West Genny grad given AMA Foundation’s Leadership Award
National award recognizes community service, public health efforts
Sam A. Schueler, a third-year medical student at Upstate Medical University, has been named a recipient of the American Medical Association Foundation's 2012 Leadership Award.
Smoked out: Synthetic marijuana likened to cocaine, meth
State health officials have banned the substance for sale in NY
Three lives in upstate New York were lost in the last year, due in part to synthetic marijuana, a drug that some say could be likened to crystal meth or cocaine.
Health department bans sale of synthetic marijuana in NY
The health department has issued a ban on the sale and distribution of synthetic marijuana.
Baltimore Woods, MAVES combine to offer CPR training
Baltimore Woods Nature Center and Marcellus Ambulance Volunteer Emergency Service are collaborating to train the community in life-saving CPR, first aid and babysitter courses, thanks to a grant from Key Bank.
Tipp Hill’s Shamrock Run registers record 3,200 participants
The seventh annual Geddes Federal Tipperary Hill Shamrock Run has registered a record number of participants, with 3,200 runners currently signed up.
Charmed: Shamrock Animal Fund celebrates third year of helping CNY pet owners
One organization’s devotion to helping animals has proven to be a little piece of luck for Central New York.
Take free Tai Chi classes in Elbridge this month
Elbridge Wellness Etc., located at 243 E. Main St., Elbridge, will offer free Tai Chi classes at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays this month.
Camillus chiropractor to share anti-aging strategies in library talk
Doctor of Chiropractic Bernard Straile will share techniques for healthy aging, based on research and experience from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Maxwell Memorial Library in Camillus.
MAVES responders kick back, save lives at new facility
The front of the building is more than appealing, but you don’t really see the charm until you’re inside.
Women’s Heart Disease Awareness Forum slated for Friday, Oct. 14 at Camillus Municipal Building
The Town of Camillus and Family Care Medical Group are partnering together to sponsor a Women's Heart Disease Awareness Forum 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 at the Camillus Municipal Building, 4600 West Genesee St., Camillus.
Baltimore Woods hosts barefoot nature hike
On Saturday, Sept. 24, Bob “Barefoot Bob” Piekiel hosted the third annual Barefoot Hike at Baltimore Woods Nature Center in Marcellus. The program was a way for Piekiel to share his views on barefoot living with the Marcellus and surrounding communities.
Help Stand Against Suicide win $10,000 from Pepsi
A local nonprofit needs your help to win a $10,000 grant from Pepsi.
Runner's high
Empire State Marathon set to take off in October; Cicero native puts Syracuse on the running map
Baffled. That’s what Brian Collins felt when he would travel back home to Syracuse in regards to a marathon and half marathon destination point for running die-hards in Central New York.
B'ville Y seeks alternate sites
Volunteers remain energized about bringing facility to area
Despite a heartbreaking decision earlier this summer, the YMCA has decided to push forward with building a Northwest Y.
Taking a stand against suicide
Elbridge mom raises money, awareness for Liverpool walk in memory of her father
Tara Olmstead Kinsella has happy memories of her father from her childhood. “My dad was truly a great guy,” she said. “He had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone.” Though her parents were divorced and she lived with her mother, Kinsella described Wayne Olmstead as “a wonderful father.” “He would take me for a week every summer and plan something for the two of us every day,” she said. “I remember him taking me to the Alpine Slide at Song Mountain as a kid, go-cart racing, putt-putt golfing, lunch cruises on Skaneateles Lake, he would plan something for every day. I’m an only child and he was always proud of me.” That didn’t change when Kinsella had children of her own.
