🌱 Utica Little League Perfect Game + Another New Utica Superintendent

Hello, friends. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Friday edition of the Utica Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 42.
• Saturday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories today in Utica:

1. 12-year-old Trenton Olmstead took part in history in Padula Roofing's Utica Little League game this past Monday as he pitched a perfect game. The little leaguer threw 65 pitches the entire game facing 18 batters, Trenton finished the game with 16 strikeouts and assisted on both of the putouts by the remaining two batters. Pitching a perfect game is a rare feat in any level of baseball. Padula Roofing went on to win the game eight to zero on their way into Utica Little League history. (WIBX AM 950)
2. The Utica City School District is seeing another change at Superintendent as Acting Superintendent Brian Nolan has resigned from the position after stepping into the role in October. Nolan took over the role for the time being as Superintendent Bruce Karam was placed on administrative leave while an investigation was underway due to complaints about Karam from employees. With Karam still on leave and Nolan resigning from the position, the District's Chief Academic Officer Steven Falchi will be taking over the role now as the Acting Superintendent. (WKTV)
3. Sign-ups for the upcoming civil service exam are now officially open until Jul. 21 for anyone residing in Oneida, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oswego, or Otsego Counties who is interested in becoming an Oneida County Sheriff. The starting salary for the sheriff's position will be slightly over $41,000 and advance to above $48,000 after successfully completing to initial training that is required. Aside from being a resident of one of the counties listed above, applicants must be at least 19 by the exam date and have a high school diploma or equivalent documentation. The exam date is scheduled for Sept. 9. (CNY Central)

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Today and tomorrow in Utica:

Friday, May 26

• Creative Crafts With COMHPS At The Utica Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Live Music: NRG At Bagg's Square Brewing Company (7:00 PM)
• Snooker League Players’ Meeting At Utica Billards On The Boulevard (8:00 PM)

Saturday, May 27

• Weekly Service At My Fathers House (11:00 AM)
• Pop-Up Event At Tramontane Cafe (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Utica University's Facilities Management team is currently deflating the dome at the Hutton Sports and Recreational Center as part of a preventive maintenance measure. Consequently, the recreational center will be temporarily closed during this period. Once the maintenance work is finished and the dome is fully reinflated, the Hutton Sports and Recreational Center will reopen to the university community. (Utica University via Facebook)
• Embrace your coffee passion with the new hats worn by the baristas at Utica Coffee Roasting Company. Available in three distinct colors, you can choose one that complements your personal style or even grab all three. (Utica Coffee Roasting Company via Facebook)
• The 16th Annual Rescue Mission of Utica Golf Tournament is quickly approaching and you don't want to miss it. Get your team together and register online - the tournament will be on Tuesday, Jun. 15. (Rescue Mission of Utica via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.