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Rome celebrated America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic parade, concert, and fireworks that brought thousands together to honor freedom, history, veterans, and community. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FedEx closed its Oriskany facility under its Network 2.0 restructuring, affecting 31 employees and redirecting customers to nearby drop-off locations. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Utica Common Council is weighing a proposal that could change where newly hired police officers are allowed to live, as city leaders continue searching for ways to address staffing challenges. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Utica school board voted not to renew Superintendent Christopher Spence’s contract, while extending Acting Superintendent Kathleen Davis’s agreement and addressing concerns about leadership, communication, student services, and union negotiations. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frontier Roads, a new family entertainment park in Westmoreland featuring food, shopping, games, live music, and future attractions, will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, July 23rd. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rome school board meeting balanced praise for student-centered graduation events with community concerns over staffing, special education services, communication, and several upcoming leadership changes. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whitesboro village leaders are moving forward with several public safety decisions. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wolfspeed has sued Navitas Semiconductor, alleging that several gallium nitride and silicon carbide products infringe five patents central to its power-semiconductor technology. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica-Rome Speedway will honor one of its most successful drivers tonight with the Dale Planck Memorial. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome author Frank Pape’s new book uses historic maps and local research to reveal the canals, forts, landmarks, and forgotten history hidden throughout the city. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ilion native, Keith Willner, completed the Boilermaker 15K in honor of his late father, continuing a cherished family tradition. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica Superintendent Christopher Spence alleges the school board discriminated and retaliated against him after he raised concerns about its conduct. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica is coordinating city departments, residents, and businesses to clean, inspect, and prepare roads, public spaces, and race areas ahead of the annual Boilermaker Road Race. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York’s historic Merci Train boxcar, a 1949 gift from France thanking Americans for postwar aid, has been moved from Whitesboro to Union Station in Utica for continued preservation. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Munson’s Arts Festival returns July 11th through the 19th in Utica, with a packed week of art, music, dancing, family activities, and special museum events. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica marked Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with its annual Fourth of July parade down Genesee Street, featuring local groups, first responders, officials, and community celebrations continuing later at Harbor Point. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Murphy, the father of the man who killed Syracuse police officer Michael Jensen and Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock, was sentenced to weekend jail time for an unrelated illegal gun possession charge, as Jensen’s family spoke about the lasting impact of Michael’s death. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

A Rome homeowner discovered a vintage engagement ring and matching wedding band, worth about $5,000, after a basement pipe repair at her 1857 home. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Across the Mohawk Valley and surrounding areas, Independence Day weekend will bring parades, fireworks, festivals, and family-friendly celebrations as communities mark America’s 250th anniversary observance. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A judge granted one final delay in Gregory Mignot Jr.’s Rome murder case, moving his next court date to July 20 as he faces charges in the fatal stabbing of Michael Brown. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome will host a free July 11th community celebration at Bellamy Harbor Park featuring activities, food vendors, an Albany Symphony Orchestra concert with an original piece about the city, and a closing drone show. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica Glass has relaunched under new owner and CEO Kola Aina, with plans to preserve its local legacy while expanding its commercial glazing capabilities and regional reach. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boilermaker Road Race founder Earle Reed is retiring from the Board of Directors but will remain involved after nearly 50 years of shaping one of Utica’s signature community events. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cazenovia school board vice president, Travis Longo, is now facing state child endangerment charges and federal child pornography charges. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Utica woman’s guinea pig population grew from two misidentified pets to about 100 animals, prompting rescues to step in as many needed medical care and some may now be pregnant. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.