Oswego County TodayJuly 2009FREE Independent News for Oswego County

More Mosquitoes Test Positive For EEE – County Plans Aerial Spraying

July 31, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department has been notified that four more pools of mosquitoes, collected from the Toad Harbor/Big Bay Swamp area on the north shore of Oneida Lake, have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis. Public Health Director Dr. Dennis Norfleet said the virus has spread from a species of mosquito that feeds on birds to a species that bites humans, As a result, Oswego County is preparing to conduct aerial spraying of the Toad Harbor and Big Bay swamps by the middle of or late next week. […]

Study Blitz II Makes Huge Impact In Oswego Schools

July 31, 2009 Contributor

Oswego students and parents were encouraged to use education internet services on the Oswego City School District web page during Study Zone Blitz II. […]

Oswego Sub Shop and Tim Hortons Named “Official Food Sponsors” of Erik Cole Dream Big Foundation Golf & Hockey Classic

July 31, 2009 Step One Creative

The Oswego Sub Shop and Tim Hortons will serve as the Ã¢â‚¬Å“Official Food SponsorsÃ¢â‚¬Â of this yearÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Erik Cole Dream Big Foundation Golf & Hockey Classic, to be held August 1-3 in Oswego, according to Event Organizer Kevin Caraccioli. […]

Cruises Cut From Saturday’s Canal Celebration

July 31, 2009 Contributor

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be having the canal and harbor cruises originally scheduled for our Canal Celebration. […]

Investigator: I Couldn’t Breathe Well In Maxwells’ Bedroom

July 31, 2009 Contributor

Inv. Joseph Harriger took photos in the Maxwells’ master bedroom, showing numerous cats inside the closed room and piles of feces in several spots.Ã‚Â But he didn’t stay long.Ã‚Â “When I went in, I was taken back by the strong odor of ammonia,” he said.Ã‚Â “When I went to take a breath, I felt like I couldn’t.”Ã‚Â He stayed only 5 minutes. […]

McHugh Sails Through Confirmation Hearing; A Key Conservative Jumps Into The Race To Replace Him

July 31, 2009 Contributor

Rep. John McHugh easily passed his first test on the road to becoming Secretary of the Army.

Even a Senator who criticized McHugh said he strongly supported the North Country Congressman for the job. […]

Girl Scout Organizes Motorcycle Run For Food Bank Of CNY

July 30, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Allison Carmody, of Oswego Girl Scout Troop 41, is working on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. For her project, Allison has organized a motorcycle run – “Speed to Feed” – which will take place this Saturday (August 1), according to her mother, Stephanie Carmody. […]

Changes Announced At OHS

July 30, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Superintendent introduces interim principal for the summer and fall. A new principal is expected to be in place by mid-October. The house system has been revamped, and students will be greeted by some new policies such as one prohibiting the use of electronic devices. […]

Fulton Rotarians Award Annual Scholarships

July 30, 2009 Contributor

The Fulton Rotary Club recently awarded the annual Sandy and Sylvia Squires Scholarships to four alumni of G. Ray Bodley High School. […]

Local Residents Receive Oswego Scholarships and Merit Awards

July 30, 2009 Contributor

The awards recognize students’ past academic achievements and potential for success. Outstanding first-year students entering Oswego are offered $17,600 Presidential Scholarships ($4,400 a year for up to four years), $5,000 Deans’ Awards ($1,250 a year for up to four years) or $2,000 Merit Awards ($500 a year for up to four years). […]