A ribbon cutting ceremony was held late last week (Thursday, August 8th) for the Olbiston Apartments. The building which was originally constructed in 1898 was condemned three years ago to undergo an extensive renovation. The price tag of the project was over $80 million and took almost two and a half years to complete. Asbestos abatement and construction increased the cost by about $10 million. The Executive Director of Liberty Affordable Housing, Randall Denton said when the building was condemned, there was still around 30 residents living in unfit conditions. There are 153 units of housing in the Olbiston. Forty residents have been approved so far and are expected to

Fans of the legendary rock band Chicago have a lot to look forward to this fall! The band has announced their Fall 2024 North American tour, which promises to be a spectacular event for music lovers across the continent. Among the many exciting stops on their tour is a performance at The Stanley Theatre in Utica on November 6th. The tour kicks off in Nashville, Indiana on October 22nd, and will; wrap up in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 17th. New Live Album Release Chicago is also set to release a new live album. The album “Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts, Washington, DC (9/16/1971)” will feature over

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a new phone scam. Scammers are impersonating members of the Sheriff’s Office, demanding payment for supposed fines or active warrants. They often speak quickly and use an authoritative tone to pressure victims into sending money via bank transfer, gift cards, or pre-paid debit cards. Sheriff Maciol emphasizes that the Sheriff’s Office will never request payment or personal financial information over the phone. If you receive a suspicious call, follow these steps: Stay vigilant and help protect our community from these fraudulent activities.

A 37 year-old Canastota man is dead following a tragic accident late this afternoon in the village of Whitestown. According to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department, Zechariah Lightsey was driving eastbound on Clark Mills Road when he failed to keep right, veering off the road, striking a mailbox & utility pole finally coming to rest after colliding with a home. The crash happened around 3:30 this afternoon. Lightsey was pronounced dead at the scene and was the only occupant in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Sheriff’s Deputies say no one in the home was injured. Deputies are asking for your assistance if you were in the area

We are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership between Retro 80’s Radio 24/7 and National Public Radio (NPR)! Starting today (July 31), our listeners will enjoy the best of both worlds: the timeless hits of the 80s and the latest national and world news updates. Weekday Mornings with Van Camp and Morgan: Tune in every weekday morning from 6-10 for the Van Camp and Morgan Show, as they cover a wide range of topics, including pop culture, social media and entertainment. Now, with our new partnership, you’ll also get NPR’s top-notch national and world news updates every hour. Stay informed during your morning coffee while listening to your favorite 80s hits and the Van Camp