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BREAKING: Utica City School District Superintendent Christopher Spence has taken a leave of absence effective immediately through July 31.

BREAKING NEWS: Utica schools superintendent granted leave of absence Utica City School District Superintendent of Schools Christopher Spence has requested — and been granted by the district's board of education — a leave of absence effective immediately through July 31.

A public budget hearing held Tuesday by the Rome City School District Board of Education turned into stand-room only as district stakeholders came out to share their opinions both for and against the newly revised 2026-2027 spending plan.

Residents debate Rome school budget as June 16 revote approaches A packed Rome school budget hearing featured arguments for and against the revised proposal ahead of the June 16 revote and polling site change.

The Rome Arts Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 inductees who will be honored this September in a ceremony at the Capitol Theatre.

Six to be inducted into Rome Arts Hall of Fame The Rome Arts Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 inductees who will be honored in a ceremony Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St.