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Monday, March 5, 2012

Monday Morning Quarterback: HCCC Men's Basketball
How do you measure a team's success? Well when your college has the nickname, "Home of Champions" it becomes apparent there's only one way to measure....
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Valentine's Day arsonists still at-large
Oneida Indian Nation Police are still looking for the suspects responsible for the valentine's day fire on Patrick Road. A $2,500 reward is being offered...
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Friday, March 2, 2012

A 10-year-old's battle with cancer
Relay for Life has had an impact on many people throughout the country.One person in particular is 10-year-old Jesse Schofield."On May 5th, 2009, I was...
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Lessons Learned from the Appalachian Trail
It began as a childhood dream, and turned into a lifetime goal. "He pointed that way and he said if you walk south you can end up...
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Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
You may be familiar with osteoporosis, but you do know what osteopenia is? To find out what it is, and how you can prevent it Eyewitness News spoke with...
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Utica's Proposed Budget: Residents speak out
Utica residents had the opportunity to talk face-to-face with the Common Council in regards to the proposed budget.Lifelong Utica Resident, Mark Mazzo doesn't want to...
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Thursday, March 1, 2012

MVCC Rome Campus Hosts Career Fair
Mohawk Valley Community College's Rome Campus hosted a job fair this week.
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"Leapling" celebrates her 12th birthday
At the age of four, she could vote. By seven, she was married.And on February 29th, Susan Nackley-Mojave is celebrating her 12th birthday.She might look...
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Sex Crimes: The Recovery
Eyewitness News has been taking a deeper look into sex crimes in Central New York. A big part in a sex crime is recovering from...
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Heart Run & Walk: Team O'Neill
America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk is just three days away. The community will gather in teams to walk or run to fight cardiovascular disease. Many will also...
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Former Mohawk Corrections Officer Sentenced to 43 Years in Prison
The Mohawk Corrections Officer accused of sexual misconduct with two young girls is sentenced to 43 years in prison. Donald Hughes was sentenced today in Oneida County...
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Masonic Indoor Walk
The indoor walk began with only six homes participating and over the past five years the walk has more than doubled. And the dollars raised from...
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DNA evidence leads police to burglary suspect
DNA tracing led police to locate and arrest a Utica burglar, following a five month investigation. 22-year-old Nermin Velic is accused of breaking into a home back...
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UCSD Proposed Budget: Public has their chance to speak
On February 7th, Utica City School District Superintendent, Bruce Karam laid out the 2012-2013 proposed budget on the table.That proposed budget included a $10 million...
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Senator Griffo Stands with Belius Family to Bring Changes to Legal System
The family of the six year old stabbed to death by David Trebilcockis still looking for justice. Trebilcock was found not criminally responsible by reason of mental defect,...
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Boilermaker: Early Training
Regardless of whether you've signed up for the boilermaker or not, there's still time to get in shape for the 15-k race. But coaches say try not...
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The Medical Advocate: Knowing When to Make a Shared Decision
Dr. Steven Kussin discusses the importance of shared decision-making.
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Police: Sex offender threatens his girlfriend with a knife
A Utica man is charged with harassment after threatening his girlfriend with a knife, according to authorities. Police reports say 33-year-old Michael Johnson, a level three...
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Six Years Later: Officer Joseph Corr is remembered by family and the community
It was six years ago when New Hartford Police Officer, Joseph Corr was killed in the line of duty.On Monday night, the community, friends, and...
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Monday, February 27, 2012

Local officals urging teens to start the Summer job hunt
It's never to early for teenagers to start searching for that summer job.To help with the job hunt, Oneida County Executive, Anthony Picente and other...
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Thunderstorms sweep through #CNY! I visit with residents suffering flood damage & DPW tells us how to prepare #WUTR http://t.co/A9TmkMuTg6

#NYSDEC & Herkimer officials conduct a training exercise to erect a flood wall & tear it down. Why? Take a look #WUTR http://t.co/sr1gBCaLOh

Day 2 of Mark Scheidelman trial. 10-year-old victim takes the stand as does his 13-yr-old brother. #WUTR http://t.co/Y4JzysnblI

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Meet the Eyewitness News Team

Joe Parker
Joe Parker is an award-winning, well traveled journalist. He's been broadcasting since 1984...more than half his life, so far. Joe comes to the Utica area from the Gulf Coast (Florida,...
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Jeff Matthews
The only thing Jeff ever wanted to do more than be an on-camera Meteorologist was play left field for the Yankees. By the age of 7, he was already posting...
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Elsa Gillis
Elsa is thrilled to be part of our team as an Anchor and Producer for WUTR & WFXV Eyewitness News. Coming from Newtown, Connecticut, she graduated from Cornell University with a...
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Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Lee joined WUTR/WPNY/WFXV as a Multimedia Journalist in August 2011. She is eager and honored to be apart of the news team and becoming the voice for the Central...
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Stephen Bond
Born and raised in the Central New York area, Stephen is excited to launch his career at home as a multimedia journalist at WUTR. He earned a bachelor's degree from...
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Rachel Polansky
Rachel is excited to join the Eyewitness News team as a Multimedia Journalist. Rachel is a 2012 Penn State graduate with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. While there, she was...
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Michael Spellman
A true hometown talent, Michael was born and raised in Central New York. His first taste of journalism came as a Sports Reporter for his high school newspaper...
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