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🌱 Rome police respond after gas threat at North Washington Street apartment

Rome, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Rome! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rome police respond after gas threat at North Washington Street apartment
  • Looking for work in Rome this week? These jobs are hiring now
  • See how Rome firefighters pulled off this heartwarming Mother’s Day rescue

Also on today's calendar: Pulse Live At turning Stone Casino - Verona NY.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 56, low: 46.
  • Friday: Remaining cloudy and cool, with a high of 59 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rome woman arrested after threatening to blow up apartment (cnyhomepage.com) — Police say a Rome woman was taken into custody after allegedly threatening to ignite gas in her North Washington Street apartment, prompting an emergency response Sunday morning. She was evaluated at Rome Health, then charged with attempted arson and taken to Oneida County Jail. Mental health resources are highlighted for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts.
   

• Back 2 Work: May 11–May 15 (wktv.com) — Several employers are hiring in and around Rome this week, including part-time bus drivers, CNC operators, and machine operators based in the city. Additional openings in Utica, Oneida, Frankfort, and Little Falls range from marketing to food service and security roles. Rome residents can scan these listings for immediate local job opportunities and benefits.
   

• Mother duck reunited with ducklings, thanks to Rome firefighters (uticaod.com) — Rome firefighters and police gave a Mother’s Day assist to a frantic duck, rescuing more than a dozen ducklings from a storm drain and reuniting them with their mom. Engine Company #2 carefully lifted each duckling to safety using a cardboard box. Fire Chief Michael Reilly says the department is always glad to help animals in distress when they can.
   

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  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Restaurant General Manager in Rome. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Rome. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rome here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Mayville non-profit hopes to address growing mental health crisis in rural communities (wkbw.com)
  • Morgan Stanley tackles flaw in most investment plans (miamiherald.com)

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  • Roadwork Ahead—Construction for Week of May 11 in Area Counties (wktv.com)

Ok Rome! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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