B’ville Girls’ Varsity Soccer team honored 02/01/09
The Baldwinsville girls’ varsity soccer team was honored on January 17 by the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. The team...

Standout volunteer nominations sought in Baldwinsville 02/01/09
The Baldwinsville Volunteer Center is seeking nominations for the Outstanding Man and Woman Volunteers of 2008. Anyone...

Van Buren’s 100 acts of kindness 02/01/09
Van Buren Elementary School first-graders (from left) Jillian Doucette, Nora Penhollow and Amar Roy proudly stand in...

Downer Street Corridor Study meeting rescheduled 02/01/09
The public meeting originally scheduled for Jan. 28, which was cancelled due to the inclement weather, has been...

East Hill holds annual Enrichment Day 02/01/09
East Hill Elementary held their annual Enrichment Day Saturday, Jan. 24, giving students a chance to break from the...

St. Mary’s DARE graduation 02/02/09
The Baldwinsville Police in its continuing quest to strengthen ties with the community completed its 18th year of DARE...

Angel Food Ministries provides food relief in Baldwinsville 02/02/09
Angel Food Ministries, a grocery alternative, is now available in Baldwinsville at Community Wesleyan Church. Angel...

Lysander Republican Committee to endorse candidates 02/02/09
The Lysander Republican Committee has begun the process of endorsing candidates for this year’s general election....

Palmer golden rule bus 02/02/09
(From left) Kaylee O’Donnell, Athena Norton and Matt Alexander stand in front of Palmer Elementary School’s Golden Rule...

Applications accepted for Zonta award 02/02/09
Applications for the Jean M. Coon Humanitarian Award are now available from the Zonta Club of Oneida Area and may be...

Man trapped beneath tractor 02/02/09
The Madison County Sheriff’s Department investigated a personal injury tractor accident that happened in the town of...

Local teen artists awarded 02/02/09
Hundreds of talented junior and senior high students throughout Central New York, including more than 20 artists from...

Keenan featured at SU Library Associates 02/02/09
Syracuse University Library Associates will present a lecture by Terrance Keenan, author, at 4 p.m. Thursday,...

‘Getting Paid to Talk’ 02/02/09
This exciting class will explore numerous aspects of voiceover work for television, film, radio, audio books,...

Fordham Jesuit to deliver lecture at Le Moyne 02/02/09
Rev. Mark Massa will present Le Moyne College’s annual Loyola lecture at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 3 in Grewen...

Nappa: ‘…kids can be themselves here” 02/02/09
For more than four years, select groups of kids have been going to Casey’s Place. Why? Because it is a one-of-a-kind...

Local serviceman part of AFIC 02/02/09
Lt. Francis Conole, son of William L. and Patricia L. Conole of Skaneateles, joined the Armed Forces Inaugural...

McClurg employees earn certified green professional designation 02/02/09
McClurg Remodeling and Construction Services recently announced that Scott McClurg, president, and two company team...

Price Chopper recalls Sundae Cones and Snack Mixes 02/03/09
Price Chopper Supermarkets, Inc. is voluntarily recalling their store brand sundae cones and their natural line of Full...

Village of Camillus board notes 02/03/09
The village board accepted the resignation letter of Mayor Tom Grant in executive session Tuesday, Jan. 27; Grant’s...

Inmate found dead in Madison County jail 02/03/09
An apparent suicide of an inmate at the Madison County Public Safety Building around 2 a.m. this morning has launched...

Man arrested after domestic violence incident 02/03/09
A town of Hamilton man was arrested after a domestic violence incident involving a knife on Jan. 30 at about 7...

MPNS students gather under the big top for annual circus 02/03/09
Come one, come all! The circus is in town. Or at least what resembled a circus was gathered Friday at the Marcellus...

Grants available for home improvement 02/03/09
Need to make repairs to your home? The Onondaga County Community Development Division might know how to help. On...

Marcellus Village Board appoints new chief 02/03/09
The village of Marcellus has a new chief in town. Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Robert A. Wicks was appointed...

Skaneateles Winterfest a warm affair 02/03/09
Despite the chilly weather and a strong breeze blowing in off Skaneateles Lake, several event goers wandered the...

Town board waits on NYS DOT sign 02/03/09
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) is evaluating whether potential signage should be placed on...

Saucy Swan in full swing 02/03/09
Manlius’ newest Italian-American restaurant, Saucy Swan (formerly What’s Your Beef), is now open for dinners and...

Fallen firefighters remembered 02/03/09
The weather may change, but come hell or high water, Syracuse pauses every Feb. 3 to pay respects to city firefighters...

Recurring Dream exudes energy 02/03/09
Five months of practice and two performances was all it took for Recurring Dream to earn a second place...

Prom fashions at Mohegan Manor 02/03/09
Find the perfect dress for your formal this Sunday at Mohegan Manor. The Baldwinsville Girls Lacrosse team will host...

‘Be Our Guest’ 02/03/09
Chip, the teacup, played by Julia Goodwin, (fifth grader at Reynolds Elementary) and Mrs. Potts, the teapot, played by...

Taste of B’ville announces slate of restaurants 02/03/09
Seventeen food establishments will offer up their best creations to be judged by a panel of local celebrity judges and...

Bridgeport's vision of Route 31 takes shape 02/04/09
An ad hoc committee set up by Supervisor John M. Becker (R,C,I – Sullivan) hosted a workshop to solicit public opinion...

Town of Sullivan needs income data 02/04/09
Supervisor John M. Becker (R,C,I – Sullivan) issued a letter last week to residents in the proposed Bridgeport Sewer...

Bridgeport sewers to go to vote 02/04/09
Residents in the area included in the proposed Bridgeport Sewer District will have the opportunity to voice their...

Email updates from Northwest YMCA 02/04/09
Volunteers from the Baldwinsville YMCA and North Area Family YMCA continue to fundraise to build the Northwest Family...

Green sewing projects at Baker 02/04/09
Amanda Wolgemuth (left) and Emily Olin made their handbags out of old newspapers and photos from magazines. The project...

B’ville students win Scholastic Art awards 02/04/09
The 2009 Scholastic Art Awards, co-sponsored by M&T; Bank and Sycamore Hill Gardens, were announced on Jan. 22. There...

LOTE food festival in B'ville 02/04/09
Seventh-graders (from left) Madison Whitney, Grace Santaro and Caryn Salce sample treats from several countries during...

Hamilton coach tie donations top $800 02/04/09
After Monday night's boys basketball game against Waterville, Hamilton Central Schools Coach Dave Rhyde had raised more...

Elbridge tables gas discussion 02/04/09
The Elbridge Town Board Wednesday night tabled a lease offer by New York Shale Gas for two 30-acre plots of land owned...

