In 1886, Groundhog Day was acknowledged for the first time in Punxsutawney by a local newspaper, Weathers Wags, according to ...

But unlike past trips, the dogs noticed ducks upon the icy pond and bolted after them. Soon, both dogs had fallen in the ...

New York’s being hit by an arctic polar vortex, making temperatures drop hard overnight after a snow storm hit on Sunday.

Mr. Robert A. Williams, 84, of Remsen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Robert was born in Utica, on November 15, 1940, the son of Richard and Agnes (Murray) Williams.

Julia Mahshie Shaheen passed away peacefully on Sunday January 26 after a brief illness. She was born in Syracuse, NY on February 6, 1925 to parents Towfeek Mahshie and Malakie Atallah Mahshie.

There were furry hats and fireworks to celebrate Punxsutawney Phil. Did he see his shadow on Groundhog Day? Follow along for live updates.

Caroline “Carol” Theresa (Nicotera) Bialas, age 98 passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the Waterville Residential Care Center with her loving daughter by her side.

Just before noon on Sunday, Jan. 12, Utica police officials say in a statement they received a ShotSpotter alert for multiple gunshots at Dewitt Street. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle ...

The first week and first vote of the new year brings us our first wrestler and youngest winner yet in polling of online readers of the Observer-Dispatch and Times Telegram for an area high school ...

A celebration of Pete's life will take place on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Utica Elks Lodge, 1315 Champlin Avenue, Utica, NY 13502, at 1 p.m. for anyone who wishes to attend.

At St. Paul's, Barbara taught Sunday School for children, led the Jr. Baptist Youth Fellowship, made costumes for the annual Easter pageants and served as the Church Clerk for many years.