🌱 The Beacon Center In Utica + USPHL Premier and Elite National Games

Hi there, Utica. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 44 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Utica:

1. The Beacon Center is set to open a new mental health outpatient clinic in Utica Monday, Mar. 27. The clinic, located at 1508 Genesee Street, will have counselors specialized in several mental health issues, including trauma and domestic violence counseling. The clinic will serve Oneida County and the surrounding areas, providing substance abuse treatment. Those interested in more information on the Beacon Center and its services are invited to call 716-831-1937 or 315-366-4100. (WUTR/WFXV - CNYhomepage.com)
2. The United States Premier Hockey League and the Utica Jr. Comets organization are partnering to host the 2023 USPHL Premier and Elite National Championships through Tuesday afternoon. The tournament, held at the Utica University Nexus Center since Thursday, features teams from all over the United States. The USPHL Elite National Championship Game will be held on Monday, Mar. 27, and the USPHL Premier National Championship game one day later on Tuesday, Mar. 28. Learn more about the marquee event at the link. (WIBX AM 950)
3. Recent data revealed Utica University saw a 45 percent increase in applications and first-year deposits. Deposits from first-year students are higher than they’ve been in more than ten years, with applications also being up 26 percent for first-year students and 82 percent for transfers. While the UU Board of Trustees recently announced its decision to remove majors due to low enrollment, the university still offers 16 out of the top 22 majors college students seek. (WKTV)

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Today in Utica:

• Glorious! At Players of Utica (7:30 PM)
• Maire Ni Cathasaigh and Chris Newman At Irish Cultural Center (7:00 PM)
• Lobby Live: White Noise Workshop At Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Utica Police is seeking the public's help in finding 40-year-old Michael Wiatr of Utica. Wiatr is wanted for an open bench warrant for Criminal Possession of Weapon in the third degree (Class D felony). Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-730-8477. (WIBX AM 950)
• To better reflect its diversity of services, UCP now stands for Upstate Caring Partners instead of Upstate Cerebral Palsy. Along with more accurately reflecting the services provided today, UCP Executive Director Geno DeCondo says the new name has broader appeal to potential employees looking to begin or expand their careers in human services. (The Central New York Business Journal)
• A 3-year-old suffered a seizure at Utica's NCAA Division III Men's Hockey Quarterfinals but is now recovering. Robert Mergenthaler has Human Metapneumovirus, a seasonal disease that impacts the upper respiratory system. This was something the family was unaware of until the incident. Read more about his road to recovery at the link! (WTMM 104.5 The Team - ESPN Radio)

You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.