Village to bond $16.5 million 02/04/09
Upgrades and new construction to the Waste Water Treatment Plant is not expected to exceed $14 million, according to...

J-E announces JETI-21 workforce prep program 02/04/09
Jordan-Elbridge Central School District this week unveiled plans to implement a major workforce preparation program,...

Syracuse's Eidt aids in Iraq's free elections 02/04/09
An Iraqi police lieutenant reviews a security plan for a voting location with U.S. Army 1st Lt. Matthew Eidt (center)...

Castor trial comes into our homes 02/04/09
Commentary: Live telecasts bring ‘black widow’ murder trial into our living rooms. Marriage can be...

Traffickers reap profit from human prey 02/04/09
The first scene in “Trade,” a 2007 movie starring Academy Award winner Kevin Kline, takes place in Mexico City, Mexico....

Mike Giordano: An EMT two times around 02/04/09
Thirty years ago, Mike Giordano became a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) during his last semester as a...

Niles Gourmet plans rustic Italian meal for lovers 02/05/09
Valentine’s Day is one of those special days reserved for spending time with a loved one. At Niles Gourmet, Sandie...

Embarking on a big journey 02/05/09
Patrick Greenfield may only be in fourth grade, but he’s about to get the experience of his life. That’s because in...

Marcellus to hold info meeting about Reed Parkway 02/05/09
Reed Parkway will be the center of attention at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 when village officials open an informational meeting at...

History of B’ville’s Battery B 02/05/09
Local resident and historian Stephen Dreher will discuss the Battle of Gettysburg at the March meeting of the...

B'ville mom's group to begin 02/05/09
March 3 marks the beginning of Mom's Morning Out’s spring session, a group for moms of all ages with children in all...

Beaver Lake to ‘go green’ 02/05/09
New solar panels could be installed at Beaver Lake Nature Center as early as this summer. The Onondaga County...

A movement for City Hall 02/05/09
Ever since his high school days, Joe Nicoletti has had his sights set on occupying the mayor’s office in City Hall. A...

Village newcomer lone Camillus trustee candidate 02/05/09
In March, two trustee seats will open up in the village of Camillus, and Mike Montero wants one. Montero, who opened...

County legislator urges Fed for details on bailout 02/05/09
While the new presidential administration is working out the details of another federal stimulus and bailout package,...

City, Police reach contract agreement 02/05/09
The City of Oneida and the John R. Deschamps, Sr., Police Benevolent Association (PBA) have agreed upon a one-year...

Team sought for medical mission 02/05/09
Greg Wright, a physician’s assistant at Oneida Healthcare Center, has just returned from Nicaragua where he...

Cazenovians attend Obama swearing-in 02/05/09
When President Barack Obama was inaugurated Jan. 20, town of Cazenovia Supervisor Liz Moran was among the audience of...

A fresh approach to wellness 02/05/09
Governor’s wife visits James Street’s Lincoln Middle School to kick off Healthy Steps: Lincoln Middle School...

Children’s Winter Festival events planned 02/05/09
“Stories for a Winter Day” is the theme of a special Winter Festival story time conducted by Children’s Program...

Hamilton's Berry to head state NYVV 02/05/09
On Jan. 29, the New Yorkers for Verified Voting Board of Directors regretfully accepted the resignation as executive...

PCD announces restructuring 02/05/09
The Partnership for Community Development Board of Directors has approved a major restructuring of the organization to...

National Grid sends apology 02/06/09
The Canastota Village Board received a letter from National Grid providing information about overpayments of local...

Vienna judge gets new bench 02/06/09
During a time of slow downs and high unemployment the Town of Vienna continues to move forward. A new state mandate to...

Empire vision donates to community bikes 02/06/09
Empire Vision of Syracuse has donated more than a dozen bikes to Community Bikes, a not-for-profit organization that...

Bill Ryan: ‘where is the outrage?’ 02/06/09
A few weeks ago, Common Councilors Bea Gonzalez and Pat Hogan weighed in on the cause and solution to the recent wave...

Will Elbridge be the next Texas? 02/06/09
On the agenda at the Jan. 21 Elbridge Town Board meeting was a presentation by Dan Carson, vice president of...

Girls’ in Engineering workshop in B'ville 02/06/09
Katie VanDeValk (left), a senior at Baker High School, helps eighth-graders Amanda Klein and Morgan Marshall as they...

Van Buren geography champ 02/06/09
Daniel Albanese (pictured), a fifth-grader at Van Buren Elementary, was crowned the school’s geography champion in the...

Baker student selected for scholarship and solo performance 02/06/09
Brian Scott, a junior at Baker High School, has been awarded a scholarship of $1,500 from the Young Artist Development...

Alien invasion at Palmer 02/06/09
On Jan. 30, fourth-graders at Palmer Elementary transformed the school’s cafeteria into an alien invasion...

St. Andrew’s services continues, vigil at Chancery 02/06/09
Thursday, Feb. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. a vigil will be held at the Roman Catholic Chancery building, 240 E. Onondaga...

SU’s MLK Memorial Lecture to feature U of Virginia scholar 02/06/09
Syracuse University’s 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Public Affairs Lecture will feature Deborah...

Public shares ideas for Main Street project 02/06/09
Last week, St. Matthew’s School in East Syracuse was filled with eager people ready to share their ideas and thoughts...

Villages renew codes contract with F’ville 02/06/09
The villages of Fayetteville and Minoa are renewing their contract to share codes enforcement services for 2009. The...

Witness toothpick history in the making 02/06/09
Here is a special Valentine, toothpicks are back at the Museum of Science in Armory Square. How many toothpicks do...

SU prof receives national Scientist Research award 02/06/09
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) of the National Institutes of Health recently awarded...

SU Student charged with falsely reporting robbery 02/06/09
Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin E. Walsh reports that sheriff’s detectives charged a Syracuse University student with...

Congress' appropriations process explained 02/06/09
On Monday, Feb. 9, the office of Congressman Dan Maffei will have a series of open meetings for staff to explain the...

SCVB research findings demonstrate success 02/06/09
The Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) released the results of the Syracuse Advertising Return on...

DeWitt Police make arrest in bank larceny 02/07/09
Matthew M. Chiles, 22, of 4865 North St. in Jamesville, was arrested today Feb. 7 for grand larceny in the fourth...

Magnarelli To Host Town Hall Meetings 02/07/09
Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli, D-Syracuse, will host town hall meetings this month to talk about the state budget and...

Fastrac donates $3K to district 02/07/09
Jeff Szkolnik, media relations representative from Fastrac Markets, presents Superintendent Jeanne Dangle with a...

