Herkimer County News

Four months later, the sadness has not dulled. It has not gotten any easier for this mountain community's residents since the unseasonably warm early autumn morning when three friends were thrust through the windows of their sport utility vehicle and into the darkness.

In 47 years as an educator, Ellen Polimeni has seen many changes. But some classroom techniques have remained as effective as they were when Polimeni attended a one-room schoolhouse in the foothills of the Adirondacks.

During 2009, The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc. awarded 313 grants totaling more than $5.8 million to 139 not-for-profit organizations that serve the residents of Herkimer and Oneida counties; included in this is more than $93,000 in scholarships.

The future bride graduated from Ilion Junior Senior High School ; from Herkimer County Community College in New York with an A.A.S. in general studies; from Utica College in New York with a B.A. in English; and from Touro College in New York with a master's degree in elementary and special education.

A One hundred eighty-eight students have been named to the Presidenta s List at Herkimer County Community College for the fall 2009 semester, and 395 students have been named to the Deana s List.

Utica, NY The United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area has been chosen to receive $158,082 in federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, also known as FEMA.

A One hundred eighty-eight students have been named to the Presidenta s List at Herkimer County Community College for the fall 2009 semester, and 395 students have been named to the Deana s List.

A 23-year-old Utica man has been charged with robbery and burglary in connection with last Friday's shooting death of Shaun Vaughn inside a Waverly Place residence.

Thirty people living along North Main Street were evacuated early Tuesday morning because of high water levels in the East Canada Creek.

A flash flood watch is in effect for Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson and Lewis counties, says the National Weather Service.

Our local cat rescues and humane societies are not-for-profit organizations and, as such, must raise money to cover the myriad costs of caring for the area's stray and surrendered animals.

Scott Thompson knows a thing or two about ferrying people across the Stillwater Reservoir in Herkimer County.

The competition is open to companies in Oneida or Herkimer County with less than $5 million in annual revenue and a strong business plan.

Kara Horton of Averill Park loves big and bold. Doreen Laduca from Malta has a bag that does double duty ? the proceeds from her purchase went to AIDS research.

The alleged incident happened earlier this month. Police say the entire school was evacuated and several classes and activities were either disrupted or canceled.

Recent renovations at the Herkimer County Humane Society will greatly improve life for cats awaiting adoption.

Orra Cross and his family will move into a Habitat for Humanity renovated house in Ilion.

A United Way will celebrate the conclusion of the 2009 campaign Wednesday, January 20, in the lobby of M & T Bank at 233 Genesee Street.

Several fire departments in Herkimer County are battling a fire at the home of the owners of Krasbewski Contractors on Route 28.

New York state officials say they will provide $300 million to help launch more wind power and other renewable energy projects.