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Friday, May 03, 2013  Ring presented to girlfriend Farah Jadran at the end of Ronald McDonald fashion show fundraiser.

Monday, February 18, 2013  It appears that Burger King's Twitter account has been hacked. Starting just after noon Eastern time on Monday, the fast-foot company's Twitter picture was changed to a McDonald's logo, and the account tweeted that it had been sold to rival McDonald's.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Police say the suspect drove up to the drive thru window, threatened an employee with a handgun and demanded money.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  About 150 people braved 30 degree water temperatures on Seneca River to take part in the Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, a big part of the Baldwinsville Big Chill Weekend.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Baldwinsville's 6th Annual Big Chill Weekend promises big thrills for Central New Yorkers and proceeds benefit area charities.  For many, the highlight is the Polar Bear Plunge. Safety and warmth are top priorities.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  People who live in and around Adams, NY will gather Thursday evening at the Belleville Henderson Central School, on County Rt. 75, to welcome home the Tucker twins.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  In its new home on E. Genesee Street, families enjoyed a Christmas dinner made by volunteers on Tuesday.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Allison June and Amelia Lee Tucker, separated conjoined twins from Adams, are introduced to the public for the first time Thursday morning.

Friday, December 07, 2012  It’s the ride of a lifetime: a helicopter tour of Tarrant County's holiday lights; a special night to give Zachary and his mom a break.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Before slicing into turkey, hundreds of people took to the streets in Baldwinsville and the trails in Manlius to burn some calories before sitting down for their big feast. All around the country, people are lacing up their sneakers to participate in Turkey Trots in their community.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York officially opened the doors of the new Central New York Ronald McDonald House.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  The mother of Allison and Amelia Tucker, 8-month-old conjoined twins from Adams, says she was able to hold Allison for the first time after they were separated last week.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Profits have also taken a recent tumble... so has the fast food giant lost its way?

Friday, November 02, 2012  Over a year after construction began on the new Ronald McDonald House on East Genesee Street, the House is nearly complete and expects to open later this month.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  An Adams Center woman who has spent time in prison for participating in a shoplifting ring is now accusing Jefferson County Undersheriff Andrew Neff of sexual harassment, according to the Watertown Times.