Reynolds service project incorporates curriculum 02/07/09
Christine Rowland’s fifth-grade students display some of the items they have been collecting at Reynolds Elementary...

B'ville students display sculptures 02/07/09
Seventh-grade art students at Ray Middle School display sculptures of endangered animals that they made out of clay....

B'ville Theatre Guild presents 'Exit The Body' 02/07/09
Crane Hammond (Willow Eckel), Kate Bixley (Stephanie Boivin), Lillian Seymour (Sheryl Demarco) and Lyle Rogers (Jay...

Liverpool drops its case against KittyCorner 02/07/09
In an e-mail to supporters, Linda Young, who runs KittyCorner, announced that the village of Liverpool has dropped its...

Faulkner wins CNY Sportsman of the Year 02/08/09
Scott Faulkner of Vernon Center was named Sportsman of the Year at the annual CNY Sportsman Show held Saturday at the...

Pennies for patients 02/08/09
For one week at the end of January, Van Buren Elementary collected pennies and other loose change to be donated to The...

Mock trial rehearsal at Baker 02/08/09
John Robertson (left) acts as a witness while Kurt Neidlinger (right) acts as an attorney during a dress rehearsal for...

B’ville students attend music fest 02/08/09
(From left) Ben Bardenett, Andrew Nave and Ezra Kim, students at Durgee Junior High School, played with the Junior High...

Making Friends in Baldwinsville 02/08/09
The 3-year-old class at Word of Life Christian Academy Preschool enjoys the day Making Friends with Joanne Kelly,...

36 Guns Collected in Buy-Back 02/08/09
The Syracuse Police department collected 36 guns on Feb. 4, the first of two gun buy-back days. Illegally possessed...

Great Minds, Great Ideas library lecture series continues 02/08/09
Cazenovia College’s Faculty Library Lecture Series: “Great Minds - Great Ideas,” in cooperation with the Cazenovia...

Abolition Hall of Fame Exhibit at library this month 02/08/09
An exhibit by the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum will be at the New Woodstock Free Library Feb. 1 through...

Teams team up for cancer research 02/08/09
The high school girls’ volleyball teams from Hamilton Central Schools and DeRuyter Central Schools didn’t wear their...

Two dead in Route 5 crash 02/08/09
A man and a woman were killed Saturday afternoon after police say their car drifted across the center line of Route 5...

Stacey Castor said ‘no’ while nodding ‘yes’ 02/09/09
Commentary Feb. 6: Have you seen the new Fox TV show “Lie to Me”? It stars Tim Roth as Dr. Cal Lightman, an...

‘Lysander goes to school’ - Tucker School 02/09/09
Interior of the Tucker School, 1931-32. This week’s story is about the Tucker School, District #10, fifth in a...

B’ville Band Fest set for March 3 02/09/09
Baker High School’s wind ensemble, under the direction of Rebecca Dolloff, rehearses for the Baldwinsville Central...

All-District String Festival 02/09/09
Rebecca Dusart, orchestra director at Van Buren Elementary School in Baldwinsville, leads her students in rehearsal for...

B'ville district budget info available online 02/09/09
The Baldwinsville Central School District has added a page to its website from which district residents can access...

Uncorking the controversy of wine in grocery stores 02/09/09
At the first in a series of Town Hall-style meetings Assemblyman Will Barclay has planned throughout the 124th...

Rotary sponsors Loads of Love 02/09/09
The Canastota Rotary Club is asking the community to go to their cupboards and grab a canned good or two and make a...

High School Musical 2 on stage at Westhill 02/10/09
The Westhill High School Music Department is very excited to premiere to the entire upstate New York region “Disney’s...

Town of Vienna updates ethics law 02/10/09
The Ethics Law for the Town of Vienna will be updated for the first time since 1982. This fact was related to the town...

Paterson to hold town hall meeting in Morrisville 02/10/09
Governor David A. Paterson announced the date of his next State of the State Town Hall meeting, which will be held on...

PHYSICIANS JOIN CROUSE HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF 02/10/09
Crouse Hospital recently welcomed the following physicians to its medical staff: Emergency Medicine Michael...

MLK Memorial Public Affairs Lecture Canceled 02/10/09
Syracuse University’s 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Public Affairs Lecture scheduled for Wednesday,...

Non-profit fights to protect property 02/10/09
A paved driveway, a fence, seven metal stakes and a 10-feet wide strip of land have caused some hard feelings between...

OCRRA calendar free 02/10/09
This colorful wall calendar highlights important recycling facts, Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency locations...

New coordinator, new policy 02/10/09
Ellen Stevens grew up in a large family and when her father became unemployed, she remembered Thanksgiving dinner...

12-week weight loss program in B'ville 02/10/09
Michael Kohne and Andrea Kuryla invite you to get healthy. Kuryla, owner of Andrea’s Salon in Baldwinsville, will...

Deputy clerk files claim against Lysander 02/10/09
A human rights complaint has been filed against the town of Lysander. The claim comes after officials set the deputy...

Assistant Attorney General visits Lysander 02/10/09
Juanita Williams, NYS Assistant Attorney General, gave a presentation during a recent Lysander board meeting regarding...

New radio system causes static 02/10/09
An upgrade to a new countywide wireless radio system could prove to be costly for the village of Skaneateles. Police...

Nice-n-Easy robbed in Manlius 02/10/09
The Manlius Police Department is investigating a Feb. 9 robbery at a Fayetteville gas station. Around 8 p.m., an...

Vera House kicks off annual campaign 02/10/09
Calling all men: ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ Okay men, it’s time to go shopping for some new shoes: high-heeled...

Good fences … make problems 02/10/09
A paved driveway, a fence, seven metal stakes and a 10-feet wide strip of land have caused some hard feelings between...

Route 5 crash victims identified 02/10/09
A man and a woman were killed Saturday afternoon after police say their car drifted across the center line of Route 5...

Van Buren Fire Service Study 02/11/09
Van Buren officials have hired RFG Associates at a base cost of $5,900 to conduct a study of town-wide fire...

Baldwinsville board briefs 02/11/09
Public hearing A public hearing regarding proposed community development projects in the town of Van Buren will be...

Shacksboro Museum exhibit opens Valentine’s Day 02/11/09
Antique Valentines are featured in the new exhibition that will open Saturday, Valentine’s Day, at the Museum at the...

Caz village board debates lake access specifics 02/11/09
As spring approaches, the Cazenovia village board is working to finalize a revised plan for boat access through...

New zoning discussed by Caz village board 02/11/09
The Cazenovia village board held a public hearing last week to discuss changes to the zoning code. The changes are...

