Herkimer County News

All across New York, museums, zoos, botanical gardens, and art centers are celebrating the first ever New York State Museum Week.

A branch of the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council held an informational meeting Wednesday night, bringing together non-profit leaders, business owners and members of Herkimer County municipalities to discuss the region's upcoming Consolidated Funding Application process.

The school is out for summer break, but not everyone is out of school. Today a number of area colleges kicked off summer courses for students, including SUNYIT and Mohawk Valley Community College.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in Herkimer, Hamilton, FultonA and Montgomery Counties until 9:00 tonight.

The criminal history of a man police say was involved in the high speed chase last week that killed a Schuyler woman could mean a lesser prison sentence if he is convicted in the fatal crash.

It's sad that one man's trash is another man's treasure. On Friday night the benefit "Salvage for Change" showcased modern art pieces by different area artists.

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. Congressman Richard Hanna says it's an honor to attend as many events as he can this Memorial Day weekend to honor our nation's veterans.

And this weekend, two area organizations, the Goodwill and the Herkimer Area Resource Center are coming together to salute veterans in Central New York.

She's legally blind, but that doesn't stop 93-year-old Helen Savicki from doing what she loves, crocheting.

Authorities say a Herkimer police officer tried to pull over Daniel Conklin, 24, in the village around 11 a.m. Thursday.

HERKIMER COUNTY, N.Y. - The plan to merge three Herkimer County School Districts is moving forward and the State Education Department likes what it sees.

IF YOU'VE EVER WONDERED WHY YOUR PARENTS ALWAYS TOLD YOU TO WASH YOUR HANDS - NOW YOU KNOW THERE'S A REALLY SOUND REASON FOR THE REPEATED RITUAL.

Those interested in creating a business or furthering their business in Herkimer County are encouraged to attend an informational meeting regarding the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council.

On Monday, in an effort to reduce those numbers, the Literacy Coalition of Herkimer and Oneida Counties brought together over 70 business leaders, community members, and educators at Mohawk Valley Community College.

One of the main concerns is where some patients will go if they were to be released from the facility.

Herkimer County legislators recently voted 12-5 to stop accepting admissions to Country Manor, the adult home on Route 28.

The Utica City School District budget has passed, but when it comes to an agreement with the Utica Teachers Association to save jobs, it's still unresolved.

Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority would like to commend Staley Upper Elementary School for Honors in NYSDEC Green Schools Challenge.

A teenager was issued an appearance ticket after authorities found drug paraphernalia and a knife in his locker at Ilion Junior-Senior High School on Tuesday.

The Herkimer County Legislature is sending a distress signal. On Tuesday, the body passed a resolution called, "May Day for Mandate Relief." They're asking the state's Mandate Relief Council to submit a package of proposals to Governor Cuomo immediately and the county administrator says there's strength in numbers.