🌱 Rome murder suspect now accused of assaulting fellow inmate in county jail

Coffee in hand, Rome? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Rome murder suspect now accused of assaulting fellow inmate in county jail
• Why a Rome prison-contraband suspect walked free after court appearance
• Which Rome students just landed on elite college honor rolls?

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 53 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Rome murder suspect facing assault charges (cnyhomepage.com) — A man already charged in connection with a Rome homicide is now accused of assaulting another inmate at the Oneida County jail, sending the victim to a Utica hospital for treatment. Authorities say the suspect, held on a second-degree murder charge in the death of a Rome man found on Railroad Street, now also faces a felony assault count while awaiting separate court dates.
   

2. Prison Contraband Suspect in Rome City Court (wktv.com) — A woman accused of bringing multiple dangerous drugs into Mohawk Correctional Facility appeared in Rome City Court, where she pleaded not guilty and was released under supervision. The corrections officer who was critically sickened by the exposure, now dealing with lasting health issues, says she feels the system has failed her as prosecutors consider additional charges.
   

3. Area residents earn high marks at college (romesentinel.com) — Several Rome-area students are being celebrated for strong spring 2026 college performance, including a Rome resident earning a spot on Champlain College’s trustee’s list and another Rome student on Western New England University’s president’s list. Classmates from Utica, Clinton, Sauquoit, and New Hartford also made deans’ or presidents’ lists at schools across the Northeast.
   

4. Local Roman finds purpose in recovery (northwestgeorgianews.com) — A lifelong Rome resident, Beth Lambert has turned her own hard-won recovery from addiction into a mission to keep others alive long enough to find help. Through her harm-reduction group Stay HARMless, she distributes overdose-reversal medications, drug-checking services, and health supplies while pushing for a more compassionate, evidence-based approach to substance use in the community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rome

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Monday June 15

• BOE Regular Meeting
  Rome City SD 95 Dart Cir, Rome, NY 13441, USA
  5:30 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Pre-K - 6 Professional Learning Half-Day (Times in Event Details)
  Rome City SD Rome, NY 13440
• Revised Budget Vote
  Rome City SD Rome, NY 13440
  11:00 am

Wednesday June 17

• Regents Exams
  Rome City SD Rome, NY 13440
• Board of Education Special Meeting
  Rome City SD 409 Bell Rd, Rome, NY 13440, USA
  5:30 pm

Thursday June 18

• Regents Exams
  Rome City SD Rome, NY 13440

Friday June 19

• Juneteenth - Schools Closed
  Rome City SD Rome, NY 13440

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• AARP Driver Safety Course →
  Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St, Whitesboro
  9:00 am
• Exhibition Tours with the Curator
  Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art Hamilton College Wellin Museum of Art, Map #89
  2:00 pm
• Senior Salute Senior Parade 6 pm
  Adirondack Central School District Boonville, NY 13309
  5:00 pm
• Middle School Student Council Farewell Dance
  Clinton Csd Clinton, NY 13323
  6:00 pm
• Brandon Moore vs Stanley Wright →
  The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I found a female gray tabby in a drain a few weeks ago at the end of the road by the office in Park Drive Manor 2.
  Will keep this up for a few weeks, then I will assume she is a stray and take care of her. She is a very friendly, outdoorsy type of feline. She… (Nextdoor Rome)
• Hello, I am new to the neighborhood!
  I am a college student in between semesters looking for restaurant experience. If you know any good places that are hiring asap please dm me! (Nextdoor Dix Rd)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Rome. Apply here.
• Beeches Manor posted a job opening for Dishwasher, Beeches Manor in Rome. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rome here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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