Future business leaders advance to state conference 02/11/09
On Friday Feb, 6, students from Canastota High School attended the District 7 Spring Meeting held at Utica School of...

Vigil to be held at Chancery 02/11/09
A vigil will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday Feb. 12 at the Roman Catholic Chancery building, 240 East Onondaga...

Ophelia's Place holds second annual fashion show 02/11/09
“For all those who battled the darkness of yesterday, may we give light for today and hope for tomorrow.” That quote...

Planning underway for Salina Bicentennial 02/11/09
It’s a banner year for the town of Salina. In 2009, the town will celebrate 200 years in existence. In order to...

Liverpool drops case against KittyCorner 02/11/09
The village of Liverpool has withdrawn its case against KittyCorner of CNY, Inc, a feline-rescue program operated by...

Allen Road Elementary dinner raises money for Rescue Mission 02/11/09
Every year, Allen Road Elementary School holds an event for Valentine’s Day for its students and families. This year,...

J-E budget forum tonight 02/11/09
The Jordan-Elbridge Central School District administration is asking for public input and ideas on how the school can...

Solvay mayor, trustee candidates named 02/11/09
In addition to the mayoral seat, three trustee and the village justice's terms are ending in March in the village of...

School offers classes in Internet, line dancing 02/12/09
The Canastota School District will offer two evening activities for community members beginning the week of Feb....

B’ville resident honored by United Way 02/12/09
Rose Martin of Baldwinsville was recently honored by United Way of Central New York as a finalist for the prestigious...

Durgee students win Elk's essay contest 02/12/09
Three Durgee Junior High School students have received awards in the local portion of the Elks Americanism Essay...

Physical Therapy Plus moves 02/12/09
The Greater Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) recently recognized Physical Therapy Plus’ move into their new...

Van Buren Crunch singers 02/12/09
A group of 23 students from Van Buren Elementary School, along with their music teacher Cindy Doback, sang the national...

Sidewalks, curbs take priority in East Syracuse village plan 02/12/09
The East Syracuse Village Board unanimously approved to move forward with a five-year plan for village projects at its...

Fayetteville firehouse no longer fits needs 02/12/09
It may be time for the village of Fayetteville to expand its fire department facilities, according to a village...

DeWitt police officer found dead 02/12/09
A DeWitt police officer was found dead today from an apparent a suicide. The officer, whose name is being withheld due...

Project Hearing Stirs Public 02/12/09
Zero. That is the resident's tax burden for the track, field and bleacher referendum in Liverpool Central School...

Paterson's wine proposal uncorks controversy 02/12/09
As tough as times are, liquor and wine store owners across New York State have united against a proposition included in...

Elbridge transport program gains momentum 02/12/09
Seniors in the town of Elbridge will soon be able to catch a ride on a shiny new $47,000 11-passenger bus, part of the...

Magnarelli fighting for important volunteer rights 02/12/09
New law allows volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers to buy into health care program: Volunteer firefighters...

Innovation to Market Workshop Series 02/12/09
Enitiative and the Office of Technology Transfer and Industrial Design at Syracuse University are sponsoring the...

MAFFEI AND ARCURI KEEP THE PRESSURE ON SEC 02/12/09
Top SEC Official Steps Down After Congressional Questioning: Following a Congressional hearing into the Bernard...

Colgate helps indoor soccer club come to Sherrill 02/12/09
Odyssey Sport Soccer Club, created by Chris and Claire McLain, two local college coaches, has recently acquired a...

M-E Students to Help Katrina Victims 02/12/09
While most area public school students are looking forward to a week of leisure during next week’s winter break, a...

Need something to do in Syracuse? 02/12/09
Walk a mile to the rescue Meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at Clinton Square to walk one-mile to learn about and...

Q&A; with Council President Candidate Bill Ryan 02/12/09
Running to get hands on: When Bill Ryan first ran for office, as a Democrat for the Common Council’s First District...

SPD Collects More Than 70 Guns 02/12/09
The Syracuse Police Department collected more weapons yesterday during the final gun amnesty day. According to Lt....

K-9 Kamp Dog Care opens B'ville location 02/13/09
K-9 Kamp Dog Care just opened a second location in Baldwinsville at 2115 Downer St. in the village. Owner Chad Tolhurst...

Private/parochial school transportation in B'ville 02/13/09
The Baldwinsville Central School District’s transportation department would like to remind district parents that if...

Transportation crew honored 02/13/09
On Feb. 6, Palmer Elementary School honored the men and women who transport them to and from school each day with a...

Local celebrities to judge Taste of B'ville 02/13/09
Some well-known faces, voices and pens will determine the best dishes from local food establishments at the 2009 Taste...

Love thy neighbor, a firefighter’s valentine 02/13/09
There was a time when the bicycle and the soda fountain ruled. This was Patricia “Patty” Baker and H. Thomas “Tom”...

Scene in Syracuse: Anyone thinking dynasty? 02/13/09
As almost 250 people gathered in the lobby of the Palace Theater to hear Joe Nicoletti announce his candidacy for...

Candidates talk ideas at Manlius village forum 02/13/09
Almost 40 residents filled the auditorium of the Manlius Village Center last night Feb. 12 to listen to the ideas of...

J-E community discusses funding shortfall 02/13/09
More than 80 people attended the Wednesday night public forum at Jordan-Elbridge Middle School to discuss anticipated...

Candidates talk ideas at Manlius village forum 02/13/09
Almost 40 residents filled the auditorium of the Manlius Village Center last night Feb. 12 to listen to the ideas of...

Late petition makes 5 in Camillus village race 02/13/09
The Onondaga County Board of Elections stated Friday morning that a fifth village of Camillus resident, James A....

SyrFilmFest to host Oscar Party 02/13/09
The Syracuse International Film Festival will celebrate the most festive night in film with its first annual Oscar...

Zoning meeting cancelled 02/13/09
The Village of Fayetteville Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 17 has been cancelled...

Former FBI agent now Manlius FD volunteer 02/13/09
John Winslow is not one to shy away from danger. He led a 30-year career as an agent for the FBI, doing undercover...

Sensis engineers annual student contest 02/13/09
High school students to design small car in competition Sensis Corp. in East Syracuse kicked off its eighth annual...

Chief Miguel to speak at North Side TNT 02/13/09
The North Side Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today (TNT) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 meeting will be held at Grant Middle...

Focus on Syracuse’s 15th Ward 02/13/09
Several events beginning Feb. 23 will pay tribute to Syracuse’s 15th Ward, a predominantly Jewish and African American...

Zone change on hold 02/13/09
A homeowner waiting on a zone change will have to wait a little longer before he can sell his property under BG or...

