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Central Square School District named two valedictorians for the 2016 graduating class: Natalie Guzelak and Brianna Grimes tied with a final GPA of 101.57.

Reading is Delicious at Fairgrieve Elementary School

Twelve students in grades second through sixth at Fairgrieve Elementary School were invited to a Pizza with the Principal celebration in the school library because they achieved 100 or more Accelerated Reader points and maintained at least an 80 average on AR tests from September through May.

APW Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District has named the valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2016 graduating class: Allayna Frank and Sage Bartlett.

Millard Hawk Primary Second Graders Moving Up to CSI

Second graders recently celebrated the end of their time at Millard Hawk Primary School with an afternoon of fun and games. The annual Second Grade Fun Day brought all five classrooms together during the last weeks of school to challenge one another in tug-of-war, three-legged races, water relays and other activities.

Walk-A-Thon Raises Money For Golisano Children’s Hospital

Hastings-Mallory Elementary School students continue to make a difference in the lives of local sick and injured children through their participation in the school’s walk-a-thon fundraiser.

Character Education Carnival Celebrates Cole Students

A.A. Cole Elementary School students were recently treated to a carnival night for having exhibited positive character traits throughout the 2015-16 school year. The event featured fun and games in the courtyard, kid-friendly karaoke, a photo booth, balloon animals, glittery tattoos and drawings for themed baskets to take home.

Putt for Dough at Chamber Golf Social

Big John Sales is adding some excitement to the event by offering two lucky golfers participating in the event the opportunity to sink a putt with the opportunity for one them to win 5,000!

Anglers who attend Spey Nation, June 25 at the DEC boat launch in Pineville will see on-the-water demonstrations from some of the top spey casters in the nation. Pictured is a group at last year's event watching a demonstration on the Salmon River in Oswego County.

Spey Casting Fanatics will converge on the Salmon River June 25

Hundreds of spey casting fanatics will celebrate their unique sport with expert instructors and equipment manufacturers on the legendary Salmon River June 25, at the ninth annual “Spey Nation” gathering. Spey Nation gives anglers who cast with spey rods the opportunity to discuss techniques, buy equipment, learn from the experts, and share their enjoyment of spey casting, a fly fishing technique that originated in Scotland.

Barnes Celebrates 30 Years Of Service With Oswego County

The Oswego County Legislature’s Human Services Committee presented JoAnne Barnes with a certificate of appreciation for her service. Barnes is a senior social welfare examiner at the Oswego County Department of Social Services.

Piano Player Entertains The Gardens

Residents of The Gardens Assisted Living Community enjoyed an afternoon of lively music and sing-a-longs as pianist Betty Johnson stopped by to entertain the residents. Live entertainment is one of the many activities that The Gardens offers to its residents.