WORD OF THE DAY
Mrs. Grundy MISS-uz-GRUN-dee (noun) One marked by prudish conventionality in personal conduct -- www.merriam-webster.com

WEB SITE OF THE DAY
The Story Home (thestoryhome.com)
Find original and classic children’s stories that families can share. Browse stories by category, then download the tales to listen to together. The free podcasts are a great option for long drives, in waiting rooms or even before bedtime.

NUMBER TO KNOW
1924: The year the first Winter Olympics were held. They took place in Chamonix, France.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Feb. 9, 1971: Satchel Paige becomes the first Negro League player to be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

TODAY'S FEATURED BIRTHDAY
Actor Joe Pesci (67)

DAILY QUOTE
“I think my favorite sport in the Olympics is the one in which you make your way through the snow, you stop, you shoot a gun and then you continue on. In most of the world, it is known as the biathlon, except in New York City, where it is known as winter.” - Michael Ventre

Facing a steadily declining in-home services’ client list, Herkimer County Public Health Department officials recently decided to layoff almost a quarter of the program’s home health aides.

Photos from Saturday's science fair at Herkimer County Community College.

Over 100 students packed into the conference room Friday at Herkimer BOCES, cheering on their classmates as they vied for trivia supremacy.

The job fair Saturday at Herkimer County Community College opened at 9 a.m., and people began showing up a half hour early, wanting to stand out to local employers.

Some Herkimer County bridges flagged last year still need attention as municipalities are faced with how to fund the repairs.