Cathcart pleads not guilty in Hannibal manslaughter case
Cathcart pleads not guilty to manslaughter in Hannibal after a party confrontation with Leonard. State Police Investigator Tim Browngardt recounted Cathcart backing a knife toward Leonard, who then attacked with a “Super man punch” as witnesses noted the weapon earlier. Alcohol likely influenced the incident. Cathcart admitted drinking six to seven beers. Motion arguments are set for February 22 at 8:45 a.m. in Oswego County Court.
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Children’s Museum wins state grant for Full Steam Ahead project
Oswego County based CMOO secured a state grant for its 8000 square foot downtown Oswego site on Bridge Street. Volunteers are preparing the space for a winter break preview with renovations continuing into spring. Funded by the Richard Shine man Foundation and Exelon, the museum aims to host STEM exhibits and hands on programs to engage families and celebrate local industry and history.
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New York delays test score use in teacher evaluations
New York pauses using test scores to grade teachers amid protests as about 20 percent of students sat out statewide tests this year. Proficiency rates hover around 31 percent in English and 38 percent in math while the state weighs how much tests will factor into annual evaluations. Teachers want high quality tests and timely feedback, with a delay seen as helpful if it improves growth-oriented evaluations.
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Educators 4 Excellence
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Smaller counties drive U S jail population growth study
New analysis of 45 years of jail data shows U S jails hold about 700000 inmates daily, with smaller and mid sized counties fueling growth. Vera Institute finds 44 percent in small counties and 4x to 7x growth by county size, while large counties grew about 3x.
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Oswego Town eyes preserving local history museum site
Oswego Town plans to convert a church building into a town museum to preserve local history. The Journey of Faith UMC board and Supervisor Victoria Mullen say ownership by the town will protect the structure, with a $40,000 purchase funded by grants or a $10,000 yearly charge from the town fund balance for four years. Historical Society President George DeMass backs the project, noting permanent exhibits on Mary Walker and James Lee plus rotating displays on schools Civil War farming and more, aiming to open by mid summer 2016 and seeking volunteers.
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Journey of Faith
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Mary Walker
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James Lee
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Avon Makeup Company
Last 9/11 artifacts at Kennedy Airport to be given away
In a hangar at JFK, dusted items including shirts with price tags and a PATH train car 143 are among the Port Authority’s 200 remaining artifacts from 9/11 being donated after storage of about 2,000 items. The PATH car heads to the Trolley Museum of New York for a future Sept 11 wing, with emotional ties recounted by museum director Erik Garces.
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