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Do This Tonight: Hannibal Field Days Parade

August 13, 2009 Contributor

The Island Band (seen here at Fulton’s Memorial Day Salute parade earlier this year) will be among the bands making music at tonight’s annual parade through the streets of Hannibal.

The Hannibal Fire Department’s annual field days open with the big parade, then oldies from Ruby Shooz at the field days site.

Friday night’s featured band is the big local rock band Under The Gun.Ã‚Â Saturday, the annual classic country show brings the Grammy award-winning band, The Kentucky Headhunters, to Hannibal. […]

Hannibal Roof Repair Work Under Budget, On Time

August 13, 2009 Contributor

The roof repair project at Kenney Middle School in Hannibal is coming in under budget so far.

Outside construction official Phil Wise told the Board of Education Wednesday night that the $330,000 project has come in about $52,000 under budget. About $48,000 of the surplus remains. […]

Construction Workers Find Surprises Under The Sidewalk At Lanigan Elementary

August 12, 2009 Contributor

You wouldn’t believe what they found under the sidewalk at Lanigan Elementary School. Workers tore up the sidewalk as part of the renovation work being done over the next two years in every district building.Ã‚Â The ground below the sidewalk wasn’t solid enough to suit the builders, so they dug deeper.

And that’s when they found…well…read the article and find out. […]

Maxwells Ask For Lower Bail Tuesday Morning

August 10, 2009 Contributor

Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell head to Oswego County Court Tuesday morning to ask a judge to lower their bail.

The Maxwells were found guilty of four counts each of endangering the welfare of Erin Maxwell, 11, who police allege was murdered in the home by her stepbrother, Alan Jones. […]

Reporter’s Notebook: Two Weeks At The Maxwell Trial

August 10, 2009 Contributor

COMMENTARY: I’ve covered trials for more than 30 years now, and I’ve never seen anything like the Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell trial.

I’ve sat through high-profile trials — Delbert Ward, Laurie Kellogg and Shirley Kinge come to mind — and more routine court appearances, motions hearings and sentencings than I can count.

This trial beats them all.

I’ve got a notebook full of leftover scraps from this trial that I think might show why I think this was so unusual. […]

Photo Gallery: The Maxwell Trial

August 10, 2009 Contributor

A collection of photos from the trial of Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell.

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Democrats Pick Congressional Candidate Today

August 10, 2009 Contributor

It’s another important day in the race to replace John McHugh as Congressman in the North Country.

Democratic party leaders meet today at Syracuse University’s meeting center in Blue Mountain Lake.Ã‚Â They intend to choose from among 11 people who want the party’s endorsement for Congress. […]

Maxwell’s Son: My Statement To Police Was Inaccurate

August 8, 2009 Contributor

Bryan Belrad said his statements to police about the death of stepsister Erin Maxwell and the conditions in her home were inaccurate.

Belrad’s claim is nearly identical to the claim of Lynn Maxwell.Ã‚Â Both said there were things in the statements given to police that were not true or were exaggerations. […]

Do This Tonight: Jazz Fest Returns

August 7, 2009 Contributor

It’s been a few years, but an old friend is back in town.

Fulton’s Jazz Fest opens tonight, renewing the festival that ran for years in downtown Fulton.Ã‚Â The event has a new home — behind the War Memorial.Ã‚Â Bring your own lawn chairs to enjoy two days of great music.

Below is tonight’s prime time entertainment, The Critics honr section with the Cortini Brothers rhythm section, seen here at Fulton’s Rock The Block event.

The full schedule:

Friday:
5:30 p.m.: The Do Good Swing Band
8:00 p.m.: The Critics with the Cortini Bros.

Saturday:
3:00 p.m.: Melvin Sparks
6:00 p.m.: Nancy Kelly
8:00 p.m.: Classified

Can’t make Jazz Fest?Ã‚Â How about the Fort Ontario Festival of the Arts on Saturday in Oswego or the annual Minetto Canal Splash fun canoe and kayak race at the Magic in Minetto festival.

Hey, do ’em all! […]

McHugh’s Nomination On Hold; Conservatives Pick A Candidate Today

August 7, 2009 Contributor

Both of Kansas’s US Senators say they’ve put a hold on McHugh’s nomination and 9 others because they want their state’s military prison taken off the list of prisons to be used to house prisoners moved from the military detention camp at Guantanamo Bay when it closes next year. […]