Opinion

Memphis resident: 'I will vote no' to J-E budget

I will vote "no" on the Jordan-Elbridge 2012-13 budget proposal and bus Propositions -- "yes" on the library budgets.

What you're saying: Moms share memories in DeWitt

In the spirit of Mother’s Day, we asked moms walking the Erie Canal trail in DeWitt to share a memorable moment from their motherhood.

LETTERS: Mary Jo Paul supports Riefler in Marcellus BOE race

Former village trustee speaks in favor of BOE candidate Ryan Riefler.

EDITORIAL: Let bikers bike

On a warm, sunny day, we’re told being on a motorcycle is practically perfect. It’s the ultimate freedom. If only bikers were able to ride in peace.

A young man, not even to 20, strode up to the plate at Dodger Stadium for his first major league at-bat – and heard the boos cascade down, as if he was from San Francisco. Alas, Bryce Harper is with the Washington Nationals. But the team affiliation did not matter. The talent he possesses, and the impact he could have on baseball, was the reason why his debut was so eagerly covered and analyzed.

A lesson worth learning

School Is In

There is no question that in public education, parents and their children are entitled to certain things. What they are not entitled to, however, is the ability to tell the English teacher how to teach, the orchestra director who the first chair should be or the baseball coach who the first baseman should be.

A SKEWED VIEW: Levon Helm remembered by Dead drummer Mickey Hart

The Band's drummer passed away last week, but will live on forever through the music he produced. Columnist Neil Benjamin Jr. spoke with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart, who knew Helm very well.

Who’s in charge here?

High school coaches facing more intense scrutiny

One night, Mike Messere, a lacrosse coaching legend at West Genesee breaks the all-time record for national wins in front of hundreds of fans and dozens of alumni touched and affected by his principled leadership. The very next day, and just a few miles up the road, Pete Birmingham, the coach who led Marcellus to a Section III Class B championship, is forced out of his position, possibly because he had the nerve to use the same principled leadership.

EDITORIAL: A legend’s clause

Even as he neared the nation’s all-time wins record of 747, West Genesee lacrosse coach Mike Messere remained grounded.

A pair of pioneers

Dick Clark, Don Cornelius brought music, dancing to millions

Those that believe in cosmic forces have to think this was all planned out in advance. On the first day of February, Don Cornelius was found dead in his home, believed to be suicide. Exactly 11 weeks later, Dick Clark also passed away, the cause a heart attack.

A SKEWED VIEW: Comedian's show hits the wrong nerve

It was Saturday morning, April 14, when I decided I was going to head to The Landmark in Syracuse to catch Daniel Tosh, a comedian who has grown famous because of his web-fueled show Tosh.O.

EDITORIAL: Volunteer firefighters 'still stand for some good in the world'

There aren’t words we can put together that would sum up fire service any better than what former Camillus Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief and current Assistant Chief Scott Binns told us last week. “It’s a noble calling and that’s what I think it should be,” he said. “Something that still stands for some good in the world.”

Bubba, the self-made golfer

New Masters champ proof that self-made golfers can win big

Sunday evening, the sun slowly setting behind tall Georgia pines, the tension unbearable…okay, enough poetry. Two men were still trying to win the Masters in a sudden-death playoff. One, Louis Oosthuizen, had just left his second shot on the 10th hole short of the green. A tough spot, yes, but still better than his opponent, whose tee shot was jailed deep right in the trees, his ball sitting on pine needles.

Back to the ballgame

Tumultuous offseason over, MLB steps into 2012 campaign

Big names like Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder switching teams. A PED suspension offered, and then overturned, on reigning National League MVP Ryan Braun. A (quietly attained) collective bargaining agreement and labor peace. The Marlins now have the Miami moniker and a real ballpark to play in.

LETTERS: Sally Tallman thanks Marcellus voters for support

To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank those residents of the village of Marcellus who voted for me in the recent election for village trustee.

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