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Mark Alan Martiniano of Fulton was among the recipients of 48 doctor of physical therapy degrees and 668 master’s degrees conferred by The University of Scranton at its post-baccalaureate commencement on May 31 in the Byron Recreation Complex.

The Pulaski Senior High School Concert Band presented an instrumental music concert, directed by Jack Jennings recently. The final band concert for the school year, the musicians presented an outstanding show for their final high school performance.

On June 7, the event filled-day will recognize 25 years of Oswego County Hospice’s comprehensive, supportive services to patients and families at the end of life and throughout the grieving process.

The Novelis Kid’s Fun Run will take place in Breitbeck Park on June 14. Start time will be 1 p.m. There is no cost for this event. A free T-shirt will be provided for the first 100 entries and finisher medals will be awarded to all participants.

The Oswego County Department of Solid Waste will hold a Tire Amnesty Day on June 14 at the county transfer stations. Normal tire disposal fees will be waived.

Nazareth College announces its Dean’s List for the Spring of 2014 semester.

Food, fun and family are on the menu this week during lunchtime at Fairley Elementary School. Each day, students from a different grade level are welcoming their grandparents into school to bond over food while celebrating family.

The sold-out event featured a buffet-style dinner, guest speakers, and a showing of 12 Years a Slave, a film that captured the 2013 Academy Award for Best Picture. The event’s two guest speakers, Richard Linzy and Dr. Joseph Sgarlata spoke about Northup and the film 12 Years a Slave prior to the film presentation.

Members of the True Beauty Club at Sandy Creek High School recently held a suicide awareness day at the school. The students had a table set up with information about teen depression and suicide prevention.