B'ville woman to turn 100 02/14/09
This Friday marks the 100th birthday of Baldwinsville’s Bernice Breen. In recognition to her longevity, village...

Making music with technology in B'ville 02/14/09
Margo Chrismer, a member of Elden Elementary School’s band, uses computer software to record and judge her accuracy as...

Opera features B’ville man 02/14/09
Stephen Dreher of Baldwinsville will perform with the Syracuse Opera Chorus in the company's upcoming production of...

Lenox gives up land 02/14/09
The town of Lenox agreed to give up 13.5 acres of property acquired by Madison County due to delinquent taxes. However,...

B'ville Reflections winners announced 02/15/09
Reynolds and Palmer elementary schools held assemblies Feb. 6 to honor students in the schools who received awards in...

Toy donation from Baker students 02/15/09
Students in technology teacher Jamie Cuyler’s production systems class at Baker High School each designed and made a...

Trout Unlimited considers youth camp initiative 02/15/09
The next meeting of Madison County’s Trout Unlimited Chapter 680 will be held Wednesday Feb. 11 at Graziano’s Casa Mia...

Caz College faculty art exhibit continues 02/15/09
Cazenovia College will host an exhibition of art work by members of the Art and Design Program faculty from Thursday...

Abscope to be honored in San Diego 02/15/09
Abscope Environmental Inc. of Canastota has received national recognition with a 2008 Environmental Business Journal...

High school teens real angels 02/15/09
World AIDS Day took place Dec. 1, and Chittenango High School’s active Teen AIDS Task Force distributed more than 600...

Lebanon: State of the town 02/15/09
We are living in unprecedented economic times. Not since our grandparents grappled with the Great Depression do we face...

Village of Camillus special meeting set 02/16/09
The Village of Camillus Board will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 to appoint a trustee as Mayor to...

Intensity builds in the BBBL 02/16/09
With five games left on the regular season schedule, players in the Baby Boomers Basketball League (BBBL) have an air...

Five honored with Chancellor's Citations at SU 02/16/09
Five Syracuse University faculty and staff members received Chancellor's Citations for Excellence at an awards...

Chilly Chili 5k gets record numbers 02/16/09
Hundreds of bundled-up runners and walkers enjoyed relatively warm weather for the 5th Annual Chilly Chili 5k Run/Walk...

Slavery and Our Roots: A Community Dialog 02/16/09
Co-presenters: Beyond Boundaries and the Cultural Resources Council Co-Sponsors: Le Moyne College, Matilda Joslyn Gage...

Smooth waters 02/16/09
Kayakers join in the Blessing of the Fleet during last year’s event. A Blessing of the Fleet 2009 committee meeting...

B’ville native joins medical practice 02/16/09
Bridget Miller, a board-certified Physician Assistant, has joined the office of Dr. Paul S. Cohen, M.D., a...

Governor Paterson explains budget proposal 02/16/09
Governor David Paterson addressed an overflow crowd at Morrisville State College last week as part of an effort to...

Camillus ZBA meeting cancelled 02/16/09
The Tuesday, Feb. 17 Camillus Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has been cancelled. The ZBA meets next at 7 p.m....

Otis to throw his hat in for mayor 02/16/09
Ronald “Otis” Jennings sent a notice to the press that he intends to announce his candidacy for mayor of the city of...

Teens offer lessons in skateboarding 02/16/09
Local kids could get a “jump” on the competition if the town board approves skate boarding lessons at the skate park....

Liverpool: Ophelia's Place to offer workshop 02/16/09
Ophelia’s Place will host a workshop entitled “Student and Body Image Issues: A Workshop for Educators” from 10 a.m. to...

Otis’ opportunity 02/17/09
Otis Jennings to run for city’s top job: Even in the midst of a Syracuse winter, the sun shone brightly on the...

Bridgeport sewer vote pushed back 02/17/09
A vote on the proposed Bridgeport Sewer District has been pushed back to Saturday March 28. The delay comes, according...

Sullivan to hold special meeting 02/17/09
The Sullivan Town Council will hold a work session at 9 a.m. March 4, the same day as the council's regular monthly...

4-H hosts annual tack sale Saturday 02/17/09
4-H hosts annual tack sale Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County’s 4-H Horse Program will be holding its...

Sylvan Beach discusses replacing DPW garage 02/17/09
The possibility of replacing the village DPW garage and the right location for the new structure was discussed at the...

Agencies donate 50 smoke detectors 02/17/09
A fire in Richland that cost eight people their lives prompted local business owner Jim Caldwell to take action....

A Q&A; with Joanie Mahoney 02/17/09
Joanie Mahoney has been selling the community since she was 12, when she stumped people’s porches telling them why the...

Zero Waste One Year Later 02/17/09
Feb. 19 will mark the one year anniversary of The Alchemical Nursery Project founder Elizabeth “Liz” Slate’s crazy...

Alzheimer's Association encourages CNY to Get Connected 02/17/09
The Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter has unveiled a new free program to introduce the public to...

Experts, residents testify in Cemento permit saga 02/17/09
The town of Skaneateles began the long process of public hearings last week in regard to mining when the board opened...

Marcellus: Your pharmacy, your way 02/17/09
Pharmacist Jamie Cataldi prides himself on his work. During an average day he waits on customers, dutifully fills...

Van Buren landfill 02/17/09
According to Van Buren officials, the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) is interested in purchasing 54...

Ice skating party Friday in B'ville 02/17/09
The Greater Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce will join with the village of Baldwinsville to host an ice skating party...

Downer Street Corridor study 02/17/09
The Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council presented findings regarding the Downer Street Corridor Study during...

Lysander wood boilers 02/17/09
The town of Lysander will hold a public hearing regarding consideration of a local law regulating the use of outdoor...

Village plans street improvements 02/18/09
The village of Cazenovia is planning infrastructure improvements and repaving work for Burr, William and Chenango...

Flynn donates winnings to pantry 02/18/09
Sullivan Republican Committee Christmas Party Chairman Maurice Bordell, left, and Committee Chairman G. James Traub,...

Emerick, Bull 2008 champs 02/18/09
Prior to our Jan. 13 bridge games, Toni and Bob Salisbury presented a plaque to Penny Emerick and Dave Bull for winning...

Madison County Habitat plans 'Nango project 02/18/09
Habitat For Humanity volunteers do not necessarily need to be the ones lifting the tools. That was the message the...

Salka visits students 02/18/09
Supervisor talks to Brookfield Government Group youths Recently, John Salka, Brookfield town supervisor, took time...

