Oswego County TodayJuly 2009FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Volney Elementary School Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony

July 7, 2009 Contributor

Held on the studentsÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ final day of elementary school, the ceremony was more about beginnings and futures as Principal Hendrickson encouraged the students to embrace learning as a lifelong activity and strive for greatness. Quoting the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button he said, Ã¢â‚¬Å“ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to beÃ¢â‚¬Â¦ I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.Ã¢â‚¬Â

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County Personnel Director Retires

July 7, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature’s Finance and Personnel Committee congratulates County Personnel Director Maureen Sullivan, on her retirement. Sullivan started working for county government in 1976, and served in many positions in the Department of Personnel. She was appointed Director of Personnel in 2003. From left are legislators John Proud, District 7; Daniel Chalifoux, District 19, Paul Santore, District 16, committee chairman Arthur Ospelt, District 12, Sullivan; committee vice chairman Shawn Doyle, District 3; Michael Kunzwiler, District 18, and Douglas Malone, District 20.

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Health Department Will Hold Rabies Clinic July 15 in Volney

July 7, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department will host a rabies clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Bristol Hill Solid Waste Facility, State Route 3, Volney.

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World of Outlaws Late Model Series Adds Date At Brewerton Speedway Wed., Sept

July 7, 2009 Contributor

A 50-lap A-Main paying $10,000 to win will top the late-summer evening program, which gives central New York DIRTcar big-block Modified fans one more chance to see the full-fender stars of the national tour in 2009.

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Melissa Jean “Missy” Ross, 38

July 7, 2009 Contributor

Melissa Jean “Missy” Ross, 38, of State Rt. 49, Fulton, passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2009

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Oswego County Issues Warning About Invasive Beetle Species

July 7, 2009 Contributor

With the summer camping season upon us, public officials and environmental organizations are asking for the publicÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s help in controlling and monitoring the emerald ash borer (EAB), which was recently discovered in western New York.

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More Charges Against Woman In High Speed Chase

July 7, 2009 Contributor

The passenger in last week’s high speed chase from Fulton to Red Creek has now been charged with stealing from Oswego’s Wal-Mart before hitting the Wal-Mart in Granby.

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Concert To Benefit CNY Family Battling Tuberous Sclerosis

July 7, 2009 Contributor

A benefit concert will be held on Friday, July 17, at 7 pm to raise funds for a Central New York family whose infant is battling a rare disorder called Tuberous Sclerosis. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed to help defray medical costs for Jude Langstaff, who was diagnosed at 6 weeks of age.

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ChildrenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Summertime Program At The Fulton War Memorial

July 7, 2009 Contributor

The City of Fulton, Fulton Family YMCA, Fulton CYO and Oswego County traveling Arts in the Parks have collaborated efforts in providing a childrenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s summertime program on July 14th , at 1PM in the Fulton War Memorial located at 609 West Broadway, Fulton.

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Scene Around Town: Field Of Flags

July 7, 2009 Contributor

Steven J. Tryon of Central Square posted some pictures and a video (made with his iPhone) of a visit to a field in Adams, Jefferson County that was full of American flags for the 4th of July.Ã‚Â Steven posts lots of his stuff on his website, which is worth a regular visit.

Got a great local photo or video? Send it to us and let us show everyone.

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