Toronto Scene
Safety becomes top priority
January 2, 2009
TORONTO — The city school district has made safety a top priority through the formation of a district safety committee. From additional staff and teacher training to new procedures for fi » Full Story
City ‘optimistic’ as new year under way
January 2, 2009
TORONTO — Even during these “tough economic times, Toronto still stands tall,” according to Mayor John Geddis.
Geddis announced to members during the Dec. 22 City Council meeting that it » Full Story
Geddis announced to members during the Dec. 22 City Council meeting that it » Full Story
Opinion: Purchase of former Lincoln School is a win-win
January 2, 2009
The recent purchase of the former Lincoln Elementary School building by Severine Petras from the city school district for use as a senior living center is a win-win situation for the school district, » Full Story
Opinion: Congrats to hometown family
January 2, 2009
I’m excited for my friends Debbie and Robert “Clyde” Petras and their daughter Severine, and for Severine’s venture in opening up an assisted living center in her hometown.
I don’t really » Full Story
I don’t really » Full Story
Church announces activities
January 2, 2009
Upcoming activities at the North River Avenue Christian Church include:
¯ Sunday — The community Singspiration will be held at 7 p.m. at the Toronto High School auditorium. This year’s eve » Full Story
¯ Sunday — The community Singspiration will be held at 7 p.m. at the Toronto High School auditorium. This year’s eve » Full Story
Some help with geography
December 26, 2008
TORONTO — Pupils at Karaffa Middle School are becoming a little more savvy about world geography, thanks to a $600 grant from the Martha J. Earp Educational Trust.
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Approximately 70 pupils will advance to district bee
December 26, 2008
TORONTO — Approximately 70 fifth- through eighth-grade pupils in the Gem City participated in this year’s school spelling bees held Dec. 15.
Throughout the coming weeks, those 24 children » Full Story
Throughout the coming weeks, those 24 children » Full Story
Opinion: Study of world geography is important
December 26, 2008
It’s been noted through several recent studies that Americans are abysmal when it comes to understanding world geography.
Perhaps it’s our perceived remoteness from much of the world “ove » Full Story
Perhaps it’s our perceived remoteness from much of the world “ove » Full Story
Briefs
December 26, 2008
Order of Eastern Star holds meeting
Eddy Gayle Maffett, worthy matron, welcomed 31 members to the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 215 meeting held Dec. 15.
Secretary Marlene Wol » Full Story
Eddy Gayle Maffett, worthy matron, welcomed 31 members to the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 215 meeting held Dec. 15.
Secretary Marlene Wol » Full Story
St. Francis pupils tell Christmas story
December 19, 2008
By MARK J. MILLER
Staff writer
TORONTO — Pupils at St. Francis Elementary School showed their acting and singing chops during a performance of “Three Wee Kings” De » Full Story
Staff writer
TORONTO — Pupils at St. Francis Elementary School showed their acting and singing chops during a performance of “Three Wee Kings” De » Full Story