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MV Tattoo Expo coming to Herkimer Co. Fairgrounds

by Herkimer Telegram 05.16.2012

The fifth annual Mohawk Valley Tattoo Expo will kick-off this Friday and will run through the weekend at Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort.
Over 35 tattoo artists and body piercers will be present at the event.

Herkimer Co. voters pass school budgets

by Herkimer Telegram 05.16.2012

School districts throughout the Mohawk Valley passed their school budgets during the statewide vote on Tuesday.
In Herkimer, the $20.2 million budget, which …

Griffiss biofuel plan back on track

by Herkimer Telegram 05.16.2012

Six months ago, Griffiss Utility Services Corp. said it might pull the plug on its $18 million biofuel project for tenants of Griffiss Business and Technology Park.
Now the project is going full steam ahead.

Mohawk students to lead food drive on Saturday

by Herkimer Telegram 05.15.2012

Those living in the village limits may hear a knock on their door Saturday morning when students from Jarvis Junior-Senior High School participate in this year’s Memorial Food Drive.
The food drive — which will take place from 9 …

Middleville considering law for non-domesticated animals

by Herkimer Telegram 05.15.2012

The Middleville Village Board of Trustees on Monday discussed chickens that residents say are wandering off and running free onto neighboring properties.
The residents also complained about a manure type odor coming from the owner’s pr…

Today in the news: JPMorgan CEO gets $23 million

by Herkimer Telegram 05.15.2012

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Most schools stay under the tax cap, even if it doesn’t look that way

by Herkimer Telegram 05.15.2012

For the school budget to pass in West Canada Valley, 60 percent of voters who go to the polls today have to say “Yes” to the proposed $14.2 million budget. That's because of the new so-called two percent tax cap law.
In the c…

School vote preview: Districts’ budgets, board candidates

by Herkimer Telegram 05.15.2012

On May 15, voters around the region will vote on their school districts' proposed budgets for 2012 – 2013. Here are the highlights of those plans and school board candidates.
For information on poll hours and locations, contact your loca…

Carpenter kicks off campaign for Herkimer Co. DA

by Herkimer Telegram 05.15.2012

Assistant District Attorney Jeffrey Carpenter says he has been living his dream since joining the Herkimer County District Attorney’s Office in 2002.
But now, Carpenter hopes to take that dream to the next level: securing a spot as Her…

Herkimer, Oneida counties jail merger talk fizzles

by Herkimer Telegram 05.15.2012

There once was talk of Oneida and Herkimer county jails merging.
Apparently, it’s not going to happen.

Herkimer County to launch app by Memorial Day

by Herkimer Telegram 05.15.2012

Residents, visitors and business owners soon will have access at their fingertips for the closest restaurant, auto repair shop or park among other Herkimer County hotspots.
Yes, there is an app for that.

Mohawk officials seek to update village’s strategic plan

by Herkimer Telegram 05.15.2012

Utica Alloys moves to Herkimer County to expand operations

by Herkimer Telegram 05.15.2012

 Manufacturing in Herkimer County is getting a jolt.
By mid-July, ELG Utica Alloys will occupy one of two former Herkimer Distribution buildings in the …

This week: ‘Battleship’ takes off

by Herkimer Telegram 05.13.2012

Follow the link to see our look at what’s happening this week.

Week in review: Gay rights top the news

by Herkimer Telegram 05.12.2012

Follow the link to see our roundup of the top national and international news stories of the week.