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Siblings graduate from Morrisville State College together

Growing up on a family dairy farm, Leila (20) and Avery (22) Richmond made their share of memories. On Saturday, they added one more—they graduated from Morrisville State College together. Leila received an associate degree in animal science – dairy, and Avery, a bachelor's degree in ...

Dunkirk student represents at public speaking contest

Mrs. Donna Pucciarelli, instructor of the DHS/JCC College Connections Public Speaking class, announced that Issiah Velez represented Dunkirk High School at the 6th Annual JCC Public Speaking Contest. The contest was held at Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus on April 25. A ...

RIT to offer $28,000 to Silver Creek junior

SILVER CREEK – Garrett Castle, a junior at Silver Creek High School, is the recipient of the 2018 Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Medal Award. This accolade honors Garrett’s accomplishments as a student. Should he enroll at RIT, Garrett will be awarded a $28,000 scholarship. ...

Irving man inducted into Humanism Honor Society

Christian R. Matthews, a third-year medical student at Boston University School of Medicine, was inducted into the Robert R. Russell, MD ’46, Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Matthews, of Irving, attended SUNY Buffalo for his undergraduate degrees and currently plans to pursue a career as a sports medicine physician. The mission of the Society is to recognize individuals who are exemplars of humanistic patient care and who can serve as role models, mentors, and leaders in medicine. The Society currently has over 24,000 members in training and practice. The power of ...

Fredonia native receives MD

SCRANTON — Dimitra Landis of Fredonia received a doctor of medicine (MD) degree at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s (GCSOM) commencement ceremony May 6. Steven J. Scheinman, M.D., Geisinger Commonwealth’s president and dean, welcomed guests and graduates. In his remarks, Dr. Scheinman warned the graduates that in the coming decades both the technology and the delivery of healthcare will change radically, challenging the way things are done currently and dramatically strengthening our armamentarium. He added, however, that, “with these changes, what will remain ...

Falconer junior chosen as rep to attend 2018 Empire Girls State

The Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 is proud to announce it will be sending Gracelyn Camarata as its representative for the 2018 Empire Girls State. Gracelyn is a junior at Falconer High School, and is president of her class. She has been on the honor roll since her freshman year, and is ...