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Mike McCrobie, with the Oswego lighthouse in the background, holds his second book — ‘We’re from Oswego ... and we couldn’t be any prouder!’ — which was published in November.

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Retired Oswego Teacher Pens New Book

‘We’re from Oswego … and we couldn’t be any prouder!’ is the second book by Mike McCrobie By Randy Pellis

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5 Things You Need to Consider Before You Retire

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You likely have many plans for after retirement — travel, hobbies and some much-needed R&R —

Diana Wolpert (left) and Debbie Trepanier volunteer at Syracuse Hancock International Airport as fly guide ambassadors.

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Meet the Fly Guide Ambassadors

Volunteers help travelers at Syracuse Hancock International Airport By Laura McLoughlin Debbie Trepanier has traveled the globe. Diana Wolpert won’t

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Does Your Backyard Seem a Little Blah?

It could be due for an upgrade. Learn about 15 new trends By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Augmenting and renovating your landscaping

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A Life Passion for Flowers

Carmen Cosentino, an Auburn florist, journalist nurtures an award-winning career, cultivates excellence By Mary Beth Roach Carmen Cosentino has literally

Nancy Pfeiffer, owner of Tipplers Teacup in Manlius, refinishes an old side table with Country Chic chalk paint. Courtesy of Jennifer Reed Photography.

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May 25, 2019 admin

Regenerating Excitement

Artist Nancy Pfeiffer of Manlius turns the past into now By Laura McLoughlin Nancy Pfeiffer loves to use her hands,

The oldest covered bridge in New York that continues to carry motor vehicle traffic. It’s located in Newfield, south of Ithaca.

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May 25, 2019 admin

10 Things to Do in ‘Gorges’ County

Home to Cornell University, Tompkins County offers a wide array of entertainment options By Sandra Scott Located at the tip

Ann Hoadley was honored in May as the Onondaga County Senior of the Year, having been nominated by Hospice of Central New York in recognition of her years of service there. Staff estimate that Hoadley, a former nurse, has volunteered more than 2,000 hours in the nine years she been with the hospice. She has also volunteered with other area organizations, including the Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville for several decades, beginning when her children were young and continuing on long after they’d grown. The Senior of the Year event is sponsored by Onondaga Elders, Inc. and the Onondaga County Office for Aging.

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May 25, 2019 admin

Ann Hoadley, 86

Liverpool volunteer recognized as Onondaga Senior of the Year By Mary Beth Roach You were selected as the Onondaga County

Scallops scampi style over angel hair pasta special.

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March 21, 2019 admin

School & Vine Kitchen

Plenty of pasta and seafood options at Jamesville restaurant By Christopher Malone In Jamesville, there is a surprisingly quaint street

Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon, entered lunar orbit on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1968. That evening, the astronauts Commander Frank Borman, Command Module Pilot Jim Lovell and Lunar Module Pilot William Anders, held a live broadcast from lunar orbit, in which they showed pictures of the Earth and moon as seen from their spacecraft.

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March 21, 2019 admin

Remembering Apollo 8

Central New Yorkers remember broadcast when man first left earth 50 years ago By Ken Sturtz Like so many children