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What's up Rome! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Felony DWI arrest after Rome-Taberg Road crash into ditch.
  • Utica man faces multiple charges after alleged Rome domestic ordeal.
  • How a Rome tech nonprofit just boosted the local YMCA

Also on today's calendar: Adult Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 57.
  • Thursday: A thick cloud cover and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman arrested on DWI charge in Rome (newportdispatch.com) — A Rome woman was arrested after allegedly driving into a ditch on Rome-Taberg Road and then trying to flee on foot, leading to a felony DWI charge. Deputies say she was also driving with a revoked license and now faces multiple traffic-related charges while being held in Oneida County Jail for arraignment.
   

• Man arrested on domestic charges in Rome (newportdispatch.com) — Rome police have charged a Utica man after a weeklong domestic situation on North Madison Street in which a woman was allegedly confined, assaulted, and had her phone taken. After the victim escaped to a neighbor's home to call for help, authorities arrested the suspect, who now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges pending arraignment.
   

• The 2026 City & State Hall of Fame (cityandstateny.com) — A Rome-based technology nonprofit, NYSTEC, is highlighted for investing $300,000 to upgrade the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley's fitness center in Rome and for pairing college students with small businesses. The broader feature celebrates organizations and leaders across New York that are shaping health care, housing, infrastructure, technology, and workforce development, but Rome's inclusion underscores the city's growing role in statewide innovation and community improvement.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm looking to have work done in my kitchen;
    replace the sink (possibly), new faucet, tile backsplash, painted walls and ceiling. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Oriskany)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Pizza Maker(03420) 113 Erie Blvd E W in Rome. Apply here.
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation posted a job opening for Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Protection Engineer (AHT) in Rome. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rome here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • John Morgan Shares New Song 'Cry Baby' And Expands Tour (antimusic.com)

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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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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