Phoenix

Banzai program comes to Phoenix schools

by Nicole Reitz As part of National Financial Literacy Month, Empower Federal Credit Union has partnered with the award-winning financial literacy program Banzai. Due to donations by Empower FCU, Banzai, an online-based program, will be offered free to students and teachers in the Phoenix Central School District. Empower is sponsoring 96 schools, including Phoenix, reaching(…)

Phoenix school budget draft eliminates programs

by Nicole Reitz The Phoenix Central School District presented the first draft of next school year’s budget last Monday. The proposed budget eliminates programs and increases the tax levy in an attempt to close a projected $1.6 million budget gap. Under a plan presented by Karl Seckner, the district’s business administrator, property owners in Phoenix(…)

Barbershop group to perform at library

The Phoenix Public Library will present Roger Wells and members of the Barbershop Harmony Society Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Wells will give a short presentation on the art of singing in barbershop harmony followed by a 15-minute performance by the quartet. Wells will be available for questions after the presentation. Light refreshments will(…)

Phoenix students collect items for Hurricane Sandy victims

Students at Michael A. Maroun Elementary School in Phoenix helped to fill a van with items collected for victims of Hurricane Sandy. The items were added to the donations made throughout the past month by Central and Northern New Yorkers taking part in State Senator Patty Ritchie’s drive to help those affected by the storm.(…)

Technology upgrades highlight SUNY Oswego Phoenix Center renovations

The SUNY Oswego Phoenix Center, offering credit courses and professional development opportunities for people throughout the region, has upgraded its audiovisual and technology capabilities as part of a floor-to-ceiling interior renovation. Two smart podiums with state-of-the-art computer, projection and other equipment partner with a new large-screen TV to offer a multimedia learning experience for those(…)

Hannibal, Phoenix cross country take part in championship meet

by Rob Tetro Both the Hannibal and Phoenix boys varsity cross country teams took part in the OHSL League Championship Meet Oct. 24. In a meet that featured 141 runners from 10 different schools, Phoenix came away with a 10th place finish while Hannibal finished in second place. Phoenix was led by Justin Rhodes, who(…)