HIT: To the area's upcoming high school commencements. Parents may find it hard to believe time has flown by so fast since their children left for that first day of kindergarten.

Now they are putting on their caps and gowns and picking up their hard-earned high school diplomas. Some will continue their education in college, some will join the workforce and some will enter the military.

No matter their future plans, we offer congratulations and good luck to the Class of 2007.

MISS: To the passing of Thommie Walsh. The Auburn native made a name for himself on the bright lights of Broadway, as a dancer and later a choreographer.

Walsh represented his hometown with class and became nationally known for his achievements, such as being a member of the original cast of “A Chorus Line.”

His passing leaves a huge void in the theatrical community.

HIT: To the sale of a rare 1891 $50 William H. Seward treasury note at auction for $475,000.

Only 22 Seward notes are known to exist and the one auctioned off is in “exceptional shape,” according to the Kansas-based company that auctioned it off.

MISS: To the recent discovery of a fish disease in Skaneateles Lake. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia was found in bass that washed up on the shores of the Finger Lake, according to the state DEC.

The disease, which does not pose a threat to the public, causes the fish's tissues to hemorrhage. There is no cure.

Anything that hurts our natural resources has to be treated seriously.

HIT: To the visit of John Walsh, who surprised East Middle School students this week. Walsh was one of seven Auburnians selected by students as “The Seven Wondrous People of Auburn.”

The “America's Most Wanted” television host spoke to the students about his pride in his hometown and staying safe.