2009-01-23

Career fair gives business entree to new job market



Richland Northeast High School will hold its annual career fair on March 4 from 8:30 to 11 am, giving local businesses of all sizes a chance to introduce themselves to a ready and willing potential workforce. Last year, nearly 50 businesses participated. More than 500 students will attend. “We want business people to come and talk to students about their […]

Les Liaisons Dangereuses comes to Workshop Theatre



It’s happening right here in your community



-ANIMALS Friends of the Animals of APL Low County Cook- Out will be January 24, 6:30 pm- 10:30 pm, at the University House Parking Facility. 782-5728. -ART Frame of Mind: The Art of Eyewear will host Paintings of Birdies by Shayna from February 5 through March 1 at 1520 Main Street. 988-1065. The Ninth Annual Winter Exhibition of work by […]

On the Erie Canal

Part 9: Fairport

Janice helps Warner up on Sal, the famous Erie Canal mule in a Fairport park. Fairport was a wonderful surprise! Boats from around the continent were docked along both sides of the canal from the highway bridge to the lift bridge, a distance of about a quarter mile. Sculls, kayaks, and canoes plied the peaceful waters. Joggers, strollers, and skaters […]

St. Peter’s celebrates Catholic schools week



St. Peter’s Catholic School joins the nation in celebrating Catholic schools week Monday, January 26 through Friday, January 30. Visitors are welcome to tour the school daily between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm or stop by Tuesday evening January 27, for a hot dog supper and open house from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm. St. Peter’s is […]

C.A. Johnson students gather at Owens Field Airport



They call themselves The Flying Green Hornets. Once a month, about 12 C.A. Johnson Preparatory Academy students in the aviation club visit Owens Field Airport where they fly with local professional FAA- certified pilots. They do more than just sit in the cockpit. Most of them have had the experience of briefly taking over the controls and flying around the […]

Students and teachers compete in dance off



Dreher High School Dance Company will hold their third annual dancing with the teachers fundraiser Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 7 pm. (in the Dreher auditorium). The dance competition features 11 teachers and 10 students paired together in an effort to raise money for the dance program and an educational dance trip to New York City. Each couple will perform […]

Lady Skyhawks win nail- biter



Elaine Epting had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and fellow sophomore Kaki Smith added 13 points, including the game- winning free throws with 28 seconds left as the Hammond Lady Skyhawks defeated the visiting Cardinal Newman Lady Cardinals 36- 35 on Tuesday, January 20. The Lady Skyhawks, with six points from Smith, jumped out to a 12- 2 lead in […]

Motto leads Cardinals by Hammond



Jake Motto had 18 points and nine rebounds, and Zach Hrovat chipped in 15 points to lead the Cardinal Newman Cardinals to a 58- 55 victory over the host Hammond Skyhawks on Tuesday, January 20. The Cardinals led 15- 11 after the first quarter and 29- 20 at the end of the first half behind a balanced attack that saw […]

Bearcats’ third quarter burst downs Devils



Using a stifling defense in the third quarter and behind freshman Taylor Vinson’s game- high 20 points, Brookland- Cayce came from behind to beat Dreher January 16, 52- 46. The Lady Bearcats went from disheveled in the first half to down right dominant in the third quarter to earn the Region V- 3A victory. Early on, Tequila McNeal and Shakeina […]