JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Alicia VanZandt of Constantia, has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Health Professions. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. Read More ⇒
MANCHESTER, NH - The Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced that the following students on being named to the summer 2022 dean’s list. The summer terms run from May to August. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — A local Girl Scout aided butterflies and the food supply chain in the completion of her Gold Award project. Read More ⇒
BRASHER — Retired Brasher Town Supervisor M. James Dawson received special recognition from the state this week. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — The Thousand Islands Arts Center has announced that Sallie Lake is the recipient of its annual Volunteer of the Year award. Read More ⇒
MILWAUKEE, WIS. - Approximately 201 students completed their degree requirements at Mount Mary University and graduated at the conclusion of the spring 2022 semester. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — The Antique Boat Museum, North America’s premier freshwater boating museum, has announced the latest inductees into its Hall of Fame. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Rotary Club members in New York can now order a new custom license plate, which was created with the assistance of Potsdam Rotarian Michael P. Griffin, who serves as the District 7040 North Central New York area governor. Read More ⇒
ELMIRA - Elmira College recently announced this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award. This year’s award was given to 761 students across 14 states and Puerto Rico. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school … Read More ⇒
CLINTON - Slade Springer, of Constantia, was named the recipient of The Lawrence Yourtee Prize Scholarship at Hamilton College’s annual convocation ceremony on Aug. 24. Springer, a senior majoring in biology, is a graduate of Paul V. Moore High School. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - New York Sea Grant Great Lakes Fisheries and Ecosystem Health Specialist Stacy Furgal has recently been recognized by Women of Fisheries as one of six co-authors on an article on lake trout stocking into Lake Ontario. The article was published in the Journal of Great Lakes Research.… Read More ⇒
MASSENA — George Fairbanks can regularly be found enjoying time with friends at Massena’s South Main Street McDonald’s restaurant. Read More ⇒
UTICA - Oren McDougal of Lacona was named to the SUNY Polytechnic Institute spring president’s list. McDougal is majoring in electrical engineering technology. Read More ⇒
BALLSTON SPA — Stewart’s Shops had a total of four ice cream winners at the 55th annual World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. Read More ⇒
Literacy of Northern New York has received a $3,100 Literacy Opportunity Fund grant from ProLiteracy, a nationwide adult literacy organization. The grant helps LNNY pay for operational expenses and focus on student services rather than fundraising. Students in LNNY’s Monday/Wednesday English… Read More ⇒
LATHAM - Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the state of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Read More ⇒
In a ceremony at the Pentagon earlier this month, Ogdensburg Free Academy graduate Douglas F. Stitt was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — The Orchestra of Northern New York will open its 35th season here at 7:30 p.m. Saturday with “Great Music From the Stage And Dance” concert at the Clayton Opera House. Read More ⇒
WEST HARTFORD, CONN. - Local students graduated from the University of Hartford in May of 2022. Read More ⇒
PURCHASE - Two local students were named to Purchase College’s dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. Read More ⇒
CANTON - Hannah Porter from Parish has been named to St. Lawrence University’s dean’s list for achieving academic excellence during the spring 2022 semester. Read More ⇒
CORTLAND - A total of 652 SUNY Cortland students earned president’s list honors for the spring 2022 semester. To qualify for the president’s list, students must earn a grade of A- or better in each of their classes while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A local alternative folk rock band has released a new CD that its award-winning songwriter says carries “messages of peace, healing and traditional values that will soothe the spirit in these troubled times.” Read More ⇒
REDWOOD — The Indian River Lakes’ WHIRL program is a natural for students like Meadow G. Webb, holder of a name that conjures up our natural environment. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Four SUNY Oswego staff members recently earned awards from statewide organizations for succeeding in a number of ways on behalf of students, the campus, professional organizations and beyond. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - SUNY Oswego human development faculty member Rebecca Burch recently earned the campus President’s Award for Scholarly and Creative Activity for impactful research and overwhelming contributions toward the next generation of researchers. Read More ⇒
MORRISVILLE - SUNY Morrisville recently announced that Sarah Allen, of Constantia, a hospitality management bachelor of business administration, was named to the president’s list for the spring 2022 semester. Read More ⇒
LATHAM - Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Read More ⇒
ALBANY - Marking the culmination of their hard work and success, the University at Albany celebrated more than 4,200 students who received their degrees at the University’s 178th Commencement. This includes summer, fall and winter semester recipients from the 2021-2022 academic year. Read More ⇒
HAMDEN, CONN. - Keara Patterson of Fulton, received a bachelor of science in management from Quinnipiac University during a commencement ceremony held in May. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics has forecast a nursing shortage through 2024, with the United States projected to need more than half a million new nurses to replace those who leave the profession. As the largest healthcare system in Oswego County, Oswego H… Read More ⇒
ONEONTA - The following were students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta during the spring 2022 semester. The college’s commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 21. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The 1982 national champion Massena Chicks hockey team is back in the limelight at the Massena Arena. Read More ⇒
DELHI - SUNY Delhi announced its dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester, a recognition of academic achievement for students who enrolled in six or more credits and earned a 3.5 or higher grade-point average for the semester. Read More ⇒
LATHAM - Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Read More ⇒
CANTON - James E. Peterson of Pennellville, earned part-time honors at SUNY Canton during the spring 2022 semester. Peterson is a SUNY Canton agribusiness management major. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — Beth A. White got more serious about her painting last year after retiring early at the age of 55. She specializes in river and lake scenes, but one of her creations, after a tall order, reached new heights last month in a city 200 miles away from her residence here. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — The Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2021 business awards. The awards banquet is scheduled for Oct. 18. Read More ⇒
ROANOKE, VA. - Jillianne Junio of Oswego, earned dean’s list honors during the spring 2022 semester at Hollins University. To attain this distinction, students must earn at least a 3.5 average on a 4.0 grading scale. Read More ⇒
CHAUMONT — The heritage of a late, local artisan will be celebrated at White Caps Winery on Point Salubrious on Sunday with a party and a toast or two. Read More ⇒
CORTLAND - More than 900 students received bachelor’s degrees from the State University of New York at Cortland this spring. President Erik J. Bitterbaum spoke during Cortland’s commencement weekend in May, noting their determination in the face of COVID-19. Read More ⇒
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - Kennen D. McBrearty of Oswego, graduated from Western New England University with a Juris Doctor. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The city’s newest firefighters began their long career path together when they were still boys. Read More ⇒
ROCHESTER - Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) conferred more than 4,300 degrees at all of its campuses in the 2021-2022 academic year. The following local residents received degrees: Read More ⇒
MASSENA — People from Massena who went on to fame of one sort or another, as well as famous people who visited the town at some point in their career, will be the focus of a “Local Legends Exhibit” that opens Aug. 5 at the Mercantile building on the corner of Main and Water streets. Read More ⇒
WHITE PLAINS — The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees officially appointed Justin E. Driscoll as the authority’s new president and chief executive officer on Tuesday, pending state Senate confirmation. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — After serving for 14 years on the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees, Judge Eugene L. Nicandri received well wishes from officials and family members as he heads into retirement. Read More ⇒
