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SAMANTHA (SAM) MERITHEW, who was most recently the assistant store manager at the Tops located at 119 West Seneca St. in Manlius, has been promoted to the position of store manager at Tops’ DeWitt location. Merithew started her career in 2008 as a cashier for P&C Food Markets. She has held several positions over the […]
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SAMANTHA (SAM) MERITHEW, who was most recently the assistant store manager at the Tops located at 119 West Seneca St. in Manlius, has been promoted to the position of store manager at Tops’ DeWitt location. Merithew started her career in 2008 as a cashier for P&C Food Markets. She has held several positions over the years in several stores including customer-service manager and assistant store manager. Merithew was most recently assigned to temporarily assist with overseeing the Tops store in Sherrill.

MIKE MCGRAW was recently promoted to senior advisor at Strategic Financial Services, Inc., an independent, Central New York–based wealth-management firm, In this role, McGraw will be responsible for managing new and current client relationships, as well as providing leadership to the Strategic advisory team. He recently celebrated his 10-year anniversary with Strategic Financial Services.
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MIKE MCGRAW was recently promoted to senior advisor at Strategic Financial Services, Inc., an independent, Central New York–based wealth-management firm, In this role, McGraw will be responsible for managing new and current client relationships, as well as providing leadership to the Strategic advisory team. He recently celebrated his 10-year anniversary with Strategic Financial Services.

NYSDOT considers alternate locations for proposed I-81 roundabout near Dr. King Elementary
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The proposed roundabout near Dr. King Elementary School has emerged as a contentious issue during the public-comment period for the $2 billion

People news: Syracuse Opera appoints general and artistic director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Opera announced it has appointed Christian Capocaccia as general and artistic director to oversee the day-to-day operations of the opera

People news: Galaxy Media Partners hires Veley for new position
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrie Veley has joined Galaxy Media Partners as director of development – multi-platform strategies, the company announced. In this comprehensive new

U.S. Senate confirms Freedman as first female U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York
Besides earning a degree at Syracuse University, Freedman is also a graduate of New York Law School. She previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney

Oswego Health to raise starting hourly pay rate beginning Monday
This change in starting rate directly impacts many positions in the organization including environmental service techs, housekeeping, nursing assistants, unit helpers, and certified nurse aides.

USDA awards Tioga County LDC, Town of Massena funding for projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development program has awarded federal funding to the Tioga County Local Development Corp. (LDC) and the Town of

People news: Chemung County Chamber appoints new president and CEO
ELMIRA, N.Y. — The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce recently named Jennifer Herrick-McGonigal its new president and CEO. She started her new position on Sept.

Tessy Plastics employee dies after driving into pond at Elbridge plant
ELBRIDGE, N.Y. — A Tessy Plastics employee died Tuesday morning after having a medical emergency as he arrived at work and driving into a pond
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