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Students in pre-kindergarten through grade five along with their family members were invited to participate in an evening of Reading Olympics.

Amelia Michelle Wade Scholarship Recipients for the Class of 2013

Amelia Michelle Wade, a junior at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School, unexpectedly passed away in 2010. To honor her memory, her parents, Eric and Valerie Wade, along with their daughter, Kara, set up a scholarship in Amelia’s name to be awarded to APW High School seniors who exhibit exceptional character and plan to enter the medical field.

APW Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named

Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School Principal Jamie Coppola recently announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2013. Brian Wilson was named Valedictorian. Victoria Stanton was named Salutatorian.

Lana Mahle turns 10

Lana Mahle turned 10 years old on June 11. She celebrated with a surprise party thrown by her mother and aunt, with friends and family.

Artist Helps BOCES Students Tap Their Inner Creativity

Ira Marcks, an illustrator and cartoonist, stopped by Oswego County BOCES in early June to help students express themselves through a variety of creative projects.

Fairgrieve Fundraising Efforts Support American Cancer Society

Spare change and monetary donations totaling $170 was collected to support cancer research, cancer patient services and treatment.

G. Ray Bodley High Honor Graduates Recognized

G. Ray Bodley High School seniors were honored for their high academic achievement during a recent High Honor Graduates Awards Ceremony held at the school.

Fairgrieve Celebrates Top Readers at Pizza With the Principal

Fairgrieve Elementary School recently announced its top Accelerated Readers for the 2012-13 school year and rewarded Accelerated Reader participants earning a minimum of 100 points a special pizza party that included lunch with Principal Jean Ciesla.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Sandy Creek and Lacona Villages

Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang said, “We received the test results this afternoon from several water samples that were taken on Tuesday, June 11. They show that the water is now safe for residents to drink and to use for cooking.”

Oswego Health’s Mass Casualty Drill a Success

While Oswego Hospital staff members hope to never execute the skills they learned during an emergency drill, they are prepared. Oswego Hospital recently held a mass casualty drill to evaluate the staff and facility’s response capabilities to a potential terrorist attack. The scenario for this fictitious event included numerous improvised explosive (IEDs) devices being detonated at a sporting event.