



Wednesday July 22nd: Leadership Changes Ahead for Utica Schools
The Utica school board voted not to renew Superintendent Christopher Spence’s contract, while extending Acting Superintendent Kathleen Davis’s agreement and addressing concerns about leadership, communication, student services, and union negotiations.

Tuesday July 21st: A First Look at Frontier Roads
Frontier Roads, a new family entertainment park in Westmoreland featuring food, shopping, games, live music, and future attractions, will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, July 23rd.

Monday July 20th: Rome School Board Hears Community Concerns
The Rome school board meeting balanced praise for student-centered graduation events with community concerns over staffing, special education services, communication, and several upcoming leadership changes.

Friday July 17th: Whitesboro Advances Public Safety Plans
Whitesboro village leaders are moving forward with several public safety decisions.

Thursday July 16th: Wolfspeed’s Patent Fight With Navitas
Wolfspeed has sued Navitas Semiconductor, alleging that several gallium nitride and silicon carbide products infringe five patents central to its power-semiconductor technology.

Wednesday July 15th: Utica-Rome Honors a Racing Legend
Utica-Rome Speedway will honor one of its most successful drivers tonight with the Dale Planck Memorial.

Tuesday July 14th: Rome’s Hidden History
Rome author Frank Pape’s new book uses historic maps and local research to reveal the canals, forts, landmarks, and forgotten history hidden throughout the city.

Monday July 13th: A Son’s Tribute on Race Day
Ilion native, Keith Willner, completed the Boilermaker 15K in honor of his late father, continuing a cherished family tradition.

Friday July 10th: Discrimination Claims Rock Utica City Schools
Utica Superintendent Christopher Spence alleges the school board discriminated and retaliated against him after he raised concerns about its conduct.

Thursday July 9th: How Utica Prepares for Race Day
Utica is coordinating city departments, residents, and businesses to clean, inspect, and prepare roads, public spaces, and race areas ahead of the annual Boilermaker Road Race.