The Oneida Daily Dispatch

ONEIDA, N.Y. — Emergency responders were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1621 Cobb St. in Oneida at 7:30 a.m. Thursday. Fire crews arrived to significant fire conditions and immediately initiated fire suppression and primary search operations. Despite the efforts of firefighters and emergency responders, one individual was located and pronounced deceased at the […]

The Majestic Venue, 5694 E. Main St.,  is hosting a waffles & ice cream brunch, with proceeds to benefit the Verona Food Pantry on Sunday, Feb. 1. February 1st is National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, so the meal will feature a large waffle, a scoop of ice cream or cool whip, sausage, coffee, hot […]

The New York State Police are seeking assistance from the public following a road rage and burglary incident in the city of Rome. On Sunday, Jan. 11 at 7:24 p.m.,  responded to a residence on Sleepy Hollow Road following a reported burglary. A preliminary investigation determined that a road rage incident began earlier on Black […]

On Saturday, Jan. 24 Wampsville Fireman’s Field will host the Wampsville Winter Classic The event is for youth ages three-12. Registration will happen from 8-10:30 a.m. and racing will begin at noon. Classes include 120 cc, 200 cc and kitty kat. All machines are stock and all machines must have a tether switch. All racers […]

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon said on Tuesday, Jan. 13 that she will not seek re-election to represent the 119th Assembly District “After careful deliberation, I have decided not seek re-election as a member of the New York State Assembly in the 119th Assembly District,” Buttenschon said. “I have had the distinct honor and privilege of representing […]

BOSTON, Mass. — Defending conference champion UAlbany was selected first in the 2026 America East Women’s Lacrosse Preseason Poll as the Great Danes seek their third title in the last four years. The America East also released its Preseason All-Conference selections on Wednesday afternoon. The Great Danes received five first-place votes for 35 points, while Bryant claimed the remaining two. The Bulldogs had 30 total points after claiming a share of their first-ever regular season title and earned the No. 1 Seed in the conference tournament. UMass Lowell, which was also named a 2025 co-regular season champion, was selected third […]

ALBANY, N.Y. —  State Sen. Joseph Griffo and members of the Senate Republican Conference on Monday unveiled “Save New York,” a legislative agenda of policy goals for 2026 aimed at combatting one-party control in New York State. Under the leadership of the governor and legislative majorities, New York has become unaffordable, less safe and more […]

Earlier this winter, during frigid weather when the wind chill temperatures hovered at below zero. It reminded me of the stories of the Yukon by Robert Service that I faithfully read when I was young. In those stories, such as “To Build A Fire” or “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” men ended up freezing to […]

CENTRAL NEW YORK — The Onondaga County Water Authority is anticipating that water will be restored this Friday to western Madison County and eastern Onondaga County. They believe work crews will have completed repairs to the water main, which burst on December 23, and those repairs will allow a safe return of water service to […]

Oneida County dairy farmer and American Dairy Association North East board president Audrey Donahoe of Clayville-based ATRASS Farm, proudly represented New York’s dairy community at The Armory Track & Field Center during the Refuel with Chocolate Milk Officials Hall of Fame Invitational, held January 9-10 in New York City. The event, sponsored by American Dairy […]