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🌱 How a Rome Air Force facility handled a sudden explosives scare
And check out Fall Bowling (18+) on the Rome Patch calendar
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:
- How a Rome Air Force facility handled a sudden explosives scare
- Rome man faces multiple felonies after domestic incident on Pine Haven Circle
- What Pamal's takeover means for your favorite Utica–Rome radio stations
Also on today's calendar: Dracula and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 68, low: 44.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Explosive material scare investigated at Air Force facility in Rome (newportdispatch.com) — An early-morning scare at the Air Force Research Lab campus on Brooks Road in Rome briefly shut the facility and rerouted traffic after a visiting commercial vehicle triggered an alert for possible explosives. Rome Police, Oneida County Sheriff's deputies, State Police bomb experts, and Rome Fire all responded, and investigators ultimately found no explosive material, turning the case over to Air Force officials. 
• Man arrested on domestic violence charges in Rome (newportdispatch.com) — A 41-year-old Rome man was arrested Tuesday after Oneida County deputies and probation officers responded to a domestic incident on Pine Haven Circle, leading to multiple felony domestic violence and weapon charges. Authorities say he resisted arrest before being taken into custody, arraigned at the county jail, and held on bail, while victims were connected with support services through the Sheriff's Office and YWCA.
• Pamal to Acquire Galaxy's New York Radio Stations (talkers.com) — Listeners in the Utica–Rome area will soon hear familiar stations under new ownership as Pamal Broadcasting takes over Galaxy Media's Syracuse and Utica outlets, including ESPN Utica/Rome, starting Oct. 1 under an FCC-pending deal. The acquisition extends Pamal's reach from the New York City region through the Hudson Valley all the way to Central New York.
📸 Around Rome
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rome
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★ Featured events ★
- Fall Bowling (18+) →
King Pin Lanes, 7157 East Dominick St, Rome
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Dracula →
Rome Capitol Theatre, 220 W Dominick St, Rome
7:00 pm - Friday Open Skate w/sock hop →
Skate-A-While Longer, 220 Ridge St, Rome
8:00 pm - FREE Lessons →
Skate-A-While Longer, 220 Ridge St, Rome
8:00 am - Home for the Holidays: Free Homebuyer Brunch & Learn →
7763 Turin Rd, Rome
10:00 am - Puzzle Quest: Mysteries, Myths, & Mayhem!
Fort Stanwix National Park, 112 East Park St., Rome
10:00 am - Sat. Mat. Open Skate →
Skate-A-While Longer, 220 Ridge St, Rome
2:00 pm - Saturday Night Open Skate →
Skate-A-While Longer, 220 Ridge St, Rome
8:00 pm - All Revved Up the Meat Loaf Tribute →
Rome Capitol Theatre, 220 W Dominick St, Rome
8:00 pm - Sesame Street Live! Elmo's Got the Moves →
Rome Capitol Theatre, 220 W Dominick St, Rome
2:00 pm - Public Hearing
Rome City SD, 409 Bell Rd, Rome
5:15 pm - Closed →
Skate-A-While Longer, 220 Ridge St, Rome
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- U-Haul posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Rome. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rome here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Brantley Gilbert Turns Up the Heat at Turning Stone (thecountrynote.com)
- New contender rises to No.1 in Syracuse.com's 2026 high school football Week 4 rankings after taking down defending champion (syracuse.com)
- John Morgan Adds Headline Dates To Fall Schedule (musicrow.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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