attic fire in Herkimer midday Friday, said Herkimer Fire Chief John Spanfelner. Firefighters were called to an apartment house at 318 Pleasant Avenue, near the corner of King Street, around noon…
Authorities looking for missing Herkimer teen
UTICA – The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children-Mohawk Valley office released a missing persons poster for a Herkimer teen who has been missing since September. Isaiah Jackson, 14, went missing in Utica on Sept. 1. He is…