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Frankfort, N.Y. - The Frankfort Fire Department on Monday received its 2008 McCoy Miller ambulance, and Chief Chuck Conigliaro said he hopes to begin using it by the end of the week.

When WIBX called Michael Arcuri's Campaign Office for comment from the Congressman on high energy prices, Campaign Manager Jordan Karp emailed this statement, attributed to himself, along with Hanna's financial disclosure statement showing Hanna owns at least $2.19 million in oil stocks...

Rome school district's former director of facilities Vitto C. Rizzo and his former grounds supervisor, William D. Ruane have plead guilty to Felony charges for their respective roles in the incident.

ROME, N.Y. -- An Air Force training flight heading out of Rome was cut short after the crew discovered fumes in the cabin of the E-3 Sentry aircraft. The Air Force said Wednesday's incident was minor and the crew was able to safely return to Griffiss Airfield.

Robin L. Zehr and her husband, Gary, have been Roman Runners before the group even had a name. For Honor America Days this summer, she showed that even though she was on military duty in Iraq, Zehr was still there in spirit.

FRANKLIN _ A triple wedding has helped keep friends in contact over the years.

Two industrial development agencies have approved loans totaling $175,000 to a family business that plans to open a plant for making grass and wood pellets to burn for heat.

Army Staff Sgt. Vin Stevens of Rome is shooting video, rather than insurgents. Deployed to Baghdad, Stevens is getting information out to his fellow soldiers and the public about the status of the Americans with Iraq.

In preparation for construction, the developer of "Canal Village" housing on South James Street is closing on properties, as well as creating a plan for relocating residents who live in the area now.

Two downtown Oneonta restaurants are making arrangements to move. Elena's Sweet Indulgence at 281 Main St. in Oneonta will close at the end of business at 6 p.m. Saturday, owner Elena Doyle said Tuesday. Plans are to reopen the business in Clinton Plaza during the first week in September, she said.

SOUTH VALLEY _ The future of a northern Otsego church looks brighter thanks to a family ministry center under construction, a couple of those involved with the project said Tuesday.

Two people are facing charges for allegedly passing counterfeit 20-dollar bills in New Hartford. Full story at WIBX. Copyright (c) 1998 - 2008 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved.

UTICA, N.Y. -- Julie Garcia had plans to turn this vacant house into a home for her children. Her plans changed early Tuesday morning when she found the house on fire. She didn't want to speak on camera, but said she feels horrible. And neighbors fear for their safety.

MARCY, N.Y. – Incoming students will notice plenty of construction going on throughout campus as the college has several new building plans in place. SUNY IT's president announced Tuesday morning that the college will undergo some expansion.

Herkimer, N.Y. - The Herkimer County Finance Committee on Monday heard a presentation on the financial impact of constructing wind turbines in local municipalities.

ONEONTA _ A dozen teens in the Klipnocky Klangers rang bells with groups large and small at a recent handbell festival in Florida. The result was not only a fun trip, several participants said, but a phenomenal and exciting music-making experience.

ONEONTA _ The city is moving forward with plans to purchase vacant land along Silver Creek that was at one time eyed for a senior housing development.

Frankfort, N.Y. - The Frankfort Town Council is continuing to move forward toward its acquisition of the Erie Educational building. The board is holding a special meeting tonight at the town hall to discuss architectural and engineering services that need to be done prior to the town’s acquisition.

An Oriskany Falls man was killed last night when his motorcycle was hit by a car at the intersection of Route 12-B and Dugway Road in the Town of Kirkland.