Wildcats blank F-M, 2-0, in hockey semis
WG to meet Rome Free Academy in rematch of 2011 final
Cooly efficient, West Genesee shut out Fayetteville-Manlius, 2-0, Wednesday night in the Section III Division I ice hockey semifinal at Shove Park. The No.1 state-ranked Wildcats got second period goals from Jon Lauer and David Procopio and let its vaunted defense and goaltending do the rest, as goaltender Jacob Pelton needed only 14 saves to post the shutout, WG's 14th of the season.
Westhill girls upend Ludden, advance to B-1 final
Warriors go to 20-0, will meet unbeaten South Jefferson
Five points down and with two starters in foul trouble, the Westhill girls basketball team was starting at some of the biggest adversity of its magical season in Wednesday night's Section III Class B-1 semifinal against Bishop Ludden at Jamesville-DeWitt High School. But the top-seeded Warriors shook it all off and gradually imposed its will on the no. 4 seed Gaelic Knights, prevailing 56-45 to set up a showdown of undefeated teams against South Jefferson in the sectional title game.
Kinney Drugs gets OK for Eastwood
Several buildings will be torn down in Eastwood following the city’s approval for a Kinney Drugs to be built on James Street.
Most electable without winning — Howie for President
In last November’s election perennial Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins established a unique status among seekers of public office. With his name written-in for a myriad of races, he earned a place in political urban mythology as the Person Most Electable Without Winning.
East Syracuse DPW Superintendent recognized for service
Richard Nixon was the nation’s president when Ron Russell III began his journey in the village of East Syracuse’s Department of Public Works.
Marcellus School District polls residents online
The Marcellus School District has taken to the web with an electronic survey, in an effort to gauge the community’s level of satisfaction with the school district and also seek some direction from residents about the state’s new property tax cap threshold.
Police reports for Camillus, Jordan ending 2/15
These are the police reports for Camillus and Jordan ending February 15.
Police reports for East Syracuse ending 2/16
These are the police reports for East Syracuse ending February 16.
Jamesville-DeWitt girls celebrate Scouting anniversary
Seven Girl Scout troops from Jamesville-DeWitt recently celebrated the organization’s 100th birthday with a winter encampment at Vanderkamp in Cleveland, N.Y.
F-M grad produces documentary after witnessing 9/11 tragedy
A Seattle resident who grew up in Fayetteville is making big waves in her new role as movie producer.
Lenten Luncheon Series kicks off Friday
Church Women United of Baldwinsville and the Baldwinsville Ministerial Association will again sponsor the 2012 Lenten Luncheon Series at 12:05 p.m. every Friday during Lent with a meditation in the First United Methodist Church.
EDITORIAL: DA Fitzpatrick showcases law and disorder
Grandstanding is not becoming of any political power, especially not in a position that was created to bring justice and fairness — which is why Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick’s behavior over the past few months is so troubling. This isn’t to say Fitzpatrick hasn’t helped victims of crimes — in recent years he helped to bring justice to Jenni-Lyn Watson’s family, he helped bring Stacey Castor to justice. There’s no doubt Fitzpatrick has been an effective district attorney in thousands of cases.
Girls Hornets fall in AA semifinal to West Genny
WG avenges Jan. 31 defeat with second-half surge
For the third year in a row, the Fayetteville-Manlius girls basketball team saw its season halted one win short of an appearance in the Section III Class AA title game. Itching to appear in this year’s final in the Carrier Dome, the no. 2 seed Hornets led for long portions of Tuesday night’s AA semifinal against no. 3 seed West Genesee at SRC Arena, only to fall victim to a late Wildcat surge that led to a 52-46 defeat.
CBA/J-D drops semifinal hockey thriller to Oswego
Bucs score twice in final 34 seconds to break 3-3 tie
On the brink of forcing overtime and having an opportunity to reach the Section III Division II finals, the CBA/J-D ice hockey team saw that chance slip away in a painful manner. The Brothers, tied with top seed Oswego in Tuesday’s semifinal at Crisafulli Rink, were victimized by two goals late in regulation, falling to the Buccaneers 5-3.
Library Focus: Tax help, movie night and leadership challenge offered this week
Meet your everyday challenges and discover your potential for leadership right here in beautiful downtown B’ville.
B’ville students score high in math competition
On Feb. 11, 10 teams from the Baldwinsville Central School District competed against several hundred students in the county in the annual Onondaga County Math League meet held at Cicero-North Syracuse High School.
B’ville cub scouts learn sportsmanship, competition in Pinewood Derby
Baldwinsville’s Cub Scouts Pack 248 had fun with this old adage during their annual Pinewood Derby held last month in the First Baptist Church’s basement.
Northstars handle Warriors in AA semis
C-NS girls tear through 39-2 first half in easy win
Going into Tuesday night's Section III Class AA semifinal, the consensus was that top seed and defending state champion Cicero-North Syracuse would handle its neighbors from Liverpool with relative ease and proceed to the Carrier Dome for the final against West Genesee. What no one, perhaps even the Northstars, could imagine was how one-sided it would get.
Skaneateles beats Caz, goes to Division II hockey final
Lakers to face Oswego after upending state champs
Skaneateles took Cazenovia’s best early shot, survived, and eventually wore down their fellow Lakers, 5-2, Tuesday night in the Section III Division II ice hockey semifinal at Allyn Arena. The win earned no. 2 seed Skaneateles (13-2-6) a berth in Saturday's 1 p.m. title game at Utica Memorial Auditorium. Top seed Oswego will be the opponent after the Buccaneers defeated CBA/J-D 5-3 in Tuesday’s other semifinal.
Girls Wildcats upend F-M in Class AA semis
WG uses 19-2 push in second half to beat Hornets
Dan Hallinan said that his first season at the helm of the West Genesee girls basketball team would be a success with one playoff win. Well, the Wildcats now own two playoff wins - and as a result, it will go to the Carrier Dome and have a shot at toppling a superpower with the Section III Class AA championship on the line.
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