The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning until 1 p.m. for Western New York. Heavy snow is expected, with total accumulations of 7 -14 in the metro Buffalo area, Northtowns and Orleans and Genesee counties, 6 -10 across the Southern Tier. Sleet may mix in at times and winds will be gusting as high as 35 mph, producing drifts and poor visibility. The NWS said to expect dangerous travel.
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Kassmasse is one of the most promising up and coming artists residing in Addis Ababa. He fuses the Ethiopian Ambassel and Tizita sounds with international rhythms to create a one of the kind new genre that he likes to call ANSAR. He talked to Capital about his new music. Excerpts;
Capital: The release of your first EP has gained much traction, kindly, tell us about yourself?
Kassmasse: My stage name is Kassmasse whereas my official name is Fikru Sema and I would describe myself as a passionate artist. From an education standpoint, I am an alumni of St. Joseph School and Addis Ababa University School of Commerce where I undertook a degree in marketing. It has now been a little over three years since I finished schooling and I have currently embarked on my musical career.
Monroe County school announcements for Feb. 16
As of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday
The following school announcements for Tuesday Feb. 16 are because of a Winter Storm Warning that is in effect for Monroe County. Many of them called off Monday evening.
Remote learning
Dundee Community Schools has declared an inclement day for Feb. 16. All face-to-face learning will be shifted to remote learning. All athletic activities and practices also are canceled for Tuesday.
Ida Public Schools Buildings will follow remote learning plan on Feb. 16. The buildings will be closed, and no buses will run. Students are asked to check in with their teachers. There will be no food pick up on Tuesday. Food pick up will resume when school buildings are open.
When Bristol Public Schools told families in August that most students would begin the school year in a remote model, Eric Frenette, principal of Bristol’s St. Joseph School, said 19 families contacted the Catholic school in less than two days. They all enrolled and have already signed up for next school year too.
Mansfield canine’s calendar helps sponsor assistance dogs
MANSFIELD – You’ve heard of calendar girls. Mansfield has its own calendar dog.
Bentley is an assistance dog who accompanies School Resource Officer Det. Kenneth Wright on his duties.
Bentley has attended the high school graduation car parade, past proms, sports events and recently had a special breakfast with elementary students.
Last year, Bentley starred in his own calendar for a good cause – raising money to train other puppies to become assistance dogs.
Mansfield High School photography teacher Mary Shea had asked Wright if Bentley would be a model for her students. She then suggested creating a calendar of the students’ work.