Community

The Oswego County Legislature’s Government, Courts and Consumer Affairs Committee presented Debra Mullenax with a certificate of appreciation for her 32 years of service to the county.

The Oswego YMCA will present a self defense class by Amoured One Tactical on January 21, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class will include a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques.

American International College in Springfield, Mass., has named 495 students to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List.

The Town of Volney History Center is displaying the history of the grocery stores in North Volney. Jack Stevens called his store “the Hub of the World” and had cards made stating such.

John C. Birdlebough High School student artwork was honored by the Central New York Scholastic Art Awards program with several accolades as part of this year’s competition.

The Hannibal Historical Society will be selling the book, “The History of Oswego County, New York” on January 23 between 4 and 7:30 p.m. at the Hannibal Community Center located on Oswego Street in the village.

Paul V. Moore High School students have character. The school recently celebrated the character trait responsibility. Students were recognized for their accountability, dependability and independent actions.

Art students in the Phoenix Central School District recently earned recognition for their work as part of the Scholastic Art Awards program. The annual effort honors Central New York students in grades seven through 12 for their artistic accomplishments.

State Senator Patty Ritchie met recently with members of the North Country Library System and Northern New York Library Network to discuss ways to work together in an effort to strengthen libraries and expand the resources they provide to patrons.