WESTMORELAND, N.Y. — New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-C-Rome, joined New York State Education Department Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa to address concerns within the New York State educational systems at Westmoreland Upper Elementary School.The discussions last week came after a meeting that Griffo helped to facilitate between regional school superintendents, local NYSUT representatives […]
UTICA, N.Y. Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. announced that as part of Oneida County’s 225th anniversary, sixth graders across multiple districts have selected an official county bird, flower and tree. The students chose the tufted titmouse as the county bird, trillium as the county flower and red maple as the county tree. “Symbols […]
Earlier this spring, the Fort Stanwix Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held an essay contest for local students in grades five and six.
Possible Threat Investigated At Westmoreland Elementary School
The Westmoreland Upper Elementary was placed on lockout this morning after the school’s Principal advised the School Resource Officer assigned to the school district that a threat was made via e-mail.
Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol says the school was placed in a hold in place and lockout while an investigation into the matter took place.
Maciol says the threat was deemed non-credible and the hold in place has since been lifted.
A message on the school district s website from Superintendent Rocco Migliori says at no time were students or staff in any danger.
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