J-E, WG fight funding cutbacks 02/18/09
More than 80 people attended the public forum at Jordan-Elbridge Middle School Feb. 11 to discuss anticipated funding...

Quilts for veteran patients 02/18/09
Members of the Plank Road Quilt Guild hand made more than 40 lap quilts for patients at the Veteran's Hospital....

Building 'The Bridge' in B'ville 02/18/09
Last August, Shane Kennard walked into the Messenger office to change his subscription address. The Southern Baptist...

Singer/songwriter showdown 02/18/09
C&G; Music announces plans for another singer/songwriter showdown. The event, to be held Thursday March 26 at Mohegan...

B’ville seniors awarded in SkillsUSA competition 02/18/09
Two students from Baker High School received awards in the SkillsUSA Competition held at SUNY Delhi on Feb. 12. Greg...

Rossi distinguished humanitarian 02/18/09
For her contributions and commitment to the Canastota community, Ann Marie Rossi will receive the Canastota Chamber...

Police suicide: National statistics are staggering 02/18/09
Every 17 to 21 hours, a police officer in the United States commits suicide. That breaks down to 43 suicides a month,...

Manlius mayoral candidates speak 02/18/09
Almost 40 residents filled the auditorium of the Manlius Village Center Feb. 12 as local political candidates voiced...

Liverpool: Ward won’t run again 02/18/09
After serving four two-year terms as mayor of Liverpool, Marlene Ward has decided against running for a fifth term in...

Brewerton Girl Scout troop to donate cookies to soldiers 02/18/09
Soldiers serving with the 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum will be getting some sweet packages soon. Brownie...

North Syracuse church to offer financial planning seminar 02/18/09
If you’re struggling financially, you’re not alone. According to a Marist Institute study, 55 percent of Americans are...

FoHOL needs you for feasibility study 02/18/09
The Friends of Historic Onondaga Lake (FoHOL), a not-for-profit community organization, is dedicated to preserving the...

B'ville: Let the games begin 02/19/09
McNamara Elementary School held its annual Winter Olympics on Feb. 6 to introduce students to opportunities for...

B'ville: Year of the dragon 02/19/09
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, first graders at Reynolds Elementary School created colorful Chinese dragons in art...

Garden tea party in B'ville 02/19/09
Gardeners In Thyme Herb Club will sponsor a garden tea party March 12. Along with tea and tidbits, Fran...

Tune in for Dr. KILTZ on ethical reproduction 02/19/09
Dr. Robert Kiltz (Dr. Rob), the owner and director of CNY Fertility Centers and CNY Healing Arts Centers will appear...

SU's VPA opens Hot Shop 02/19/09
Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts is opening a new venue in downtown Syracuse to showcase the...

Norcross one of 5 running in Camillus 02/19/09
Sharon Norcross is one of five village of Camillus residents to have filed petitions with the Onondaga County Board of...

Wilson throws hat into village of Camillus race 02/19/09
Village of Camillus resident Tonya Wilson is one of five candidates running for the village board in March. Polls are...

Brunger appointed mayor in village of Camillus 02/19/09
At 7:19 p.m. tonight, Thursday Feb. 19, Deputy Mayor of the village of Camillus Kurt Brunger was unanimously appointed...

Casey's Place Teen Night: Sultan’s scene 02/19/09
On Friday night at Casey’s Place, a respit home for children with disabilities, a young man attended an event that he...

Underground railroad leads talk 02/19/09
The Canalside Talk for March will feature Morrisville College Professor Emeritus Dr. Norm Dann speaking on “The...

‘Human hands probably played a part’ 02/19/09
The air in the parking lot of Sullivan Park off Lake Street in the village of Chittenango still smelled of smoke this...

Calling all basketball enthusiasts 02/20/09
Start practicing your foul-shooting techniques. The Baldwinsville Optimist Club will sponsor its third annual...

Lysander hockey team delivers happiness 02/20/09
Lysander's Bantam Travel Hockey Team took time out from their busy hockey schedule while traveling to Massena and...

Cooking coast to coast 02/20/09
Josh Katz slices cookies for his classmates Collin Kaval (left) and Kyle Koelsch. The Baker High School students baked...

B'ville: Father/Daughter Fairytale Ball 02/20/09
Sugar & Spice Party Planners will host a Father and Daughter Fairytale Ball at Mohegan Manor Friday Feb. 27. Enjoy a...

Arts community applies creativity to build revenue 02/20/09
Great news - there is virtually no industry in the country immune to financial ruin. And if you happen to be the...

Jazz great dies in plane crash 02/20/09
Saxophone player Gerry Niewood, 64, and another member of Chuck Mangione’s band, guitarist Coleman Mellett, were...

ES-M to host Winter Guard Show this weekend 02/20/09
The East Syracuse-Minoa Spartan Spectacular Winter Guard Show will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday Feb. 28 in the ES-M...

Mapstone's Tin Man missing 02/20/09
The Tin Man of Mapstone has gone missing in Manlius. Marianne Bortle, the company’s service manager, reported that...

St. Joe's installs visitor pass management system 02/20/09
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center is now using a new visitor pass management system to identify and monitor visitors...

Some Sylvan Beach restaurants open for season 02/20/09
Prior to the regular village meeting held 7 p.m. Feb. 15 in Sylvan Beach, a public hearing was held concerning the...

Alzheimer’s Association encourages Central New Yorkers to ‘Get Connected’ 02/20/09
The Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter has unveiled a new free program to introduce the public to...

2008 Eagle Scouts honored 02/20/09
Revolutionary Trails Council Boy Scouts attaining the rank of Eagle Scout were honored Jan. 6 at Harts Hill Inn in...

Cazenovia Middle School gets grant for arts partnerships 02/20/09
Two Madison County schools have received art$TART arts-in-education grants for school-artist partnerships. Cazenovia...

Chittenango Creek Walk gets fishing platform 02/20/09
Posts for a fishing platform were placed along Chittenango Creek recently by members of Trout Unlimited, Madison County...

Potter volunteer of the month 02/20/09
The Madison-Oneida Red Cross and Dunkin Donuts announced last week that John Potter is recipient of the January...

Local musicians to entertain at Taste of B'ville 02/21/09
Two musical acts, Foolsbrew and The Wannabees, will entertain guests at the 2009 Taste of Baldwinsville. John Thayer...

Airman visits B'ville students 02/21/09
Senior Airman Derek Snyder answers questions from students in teacher Michelle Snyder’s 10th grade English class during...

Lenten Luncheon series 02/21/09
Church Women United of Baldwinsville and the Baldwinsville Ministerial Association will sponsor the 2009 Lenten...

