Rome News

ROME, N.Y. - The former Westmoreland teacher who gave up his ability to teach in New York State after admitting to an "inappropriate relationship with one of his female students, has now been charged with providing her alcohol at his camp.

African American opera singer Marian Anderson made history 70 years ago when she sang on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Five people were treated Saturday morning at a Utica hospital for minor injuries they suffered when the sport utility vehicle in which they were riding left South Shore Road, Greig, and struck a tree.

STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS, Staff writer Merle English and The Associated Press contributed to this story.

The first scientific test on what are believed to be the remains of the Apostle Paul "seems to confirm" that they are those of the Catholic saint, Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday.

Ground has been broken for an Air Force research unit that will develop electronic surveillance networks to link sensor devices on the ground, in the air and in space.

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 11:37 a.m. Comoran and Yemeni officials said Tuesday that either a 14-year-old girl or a 5-year-old boy had survived, but neither report could be immediately verified.

Pope Benedict says the first-ever scientific tests on what are believed to be the remains of the Apostle Paul "seem to conclude" that they do indeed belong to the Roman Catholic saint.

An autopsy confirms that the Verona man whose body was pulled from the Mohawk River died from asphyxiation due to drowning.

Police say 28 year old Luke Marshall was swimming in the river with friends when he went under and did not resurface.

A lawyer says Italian authorities are set to expel to Syria one of the Palestinians who hijacked the Achille Lauro cruise ship and killed an American passenger in 1985.

Two Sisters of Mercy from Ireland, Sister Rosario Delaney and Sister Bosco Daly, who taught Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan in elementary school visited their prized pupil in Rome.

New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan will fly to Italy Thursday night, where he will receive a special honor from the Pope.

A White House spokesman says President Barack Obama and Pope Benedict XVI will talk about their shared belief in the dignity of all people at their meeting next month.

Oneida County Sheriffa s Deputies say Merland Valentine Sr., was suffered serious internal injuries after he was struck from behind by a motor vehicle.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 9:07 a.m. A 22 year old Rome man died early this morning in a one car accident on State Route 49.

A conservative candidate in Iran's disputed presidential election said Wednesday that he was withdrawing his complaints about voting fraud for the sake of the country, state television reported.

TWO retirees who hadn't sung since school have the daunting task of singing with a big band when they take to the stage on Sunday.

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Oneida County is looking to upgrade facilities for its Department of Social Services office in Rome.