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Hello Utica! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How two shorthanded goals stunned Utica’s Comets at home Friday
  • How Utica honored a 95-year-old Korean War hero this week

Also on today's calendar: Over 600 Nutcrackers Bring Holiday Magic to The History Center.

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  • Monday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 23 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: Low clouds, temps: high: 26, low: 21.
  • Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 41 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wolf Pack Score Two Shorthanded Goals, Edge Comets 2-1 (blueshirtbanter.com) — Utica hockey fans saw the Comets fall 2–1 Friday as the Hartford Wolf Pack scored both of their goals while shorthanded, including a breakaway winner by Adam Sýkora. Despite a late six-on-four push and pulling goalie Jakub Málek, Utica couldn’t find an equalizer against Hartford netminder Dylan Garand.
   

• Buttenschon honors Korean War Vet Donald R. Gregory with citation (oneidadispatch.com) — A 95-year-old Korean War veteran from the area, Donald R. Gregory, was honored in Utica with a special citation from Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, who represents Utica and Rome. The ceremony highlighted his dangerous service as a radio operator with the famed “Golden Dragons” regiment and underscored the often-overlooked sacrifices of Korean War veterans. It also served as a reminder of the community’s responsibility to recognize local veterans’ contributions.
   

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