Hello Utica! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
How Utica's defense stopped Hobart's furious fourth-quarter comeback.
Also on today's calendar: Auditions for Irving Berlin's White Christmas and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Monday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
Tuesday: Intervals of bright sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 42.
Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hobart Football's Comeback at Utica Falls Short — Geneva, NY (fingerlakesdailynews.com) — A tight college football matchup in Utica saw Hobart's late comeback fall just short, with the Pioneers winning 36-29 at home. Utica's offense piled up nearly 400 yards, while Hobart surged in the fourth quarter behind standout performances from running back E.J. Taylor and quarterback Aidan Conrath before a final drive stalled on downs.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Just wanted to comment that I hired Sal from Youcall Wehaul to take down an old shed. He did a great job in one day. Cleaned everything up. Didn't destroy my yard in the process. He is supposed to be coming back to put topsoil & grass… (Nextdoor Cornhill)
Anyone have a recommendation for a home for a nice energetic Dog. Sadly its getting to that point where we can't give the attention wanted. Nothing wrong with him besides he's always itchy but its dry skin not flees… (Nextdoor South Utica)
Denny's posted a job opening for Dishwasher/Service Assistant - Franchise in Utica. Apply here.
Burger King (Carrols) posted a job opening for Team Member in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Hartford
Dolgeville wins again with third starter at quarterback (uticaod.com)
Whitesboro
Football Recap: Liverpool Skates Past Whitesboro with Ease (maxpreps.com)
Marcy
Parent rescued after getting lost on bathroom break while hiking with son in ADK High Peaks (syracuse.com)
Robert Brooks family to discuss settlement at Rochester news conference (democratandchronicle.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!