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Natural Solutions Acupuncture Services grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony

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Natural Solutions Acupuncture Services grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony
The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the relocation of Natural Solutions Acupuncture & Botanicals (14 West Main Street in Waterloo). Owner Erica Spencer is a graduate of the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture at the New York Chiropractic College where she received her Master’s degree in Science and Acupuncture. Natural Solutions Acupuncture offers... more

Oswego man sentenced for injuring pedestrian, leaving accident in Sterling

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Oswego man sentenced for injuring pedestrian, leaving accident in Sterling
On a cold, December night in 2016, Timothy Oleyourryk was driving back to his Oswego home when, he said, he made a series of "bad decisions." At around 10 p.m. Dec. 10, Oleyourryk was driving down Old State Road in the town of Sterling, a plow attached to the front of his 2011 Chevy Silverado. He had just finished chaperoning... more

Cayuga Community College’s Class of 2018 features inspiring and unique stories

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Cayuga Community College’s Class of 2018 features inspiring and unique stories
For the 575 students eligible to cross the stage at Cayuga Community College’s Commencement, the ceremony marks both an accomplishment and an opportunity for them to start on the career path they discovered during their time in college. The May 20th commencement will celebrate the college’s Class of 2018, whose members are moving on to the workforce or continuing their... more

Dryden student barred from school for 2 days over ‘distracting’ shirt

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Dryden student barred from school for 2 days over ‘distracting’ shirt
A 17-year-old senior at Dryden High School has been suspended from school for two days for not covering up after the school said her shirt was inappropriate. On Wednesday, Madison Kidney was told what she was wearing was distracting and revealing, her mother Erin Kidney told The Ithaca Voice. Madison Kidney was told if she did not cover up, she... more

Dryden girl’s suspension for dress code violation lessened after mom’s Facebook video

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Dryden girl’s suspension for dress code violation lessened after mom’s Facebook video
Twenty-four hours after Freeville mom Erin Kidney posted a live video asking Facebook users how she should react to her 17-year-old daughter’s two-day suspension from school due to a dress code violation, she was inundated with opinions. And the suspension, the Kidneys were later told after the video had been posted, was lessened to one day, the school said the... more

Cayuga Community College to raise tuition

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Cayuga Community College to raise tuition
Cayuga Community College's tuition will increase by 2.5 percent for the fall semester. The bump was approved by the college's board of trustees at a meeting Thursday night. The institution's proposed operating budget from September 2018 to August 2019 will be $29,721,956. Cayuga County's sponsor's share will be $3,030,736. The 2017-2018 budget was $29,677,076, with a 1 percent tuition increase... more

Officials: No threat after NR-W school bomb scare

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Officials: No threat after NR-W school bomb scare
A post on Instagram prompted a heavy response from law enforcement this morning in Wayne County. A student posted to Instagram indicating that a band teacher was ‘wearing’ a bomb. The post read, “My band teacher is wearing a bomb.” An investigation was launched, which was prompted by the FBI. Authorities in Wayne County say the FBI contacted local law... more

Cayuga County-area school officials to advise Katko on education issues

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Cayuga County-area school officials to advise Katko on education issues
U.S. Rep. John Katko has established two advisory boards consisting of school officials from the 24th Congressional District, including the Cayuga County area, to advise him on education issues. One panel will focus on primary and secondary education, according to Katko’s office. The other will provide guidance on issues affecting higher education. Members of the primary and secondary education advisory... more

School budget turnout: Why it’s plummeting in New York

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School budget turnout: Why it’s plummeting in New York
If you’re seeing fewer residents at the polls to vote on school budgets each May, you’re not alone. Turnout has plummeted 37 percent since 2012, the state School Boards Association said Tuesday, as voters appear complacent if their districts stay under the property-tax cap. Turnout for last week’s school budget votes was the lowest since the tax cap was put... more

Auburn High School shut down early after bullet found

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Auburn High School shut down early after bullet found
Students at Auburn High School saw their day cut short on Wednesday after a bullet was found on school property, according to officials. Auburn Enlarged City School District Superintendent Jeffrey Pirozzolo said a group of students found the bullet outside the cafeteria at around 11:30 a.m. The school immediately moved into a shelter-in-place status; as law enforcement began investigating. At... more

UPDATE: Board responds publicly as contract dispute with superintendent continues in Waterloo

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UPDATE: Board responds publicly as contract dispute with superintendent continues in Waterloo
Missy Neumire, a teacher in the Waterloo Central School District says she’s never been happier to go to work. She credits Superintendent Terri Bavis, who was hired as the district’s first female leader. Now a contract dispute has that in jeopardy. Over the weekend, the Board of Education responded, but not before an outpouring of support was displayed for Bavis.... more

Disagreement over bullying erupts at Waterloo school board meeting

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Disagreement over bullying erupts at Waterloo school board meeting
The Waterloo school district is doing all it can to address the issue of bullying of students. Or it isn’t doing nearly enough. Both viewpoints were aired at Monday’s school board meeting. After several parents and students expressed concerns at recent board meetings about the extent of bullying and a perceived lack of effectively dealing with it, Middle School Principal... more

Natural Solutions Acupuncture Services Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Natural Solutions Acupuncture Services Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the relocation of Natural Solutions Acupuncture Services. The event will be held at the new location, 14 West Main Street in Waterloo, and is scheduled for Monday, May 14th at noon. Owner Erica Spencer is a graduate of the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture at the... more

Living History to show Civil War Engineering

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Living History to show Civil War Engineering
History comes alive on Oak Island when area reenactors set up their tents at Celebrate Commemorate on Friday-Sunday, May 25th-28th. “We are excited that this year, the encampment will focus on the engineering that developed during the Civil War,” said Living History chair Marty Hillman. “ The encampment will attract reenactors from around the region and across the country, “... more

Skaneateles school district holds budget hearing

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Skaneateles school district holds budget hearing
Just one person had questions following the public budget presentation at a Skaneateles Central School District Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. Fran McCormack asked about different line items in the budget. McCormack said after the meeting she felt she isn’t seeing enough fund increases related to instruction. District Superintendent Ken Slentz, business administrator Christine DeMass and others presented the... more

Mynderse Academy names new principal

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Mynderse Academy names new principal
Seneca Falls Central School District announced Mrs. Faith Lewis as new Principal of Mynderse Academy High School. She was appointed by the Board of Education at its May 3rd meeting. Mrs. Lewis previously served as Assistant Administrator at Mynderse Academy and Seneca Falls Middle School from September through December 2017 and as Interim Principal at Mynderse Academy from January through... more
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