When the Hannibal Central School District Board of Education approved the budget for the 2014-2015 school year, board members made it clear that professional development opportunities were a priority. Judging by recently released state assessments, that investment has already paid off.
SUNY Oswego has received a $2.88 million federal grant to improve college completion rates in Upstate New York. Oswego’s grant is one of 24 awards announced Sept. 30 under the U.S. Department of Education’s First in the World Program, which seeks to spur innovation in higher education aimed at helping more students access college and complete a degree. Working with Onondaga Community College, Mohawk Valley Community College and On Point for College, Oswego will target more than a thousand underrepresented and underprepared students who stand to benefit from higher education.
Families flocked to Fairley Elementary School for an open house recently to learn about the district’s expectations and to meet the teachers and staff members who will help guide each student toward success. The open house provided an opportunity for parents to tour the school with their child and to check out the class projects already under way. In addition to touring individual classrooms, families lined the hallways to view some of the student artwork and writing samples on display.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Abell of Fulton announce the engagement of their daughter, Deanne Marie, to Joseph Romeo. Ms. Abell is a 2006 graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School in Fulton. Mr. Romeo is the son of Debra and Joseph Romeo of Queensbury.
New Assistant Athletic Director at SUNY Oswego Eric Summers was a recent guest of Diane Dillon, Oswego State Women’s Hockey Coach and Rotary Club member. Summers addressed club members on various athletic activities happening on campus.
August Reitz Jr., 74, of Oswego, passed away Monday September 29, 2014.
Pathfinder Bank, National Industries for the Blind and US Business Leaders Network collaborate on new FDIC and SBA curriculum.
Increasing clouds with rain possible later today. High around 75.
The Oswego County Legislature’s Human Services Committee presented a proclamation to the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau designating September as Youth Court Month. Youth courts are one of the fastest growing crime prevention and early intervention programs in the nation.
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