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WATERTOWN — Dr. Ty A. Stone, the president of Jefferson Community College, is telling students that when they feel they can’t do something, to remember the accomplishment of graduating in

WATERTOWN — Dr. Ty A. Stone, the president of Jefferson Community College, is telling students that when they feel they can’t do something, to remember the accomplishment of graduating in adversity she’s never seen before, which was capped off this weekend with a drive-through diploma presentation ceremony on campus. JCC’s class of 2021 includes 144 students who graduated in December 2020, 289 in Spring 2021 and summer candidates as well. The total degrees or certificates to...

WATERTOWN — State police recently named Felix P. Castro the Outstanding Trooper of the Year in Watertown’s Zone 3.

OSWEGO — The Zonta Club of Oswego will present its 2021 Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Award to Dr. Christina Liepke in a virtual ceremony at 7 p.m. on June 15. The award is presented annually to a woman who has dedicated herself to the community and who serves as a role model for young women. Noting the change in circumstances from years past, Zonta Club President Sonia Robinson said, “Last year was the only time in 37 years we weren’t able to continue this important tradit...

HAMILTON - Abigail Douglas, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2022, has earned the fall 2020 dean’s award with distinction.

MASSENA — Massena Central High School’s band director has received national recognition for his work with student musicians. Jonathan Hunkins received the National Band Association’s Citation of Excellence in January, and the accolades started pouring in this week after Principal Alan Oliver learned of the recognition and posted it on social media. Mr. Hunkins said he was talking to Mr. Oliver one morning and the Citation of Excellence was one of the topics of discussion. “I...

OGDENSBURG — United Helpers Chief Executive Officer Stephen E. Knight will retire from the nonprofit at the end of May. Mr. Knight’s career with United Helpers began in August 1988 when he was hired as an assistant administrator for what was then known as United Helpers Care, Inc. Today, that portion of the company is known as United Helpers Behavioral Health and Life Skills. After spending two years as assistant administrator, Mr. Knight, who grew up in Lisbon and graduated from St. ...

MEXICO AND ROME - For the 15th consecutive year in a row, Kellogg Memorials has received an award for their outstanding customer service in the monument industry. Rock of Ages, the nation’s leading designer and manufacturer of branded handcrafted memorials, recently announced Kellogg Memorials as a recipient of the 2021 Rock of Ages Pinnacle Award. Nationwide, only 20 companies earn this distinguished recognition. Given annually, the awards are presented to those who best embrace the exemp...

SCRIBA — On March 27, the United Baptist Church of Scriba held its fifth annual Blessings in a Backpack “March Meatball Madness” takeout spaghetti dinner at the United Baptist Church of Scriba. During the event, four judges taste tested meatballs from five different establishments in Oswego County. When the results were tallied, the establishment with the highest score for the best tasting meatballs was Bosco’s Meats. Canale’s took second place. All proceeds from the ev...

SCRIBA — On March 27, the United Baptist Church of Scriba held its fifth annual Blessings in a Backpack “March Meatball Madness” takeout spaghetti dinner at the United Baptist Church of Scriba. During the event, four judges taste tested meatballs from five different establishments in Oswego County. When the results were tallied, the establishment with the highest score for the best tasting meatballs was Bosco’s Meats. Canale’s took second place. All proceeds from the ev...