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Hey Oneida County, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: St. Patrick’s Parade Week, a radio shake-up at Kiss-FM, and a live interactive concert + lots of fun things to do for free.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Oneida County protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Recognition for preparedness excellence: Oneida County was reaccredited for emergency management, securing five years under New York State’s program meeting national guidelines, state laws, and involving community input to strengthen disaster planning — see what the program requires.

Irish culture on full display: Utica’s St. Patrick’s Parade Week will start March 7 with a Grand Marshal Reception at the Irish Cultural Center, continue with Shamrock Ceremony, flag raising, and Mass through March 13 — see the full event lineup.

Fresh faces hit the dial: Utica’s Roser Communications Networks announced a shuffle, as Dave Wheeler will join Bug Country and Kiss-FM, and Listen Its Liz Ellis is returning to mornings after ten years away — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate International Women’s Day at Renegade Kickboxing
• Sip bubbly at permanent jewelry pop-up
• Celebrate spring with cookies at Calabria Coffee
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Pasta night, upgraded: When twirl cravings hit, Ancora!serves rich, comforting pastas with Mediterranean tapas that keep filling the table. An open kitchen and crepe station bring dinner-and-a-show energy, while the wine list makes another pour feel inevitable.

Closet refresh, sans guilt: The Consignment Chick in Clinton pairs boutique polish with smart prices, curating women’s clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, and playful home decor from local consignors. Think quick treasure hunts, easy closet upgrades, and guilt-free finds that skip fast fashion.

Three-minute cold reset: Whether you’re sore from shoveling or just need a jolt that isn’t espresso, New Hartford Wellness offers quick, supervised whole-body cryotherapy that leaves you surprisingly energized. It takes about three minutes… a smooth midweek reset between errands, workouts, or simply pretending winter is invigorating.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Free events worth checking out

Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →

All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎭 Total Response @ Wellin Hall, Schambach Center Hamilton College, 198 College Rd Clinton, NY 13323 | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Ready to be more than background clapping? Carlos Niño and a crew of multi-instrumentalists team with a Simran practitioner to turn the room into an instrument, co-creating music with you. It’s free, restorative, and earns bragging rights when the recording lands at the Wellin Museum.

⏰ Submission Deadline: Out of the H₂O @ Rome Art and Community Center | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 AM – Got art that splashes? This free, open-call, non-juried show wants your take on water’s beauty, power, and messiness, from canal reflections to April slush, first come, first served. Email up to 3 JPGs by Friday, March 13, keep them under 2.5MB.

🃏 TMNT MTG Academy Deck Building @ Ravenswood Comics | Friday (3/13) at 4:00 PM – Curious about Magic: The Gathering, but not the gatekeeping? Build a deck from scratch in a beginner-friendly session with free materials, supportive mentors, and zero pressure. Free to play, surprisingly wholesome, and a way to relive the 90s without dusting off your old card binder.

💍 New York Wedding Expo @ Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Whether you just said yes, or you care deeply about napkin folds, this expo at Delta Hotels Utica corrals top wedding pros under one roof. Free for your crew, with sweet bites, fresh trends, a gift bag, and a chance at a luxe beach escape.

⛸ Skating Club of New Hartford Spring Exhibition @ New Hartford Recreation Center | Sunday (3/29) at 5:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade errands for something wholesome, here it is. Local Learn to Skate and Freestyle skaters perform group routines to music, themed costumes and all. It’s charming, occasionally impressive, and free, which beats overpriced brunch.

🖼 Out of the H₂O: Opening Reception @ Rome Art and Community Center | Thursday (4/2) at 6:00 PM – RACC is diving into an opening reception for a free, salon-style group exhibit tracing water’s calm pools, wild waves, and melting edges through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Think tranquil reflections, a touch of chaos, and conversation you want, no snorkel needed.

🎤 Mariah Taylor @ Rome Art and Community Center | Monday (4/6) at 6:30 PM – Head to the RACC for a free concert with Mariah Taylor, a Puerto Rican mezzo-soprano who gives opera a welcome spark. Expect gorgeous vocals and a smart blend of genres, no tux required. Drinks are by donation, which is basically classy happy hour.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Oneida County report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 33°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 72%

Snow likely between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Later: Rain and snow likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely between 8pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 43°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 7%

Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 2 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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