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An isolated snowstorm fell on Granby Elementary School recently, as Channel 9 TV weatherman Jim Teske delivered a lesson on lake effect. Sixth graders learned the science behind forecasting lake-effect snow.

With $40,464 in 2015 New York State Great Lakes Protection Fund dollars, SUNY Buffalo State College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and the University of Buffalo are advancing the science associated with early detection of invasive species, the impact of bloody red shrimp on native fish populations, and lake effect storm impact and projection.

Mimicking events of her book “A Mighty Fine Time Machine,” she recalled her travels of literature and illustration, from grade school paintings and writing with mistakes to having several books published.

Oswego County District 16 Legislator-elect Thomas Drumm said while he’s always been interested in politics, it was his New Vision experience where he learned the most about community. “It gave me a leg up,” he said.

The Hannibal High School Senior Band will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 for its holiday concert in the auditorium. In addition to an evening of music and entertainment, students will also be supporting families in need through a collection effort.

Hannibal High School teachers have implemented peer reviews as a way to assess instruction and provide feedback.

For well over a decade the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station’s Employee “Giving Tree” Program has collected and donated hundreds upon hundreds of holiday gifts for St. Luke residents.

There’s nothing quite like the look of a child’s face on Christmas morning as they discover their presents under the tree. To ensure that that scene plays out in as many Oswego County homes as possible the Oswego County Children’s Fund has begun its annual drive to collect toys for less fortunate children in Oswego County.

There will be a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on December 7, 8 and 9 in the Sheldon Hall Ballroom, SUNY Oswego. Walk-ins are allowed.