Walmart announced Wednesday morning that customers in all 5,000 of their stores, including those in the Utica-Rome area, will be required to wear face masks.
The coronavirus pandemic has hit NY, and while we're on the course of recovery, it's still important to wear a mask to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
Six Oneida County businesses are getting official warnings for violating the public health order that mandates they prohibit shoppers/patrons from entering their stores.
As the Mohawk Valley starts its reopening plan after May 15, Whitestown residents can continue to protect themselves, others by picking up free masks Thursday.