Community
Attorney General’s Smart Seniors Program Comes To Oswego
The event will inform participants how to best avoid consumer scams that frequently target seniors, such as sweepstakes, mail orders, and identity theft.
Month: October 2009
Community
Harborfest To Bring Back Popular East Park Venue
“We had a great deal of reaction from the community and festival goers about the absence of East Park this past year,†said Tom Van Schaack, Executive Director of Harborfest. “East Park allows us to be a more diverse festival from an entertainment and programming standpoint. It was obvious that people missed East Park this past year and we are happy to be able to bring it back.â€Â
A View of History
A View of History: Oneida St. Bridge, 1899
This week, archivist Tom Tryniski shares with us a view of Fulton’s Oneida St. bridge from 1899. Click the story to get to a larger version of the photo.
Sports
Susice Savors Fulton Return To Score 2nd Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Series Win
Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series Race #13 – Fulton Speedway, October 4, 2009 ‘Gater Racing News/Motorsports Expo 30’ Event Summary FIN STR CAR# DRIVER 1 12 38k Ryan Susice/Ransomville,NY($1200) 2 14 01 Chris Raabe/Napanee,ONT 3 […]
Sports
Oswego State Men’s Golf Finishes Eighth At ECAC Championships
The Oswego State men’s golf team posted a two-day score of 328-306â€â€634 to finish eighth out of 12 teams at the ECAC Division III Metro/Upstate Championships at Ravenwood Golf Club in Victor, N.Y.
Community
Civil War Expert, Michael Redding To Discuss The Role Of The 147th New York Volunteer Infantry From Oswego At The H. Lee White Marine Museum’s Next Free History Lecture
Mr. Redding will discuss the role of Oswego’s own 147th NY Volunteers in the Civil War with particular emphasis on the individual stories of several individual soldiers. This regiment mustered in on September 22, 1862, mustered out on June 7, 1865 and was active in the defenses of Washington, north of the Potomac. During its service, the 147th lost 11 officers, 336 enlisted men to disease, battle and other causes.
Outdoor
The Wings of Autumn
Anybody who knows anything about the Northeast’s outdoors knows Oswego County boasts the best fishing in the country. But fish aren’t the only critters that rely on water for a living. Migratory waterfowl use it, too. And when autumn stirs the urge to fly south into their bird brains, massive quantities take the flight path over Oswego County, making it the most hunter-friendly place under the Atlantic Flyway.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Native Spearheads Charity Run In Afghanistan
What better way to motivate someone than to let them know they have the opportunity to help others?
Army Maj. Anthony Clemente said the idea for adding the charitable donations was inspired by his father. A retired Army major who served for 30 years, Clemente’s father lost his fight against lymphoma and liver cancer.
Oswego Health
The Manor Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
The Manor at Seneca Hill celebrated its tenth year with a reception and the official unveiling of its new memorial walkway.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Health: Steps You Can Take To Avoid the H1N1 Flu
While only a small number of local residents have become ill with suspect cases of the H1N1 flu, Oswego Health’s vice president for medical affairs Renato Mandanas, M.D., said that there are simple steps that can be taken to avoid the illness.