Celebrating world cultures 02/22/09
The third-grade teachers at McNamara Elementary School held a continent party Feb. 9 to expose their students to some...

Relay kick-off meeting 02/22/09
A Relay kick-off meeting will be held at 7 p.m. March 12 at the Baker High School in Baldwinsville. The meeting will...

As the world turns 02/22/09
As an end-of-unit project, sixth-graders in teacher Marilou Fredenburg’s science class at Ray Middle School created...

Nice N Easy business award winner 02/22/09
Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes Inc. has been chosen to receive the Canastota Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished...

Calling all bakers 02/22/09
The Greater Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce is asking folks to flour up their rolling pins and enter its pie making...

Four charged with stealing parts 02/22/09
Four Chittenango residents, three men and one teen, were charged late last month in connection with a string of thefts....

Reminder: WG kindergarten registration begins Monday 02/22/09
Registration for fall kindergarten classes will be held in each elementary school of the West Genesee Central School...

Moynihan welcomes new archbishop 02/23/09
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, 59, to be the next archbishop of New York. He will...

B'ville: Durgee’s trial of Socrates 02/23/09
To wrap up studies of ancient Greece, students in teacher Ellen Kimball’s ninth grade honors global history class at...

Postcards from ‘Erie Canal’ 02/23/09
Arcadia Publishing’s newest pictorial history book, “Erie Canal” depicts both life and industry along the canal...

B'ville: Touring the Emerald Isle 02/23/09
On Thursday March 19, join Meg VanPatten (Baldwinsville librarian) in exploring the Republic of Ireland from the...

Local art that’s worth its salt 02/23/09
Stone Canoe launches third issue: “I had given up,” said Stephanie Waterman. “Really. I’d burned my novel, thrown...

Fugitive # 5 turns himself in 02/23/09
Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin E. Walsh reports that one of Onondaga County’s Top Ten Fugitives has turned himself in to...

Khalil AbdulKhabir at Community Folk Art Center 02/23/09
"Day Care Drop-off," photo by Khalil AbdulKhabir, on view now through March 7 at Community Folk Art Center, 805 E....

Justice center will house police, courts 02/23/09
Russ Oechsle from Unified Court Systems and Amy Daley of JCM Architectural Associates present preliminary floor plans...

BG helps students deal with middle school transition 02/23/09
Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School has found a new way to orient prospective students heading into junior high....

EMT Alison Carroll tells why being a volunteer is so important 02/23/09
Each winter, Alison Carroll assists in ski patrol at Song Mountain, yet her desire to volunteer doesn’t stop there. She...

An examination of role of visual arts during quest for independence in India 02/23/09
Visual depiction of the quest for Indian independence is the subject of a lecture by international film scholar Priya...

Red Cross opens a trio of training sites in city 02/23/09
The American Red Cross, Onondaga-Oswego Chapter, recently opened three Community Training Sites at WestSide Learning...

Van Buren Man Charged in shooting 02/23/09
Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin E. Walsh reports that detectives charged a Van Buren man in connection with Saturday’s...

The 18th Annual Matrilineage Symposium is on through March 5 02/24/09
The Committee on Woman and Art announced that the 18th Annual Matrilineage Symposium, is taking place right now...

Annual Matrilineage Symposium is on through March 5 02/24/09
The Committee on Woman and Arts' 18th annual Matrilineage Symposium is up and running through March 5, 2009: The...

Library events 'march' in 02/24/09
The Canastota Public Library has lined up events and special activities for the month of March. First, on March 5...

What it Takes 02/24/09
The particulars of police work aren’t made for the average person, but many find a unique sense of order and respect...

St. Andrew’s continues with Ash Wednesday Service 02/24/09
Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. an Ash Wednesday service will be held outside St. Andrews Church, 124 Alden St. All...

Urban forestry volunteers needed 02/24/09
This year's CommuniTree Stewards Program starts a new training classes in early April. CommuniTree Stewards are...

Library board seat and budget up for vote 02/24/09
Voters in the Oneida Public Library’s Special Legislature District get the chance on Tuesday March 10 to vote between...

MOST displays winning Nikon Small World Photos 02/24/09
Come witness the beauty that exists beyond the naked eye. From March 6 to May 3, the MOST will display the 2008 winning...

COE reports Maffei bringing Green Recovery Package to Syracuse 02/24/09
Congressman Dan Maffei met with researchers Amy Sauer and Colin Fuss, both of SyracuseCoE(Centers for Excellence)...

OCC ceramic professors target 500 bowls 02/24/09
A one-day challenge for local Food Banks on Sunday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be at Onondaga Community...

SU Students Help Ronald McDonald House Go Green 02/24/09
On Feb. 6, 40 students involved in SyracuseCoE Collaborator General Electric's and SyracuseCoE Platinum Partner...

Syracuse man charged with multiple robberies 02/24/09
Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin E. Walsh reports that a Syracuse man has been charged in connection with a string of...

B'ville: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon begins Sunday 02/24/09
Baldwinsville phones will be ringing the next two Sundays as students from the Baldwinsville Central School District...

WSEN AM celebrates 50 years 02/24/09
Fifty years ago, Bob Stockdale’s vision became a reality. The Baldwinsville resident successfully sought...

Lysander Goes to School: Jacksonville School, District No. 7 02/24/09
This week’s story is about the Jacksonville School, District No. 7, sixth in a series regarding our early schools. Now...

Caz library celebrates Lincoln's birthday 02/24/09
This has been a big year for Abraham Lincoln. The 16th president's bicentennial has been celebrated across the country,...

B’ville Board of Education meets March 2 02/25/09
The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education will conduct its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday March 2 in...

Project Lifesaver program March 10 02/25/09
The Seniors of Skaneateles and the Skaneateles Community Center have announced they will jointly sponsor an...

Supervisor honored at Democratic dinner 02/25/09
Phil Tierney, town of Skaneateles supervisor, was honored Jan. 29 at the 2009 Democrat of the Year dinner and...

Skaneateles Republican Committee announces slate 02/25/09
The Skaneateles Republican Committee is ready to run. The committee recently met and voted on a slate of...

Baltimore Woods launches new Web site 02/25/09
At last year’s annual meeting, the members of the organization voted to officially change the name from “Centers for...

Maxwell Matinees will debut in March 02/25/09
Seeing the enjoyment that young families are having with Maxwell Movie Nights, the staff at Maxwell Library is opening...

B'ville: Getting into character 02/25/09
Third-graders at Van Buren Elementary School recently got into character for book reports. As part of their reports,...

Fiscal crisis may force boxing club to close 02/25/09
For more than 15 years, Ray Rinaldi’s North Area Athletic and Education Center has been providing at-risk youth with...

