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🌱 Which Oneida County roads could get safer under this $32M plan?
Happening soon: Winter Recital In Person on the Oneida Patch calendar

Good morning Oneida! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Oneida County roads could get safer under this $32M plan?
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Wrap Party.
Find out what's happening in Oneidafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Oneidafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Snow squalls, 1-2", with a high of 23 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, snow showers, temps: high: 27, low: 18.
- Saturday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 31 and low of 14 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Governor Hochul announces $32 million to improve road safety across New York (cbs6albany.com) — Oneida County is in line for part of a $3.6 million Mohawk Valley package to upgrade road safety, including guide rails, rumble strips, and better markings. The funding comes from a larger $32 million statewide effort aimed at reducing deadly lane-departure crashes and supporting local governments with safety-focused improvements.
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📸 Around Oneida
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oneida
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★ Featured events ★
- Winter Recital In Person
The KEYS Program, 181 Kenwood Ave, Oneida
6:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Holiday Wrap Party
The KEYS Program , 181 Kenwood Ave , Oneida
10:00 am
Sunday December 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Veteran's Pancake Breakfast
Madison County, NY Calendar , 3231 Seneca Turnpike , Canastota
9:00 am - Veteran Breakfast Buffet at Theodores Restaurant
3231 Seneca Turnpike , Canastota
2:00 pm - West Canada Valley Boys Varsity Basketball @ Canastota
Canastota High School , 101 Roberts St , Canastota
7:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting
Madison County, NY Calendar
7:30 pm - The League of Gentlemen
Madison County, NY Calendar , 1065 Northside Plaza , Oneida
4:00 pm - Aaron Lewis
The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino , 5218 Patrick Rd , Verona
7:00 pm - Free Fitness Class (STRONG Nation)
Madison County, NY Calendar , 459 Main Street , Oneida
6:00 pm - Christmas
Madison County, NY Calendar , 6663 Buyea Rd , Canastota - TS Steakhouse @ Turning Stone Resort Casino
Turning Stone Resort Casino , 5218 Patrick Rd , Verona
6:00 pm - Port Byron Boys Varsity Basketball @ Canastota
Canastota High School , 101 Roberts St , Canastota
7:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Heidelberg Materials posted a job opening for Mobile Equipment Mechanic in Oneida. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Oneida. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oneida here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canastota
- The International Boxing Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026 (oneidadispatch.com)
Vernon
- Two NYC teens facing federal charges in Mount Vernon robberies (lohud.com)
- 33 Races For Super DIRTcar Series (speedsport.com)
- New Yorkers for Harness Racing launches website highlighting industry's economic impact (thebatavian.com)
Chittenango
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-- The Patch AM Team
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