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Established in the 1820s and known as the Sentinel since the 1840s, our publication has been in the same family’s hands since 1864. We have been delivering daily news since the 1880s, and we take pride in serving the community of Rome and Oneida County with both print and online news. Our mission is to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions for your future. We believe that local news—crafted with care and integrity—has a bright future ahead. Our team of experienced editors curates a mix of essential and engaging content, ensuring you receive top-quality journalism at a price that won’t break the bank.

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See Rome Free Academy and Utica Proctor play in a Section III boys lacrosse game | Multimedia | romesentinel.com

21 hours ago | romesentinel.com | Ben Birnell

Rome Free Academy broke a tie game with 10 second-half goals to cruise to a 14-4 win over Utica's Thomas R. Proctor High School in a boys lacrosse game on
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The 62 best things to do in EVERY county of New York state

4 days ago | romesentinel.com | Will Phillips

Whether it's stunning natural vistas, world-class museums, or vibrant seasonal festivals, New York state has something for everybody. While some counties may be sparsely populated (looking at you, Hamilton) that certainly doesn't mean they're lacking in things to do. Keep scrolling below for the best thing to do in every county of New York state. Step aboard the USS Slater, a former World War II destroyer escort, and the last of its class still afloat in the United States.
Utica Comets' fall in regular-season home finale against Syracuse

5 days ago | romesentinel.com | Ben Birnell

UTICA – The Utica Comets’ final impression in front of home fans following a rollercoaster 2024-25 season ended with a tough outcome. Despite a solid effort, it also ended with the same way the season started: With a setback to the rival Syracuse Crunch. Dylan Duke scored the eventual game-winner on the power-play 53 seconds into the third period and Crunch handed the Comets a 3-2 loss in front of an announced crowd of 3,059 to begin the final home-and-home series of the regular season.
Utica native Dominick Dawes returns to NCAA Division III Norwich as head coach

6 days ago | romesentinel.com | Ben Birnell

Dominick Dawes, a Utica native and former Hamilton College assistant coach, has returned to his college alma mater. Dawes has taken over the top spot for the NCAA Division III Norwich University men's hockey team in Vermont. He departs from Stevenson University, where he held the same head coaching role since the 2016-17 season. Dawes, who played for Thomas R. Proctor High School’s Raiders and Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, Vermont, went on to play defense and forward at Norwich University.
Fiona McMahon reaches goals milestone in RFA girls lacrosse win

6 days ago | romesentinel.com | Ben Birnell

Rome Free Academy senior Fiona McMahon reached a milestone in the girls lacrosse team's win over Clinton Thursday. With her second goal in the game, McMahon went over 100 career goals with the Black Knights' varsity squad. McMahon finished with a team-best six goals while adding three assists to help RFA top visiting Clinton 14-7 at RFA Stadium. McMahon, a Division I commit to Vermont for field hockey along with her sister Isi McMahon, also had 11 draw controls and three ground balls.
Prom, school safety promoted in Madison County

6 days ago | romesentinel.com | Sean I. Mills

ONEIDA — Law enforcement agencies in Madison County are stepping up awareness for traffic safety ahead of prom and graduation season, with the No Empty Chair Campaign and Mock DWI demonstrations. During the week of April 21 to 25, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office is taking part in the No Empty Chair traffic safety campaign. Each day of the week ahead, the department will crackdown on certain traffic violations that occur most often around school zones.
'Give it a whirl': Local fire departments open doors for RecruitNY

6 days ago | romesentinel.com | Sean I. Mills

More than a dozen local volunteer fire departments will be holding open houses later this month for the annual RecruitNY weekend — all in an effort to drive up recruitment and get more people interested in the fire service. "You definitely learn a lot of new skills. You meet a lot of new people and make a lot of new friends" when joining a volunteer fire department, said New Hartford Assistant Fire Chief Richard Alexander, a 33-year veteran of the service.
All Day Game Day at Jervis Library in Rome on Tuesday, April 22

6 days ago | romesentinel.com | Sean I. Mills

ROME — Jervis Public Library in Rome announced upcoming daily events for the week of April 21, including All Day Game Day on Tuesday. Library visitors will be able to challenge librarians to a board game and win a prize. • Monday, April 21: 10 a.m. Tai Chi Class; 10 a.m. Drop In Tech Help; 3 p.m. Makerspace open hours; 6 p.m. Ukulele Circle. • Tuesday, April 22: All Day Earth Day Crafts; All Day Game Day.
$4 million donation to boost Nascentia Neighborhood at The Beeches

6 days ago | romesentinel.com | Sean I. Mills

ROME — A $4 million donation from the Griffin Charitable Foundation will go towards building the 72-acre Nascentia Neighborhood project on the Beeches property in Rome, according to company officials. In honor of the donation, the future on-site medical building will be named "The Griffin Charitable Foundation Medical Complex," officials announced on Thursday.