Kinney Drugs to offer free cancer screenings 02/25/09
In tough economic times, many people are forced to let important things go by the wayside. For many who have lost...

United Way to kick off Success by 6 book drive 02/25/09
Every year, the United Way's Success by 6 program promotes literacy by holding a book drive, and this year is no...

Liverpool: Another village street will have sewers repaired this year 02/25/09
In December the Liverpool Village Board of Trustees began the process of soliciting bids from contractors for sewer...

Fundraisers to help Brewerton girl 02/25/09
In many ways, 16-year-old Erin Beitz is like any other teenager. The Brewerton native is athletic, a softball and...

Village candidates voice their views 02/25/09
Candidates running for Manlius village trustee had a chance to speak to the public Feb. 12 during a forum sponsored by...

County to rethink ending 15-year program 02/25/09
At a recent DeWitt Town Board meeting, town councilors unanimously authorized Supervisor Ed Michalenko to write a...

School budget awaits state 02/25/09
As the budget process moves forward, school board trustee and chair of audit committee Don Campanaro said the...

Madison County drug card pays off 02/26/09
Madison County residents have realized savings of $155,733.13 during the past 14 months using the county-sponsored...

Fenner plans town-wide cleanup 02/26/09
The town of Fenner has tentatively scheduled its annual Cleanup Day for the first weekend in May – May 1 and 2. The...

No objections to proposed park 02/26/09
County officials put themselves on the hot seat in the town of Lincoln earlier this month. The question-and-answer...

Palumbo running for Camillus trustee 02/26/09
James Palumbo is one of five residents are running for two trustee spots on the Village of Camillus Board of Trustees....

Sullivan woman, 73, injured during theft in driveway 02/26/09
A 22-year-old DeWitt man was charged with first-degree robbery Feb. 17 in connection with an incident on Kinderhook...

Alfonso Davis wages uphill battle to be mayor 02/26/09
Alfonso Davis says people ask him all the time why he stays in Syracuse. He says he tells them that Syracuse is a...

SyrFest hosts Oscar Party at the Palace 02/26/09
Film Fest gets a boost as Syracuse celebrates motion picture academy’s biggest night: Perhaps the most distinguished...

Liverpool: Stadium vote passes 02/26/09
Voters overwhelmingly approved Liverpool's new stadium Thursday, authorizing the district to dip into its capital...

National comedian to perform at the Kallet 02/26/09
Dave Reilly, a high energy, national touring stand up comedian, is coming to the Kallet Civic Center in Oneida at 7:30...

Baltimore Woods appoints new members to board 02/26/09
Five highly qualified candidates were voted onto the Board of Directors at Baltimore Woods Nature Center at the January...

McNamara dance day 02/26/09
Danae Bader, of DMB Dance Productions in Cicero, leads a class of fifth-graders in a hip hop dance at McNamara...

Win a week at Beaver Lake 02/26/09
The Baldwinsville Women’s Garden Club will sponsor a Baldwinsville student’s attendance at the Beaver Lake Summer...

B'ville: Baker observes White Out Day 02/26/09
On Feb. 25, Baker High School in Baldwinsville observed White Out Day, a day set aside to call attention to the number...

Caz chamber promotes collaboration between area non-profits 02/26/09
The Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce is inviting a representative from every area non-profit group to attend an April 1...

Proposed J-D athletics budget drops slightly 02/26/09
The Jamesville-DeWitt Board of Education reviewed the proposed 2009/10 budget for athletics at its Feb. 9 meeting. The...

F-M thespians to perform 'Into the Woods' 02/26/09
“Into the Woods” debuted in San Diego, Calif. in 1986 and premiered on Broadway one year later. Next weekend, the...

McHugh secures $500,000 for Canastota 02/26/09
Congressman John M. McHugh (R- Pierrepont Manor) announced that he has secured funding for the village of Canastota in...

As Urban CNY celebrates 20 years – City Eagle reports 02/27/09
An interview with Urban CNY’s man on the beat, Ken Jackson: How did Urban CNY get started? – In an...

Senator D will not run for mayor 02/27/09
State Senator John A. DeFrancisco announced he will not join the race for mayor in this year’s Syracuse...

Declaration of Independence expressions 02/27/09
To end their social studies unit on the American Revolution, fourth-graders at McNamara Elementary School in...

B’ville residents volunteer in Alaskan race 02/27/09
The world's longest, toughest, cross-country snowmobile race was held in Alaska Feb. 8 to 14. The 25th annual Tesoro...

Project Lifesaver Activation Delivers Happy Ending 02/27/09
Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin E. Walsh reported that a recent Project Lifesaver activation resulted with a happy...

Cazenovia resident to perform in Syracuse opera “Romeo & Juliet 02/27/09
Alfonso Annotto of Cazenovia will perform with the Syracuse Opera Chorus in the company’s upcoming production of...

Do you know Vinomania? 02/27/09
The owner of downtown wine shop, Vinomania, isn’t worried about state proposals to sell wine in grocery stores. Gary...

OHC to receive federal funding for expansion 02/27/09
Congressman John M. McHugh (R- Pierrepont Manor) announced that he has secured $998,000 in funding for health care...

F-M students to dance the day away 02/27/09
Fayetteville-Manlius High School students are continuing a decades-old tradition this Saturday Feb. 28. From noon to...

Kinney's to offer free cancer screenings to uninsured 02/27/09
In tough economic times, many people are forced to let important things go by the wayside. For many who have lost...

Over the line? 02/27/09
The Canastota Bee-Journal would like to clarify two facts about a story that was published Feb. 11 titled, “Good...

Education for all students 02/27/09
IDEA, IEP, 504 Plans; it’s a wonder parents, staff or the board of education can make heads or tails of the jargon....

CFD's McBride throws hat in Camillus race 02/27/09
Current Camillus Fire Department Chief Michael McBride is one of five candidates running for a spot on the village...

Marcellus girls win at Empire State Games 02/27/09
Four young women from Marcellus recently competed in the Winter Empire State Games in Lake Placid and all came home...

Chili Bowl Fest honors a top 10 best neighborhoods in USA 02/27/09
Mark your calendars as the Thornden Park Association’s (TPA) annual Chili Bowl Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb....

St. Patrick's students collect for food pantry 02/28/09
Celebrating Service was the theme of this year's Catholic Schools Week celebration and students at St. Patrick's School...

Irish drive-thru in B’ville 02/28/09
No time to make your own corned beef and cabbage meal? No problem. Take advantage of the corned beef and cabbage...

B'ville: Creative expression on bullying 02/28/09
Ray Middle School held a creative expression contest in recognition of No Name-Calling week, which was observed...

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