Herald Journal Founder Quote From First Issue
Arthur Jenkins founder of the Syracuse Herald Journal states in the paper's first issue released January 15 1877 that the Gazette will ignore party politics and pursue an independent course to discuss public questions and support measures best for the people.
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Dirt gift scandal prompts Camillus DPW scrutiny
A Camillus village board hearing revealed that topsoil valued at about 2400 was given by Gary Gates of the DPW to a few residents. Some residents received roughly 30 truckloads before others learned of the giveaway. Gates also used village equipment to clear driveways, and taxpayers faced higher taxes as concerns grew.
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Gary Gates
1S Department of Public Works
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Gates
Nancy
Larry Williams
Doctor's Funeral Turmoil Provokes Pro-Life Protesters
Pro abortion activists disrupted the funeral of Dr. John Bayard Britton at St Peter's Episcopal Church, arguing justified homicide and inciting hostility. Protesters carried signs including a tribute to an accused double-murderer, while the crowd blamed pro-life movement members for the violence.
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John Bayard Britton
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Britton
Bro. Hill
Paul Hill
Oon Movement
Pacesetter Award honors Syracuse teachers and school
Seventy educators from Central Technical and Sydney Johnson Vocational Centers win a Pacesetter Award from Cooper Industries for expanding course offerings and staff development. The $10,000 third place prize funds student programs plus $10,000 for a school grant after competing with nationwide schools.
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Central Technical
Sydney Johnson
Syracuse
Cooper Industries
Courts and substance abuse in the justice system
Mikki Russo argues for the Supreme Judicial Court's Substance Abuse Project to link courts with community treatment resources. She contends that informed judges and probation officers can steer offenders toward treatment, reducing recidivism and saving tax dollars while preserving public safety.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Mikki Russo Canastota
Community member questions bicycle experience in Geddes crash
Gerald R Koziol argues his sister Donna Schneble was an experienced rider due to years riding with family and neighbors. He cites deteriorating Kim Berry Road near Blueberry with potholes and a one side stop sign causing confusion, calling for Geddes officials to survey the intersection and road conditions.
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Donna Schneble
Centro
Geddes
Kimberly Road
Blueberry
Gerald R. Koziol
Syracuse
Three Tough Ideas to Reform Welfare and Prisons
A reader proposes three controversial ideas: require self defense and aggression control training in schools, tighten welfare via food and clothes subsidies while directing rent to landlords, and transform prisons with work programs and stricter conditions. The note suggests savings for taxpayers and urges lawmakers to act.
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Agriculture Department
Citadel Woman Wrong to Resist Head Shaving
An editorial argues Shannon Faulkner was right to expect cadet admission but says she erred by demanding special treatment. It claims the law supported her claim yet censures her protest against head shaving, asserting women cannot seek equality by claiming gender as a handicap.
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Citadel
Shannon Faulkner
Corps of Cadets
Faulkner
Lady defends Galeville neighbors over Mr Dills wildflowers
Leah R Faulstick of North Syracuse writes in defense of Galeville residents amid a dispute with Charles Dills about wildflowers in a suburban yard. She urges Dills to move to the country, praising local neighbors and recalling decades of community ties.
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Galeville
Leah R. Faulstick
North
Syracuse
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