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Today in History: August 12, 1st Balloon Communications Satellite, the Echo 1, Launches
3+ hour ago (374+ words) Today is Wednesday, Aug. 12, the 224th day of 2026. There are 141 days left in the year. On Aug. 12, 2017, a driver sped into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally in the Virginia college town of Charlottesville, killing 32-year-old Heather…...
State Senator Joe Griffo Honors 102-Year-Old WWII Veteran
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (27+ words) WKTV State Sen. Joe Griffo honored a 102-year-old World War II veteran Wednesday in Albany....
Flags of Honor Return to Griffiss Park in Rome
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (147+ words) ROME, N.Y. -- Flags of Honor will once again grace Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome to support the New York State Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. Perpetual Care. This year, in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States of…...
Holocaust Survivor's Daughter Shares Drama at Utica Jewish Community Center
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (103+ words) UTICA, N.Y. -- A drama exploring the Holocaust will be presented at the Jewish Community Center in Utica on April 13. Actress and playwright Jane Elias will share her work at 7:30 p.m., which tells the story of her father Beni Elias, who lived in…...
Worcester Vietnam Veteran, Listed as MIA, Honored With Memorial Service
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (191+ words) WORCESTER, N.Y. -- The Town of Worcester remembered one of their fallen heroes Saturday with a special memorial service. Earl Wilfred Grenzebach Jr, better known as "Billy" to his family and friends was an Air Force pilot during the Vietnam War. While…...
After 83 Years, Private Harland J. Hennessey of Boonville is Laid to Rest
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (199+ words) BOONVILLE, N.Y. -- At 24 years of age, Private Harland J. Hennessey, of Boonville, died fighting for his country in the Philippines, during World War II. On Thursday, Private Hennessey returned home to a hero's welcome. Hundreds of grateful patriots lined the route as his…...
WWII Vet Honored for 80 Years with Whitestown Legion
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (90+ words) WHITESBORO, N.Y. -- A World War II veteran from Whitesboro received a special honor as an 80-year member of the Whitestown American Legion. In a ceremony at Preswick Glen, Wesley Moore, a 99-year-old Navy veteran, was awarded an 80-year pin. This recognition…...
Boonville Honors Army Pvt. Hennessey with Full Military Burial
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (225+ words) BOONVILLE, N.Y. – The remains of Army Pvt. Harland Hennessey, who died as a Japanese prisoner of war in 1942, are returning home. Identified last year through DNA collected by relatives, Hennessey was buried in a mass grave for more than 80 years. Hennessey…...
Happy Birthday, Esther! Utica Resident Celebrates 100 Years
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (124+ words) UTICA, N.Y. -- Utica Mayor Mike Galime celebrated the 100th birthday of Esther Jusza on Monday. During his visit with Jusza on Aug. 18, Galimi shared that she continues to visit Barnes and Noble to discover new books. He asked her for advice, and…...