Oswego County TodaySeptember 2008FREE Independent News for Oswego County

EEE Virus Found in Mammal-Biting Mosquitoes in Oswego County

September 10, 2008 Contributor

For the first time, county researchers have found the potentially-deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus in a type of mosquito that will bite humans.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â The good news is that cooler weather is killing off the mosquitoes.

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Marijuana Probe Continues In Port City

September 10, 2008 Steve Yablonski

Police are conducting an investigation after the discovery of a marijuana grow field on the eastern end of the city. No criminal charges have yet been filed pending the outcome of the investigation.

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First Blood Drive Scheduled For New Location In Oswego

September 10, 2008 Contributor

On Friday, September 26 from 11:30am. to 4:30pm. a blood drive will be held at the Oswego Branch office of the American Red Cross located at 333 West First Street in Oswego.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â This is the first drive to be held in our new branch office location.

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Cooperative Extension Announces Annual Quilting in the Woods Retreat

September 10, 2008 Contributor

Whether you are an experienced quilter that has been making quilts for years or are just discovering the rewards of quilting ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ this retreat is for you. ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œQuilting in the WoodsÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â is packed full of great projects, quilting instruction, good food and lots of fun. You will make new friends as you spend the weekend quilting with people who share the same interests and love for quilting that you do.

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Auer Doubles, But Bucs Fall In Pool To New Hartford

September 10, 2008 Contributor

Coach Josh Lerch wasn’t unhappy with the performance of the girls’ varsity swim team as New Hartford scored a 101-74 victory over the Bucs on Tuesday.

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Nevaeh Michael Wettering, infant

September 10, 2008 Contributor

Nevaeh Michael Wettering, infant son of Kaytrin Hennigan and Dustin Wettering of Fulton, passed away September 7, 2008.

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Aubertine Visits SUNY Oswego

September 10, 2008 Contributor

Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine was on campus at SUNY Oswego to address students in Bruce Frassinelli’s Communications Ethics class on Sept. 4.

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Robert E. Purtell, 69

September 10, 2008 Contributor

Robert E. Purtell, 69, formerly of Oswego, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 in Tarpon Springs, Fla.

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Tuesday’s High School Scoreboard

September 10, 2008 Contributor

Fulton’s girls soccer team takes a strong win, while Oswego’s swimmers face one of the strongest teams in the league.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Those details and more are in our daily roundup of scores.

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New School Year Brings Surprises In Fulton

September 10, 2008 Nicole Reome

Fulton school district is experiencing an unexpected boost in enrollment this year. Since the first day of school, administrators are working to find a manageable balance in class loads as they keep an eye on students who are enrolling late.

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