This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1997
Page
6
Fire investigators ruled out accidental causes after a Sunday morning blaze gutted a recently renovated vacant house behind Mario's Supermarket on South Salina Street. The stove was found on, but no one was inside. owner Sharon Hilhick was named by Fire Investigator John Rose.
Syracuse police say a man shot in the buttocks during an apparent robbery attempt was not seriously hurt. Officers identify two men who approached the victim near Croton Terrace at about 10 42 p.m as they demanded money and fled in a car.
Syracuse police investigate the city's third candy machine burglary since Christmas. A vending machine with M and Ms and Skittles was stolen from Harrison Bakery at 1306 W Genesee St after a window was smashed with concrete. Earlier thieves took a machine from East Tire at 524 W Genesee St. Police found two empty machines at the bakery and East Tire. another three gumball machines were stolen from Cole Muffler.
A US Airways Saab 340 landed safely at Syracuse Hancock International Airport Sunday afternoon after one engine malfunctioned. Airport spokesman David Aitken reported the craft called in at 2:58 pm, the crew shut down the faulty engine, and all 26 passengers and three crew members were unharmed.
The American Red Cross will be open on New Year’s Day for blood donations. Spokeswoman Andrea Strano says the blood supply is at about 24 days, roughly half the normal level, with Syracuse hospitals operating on minimal stock. All types are needed, especially O negative. To schedule, call 800 272 4543.
The New York State Optometric Association invites eligible families to apply for Vision USA. Over 200 licensed optometrists will volunteer to provide free eye examinations. Eligibility includes no recent eye exams, lack of private or government coverage, and income limits by household size. Call 800 766 4466 for details. exams are scheduled for March.
City officials and historic groups map a 200th birthday observance for Syracuse with bicentennial programs from Mayor Bernardi's committee. Onondaga Historical Association plans exhibits and a bird's eye view book while talks explore memorials to Syracuse's 1800s human rights legacy and the Underground Railroad. Local controversy arises over preserving slave-era sculptures and the Wesleyan Church site.
Syracuse police broke up a birthday party housing three crying children aged 5 months 3 and 4 in a trash filled second floor apartment at 1524 Midland Ave Their mother Lakin White 17 was charged with endangering the welfare of a child A grandmother took the children into her care Eight party guests were charged with obstructing governmental administration.
Central New York endured a mix of 1997 weather with a 77 inch one day lake effect dump in Montague, a January-to-July drought, and fierce winds. meteorologist Kay Witz called it a typical, not thrilling year while local observers noted remarkable events and a debate over how to measure a national snow record.
Inmate Willie Hathaway settled with New York state for 85000 after years of medical neglect and delayed surgery. He endured 33 infirmary visits from 1980 to 1981 for hip pain linked to broken pins from an earlier operation. A July 1980 X ray showing the issue was not disclosed, a fact discovered through a nurse's inadvertent remark. The case, cited 239 times, marked a notable win in the Second Circuit after multiple trips and two early district losses.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.