Month: December 2009

Marilynn Doud, 79, a former resident of the Ladies Home, passed away on Sunday Dec. 13, 2009, at the Sunrise Nursing Home.

RaiderNet Daily: Concert Tonight

Today in RaiderNet Daily: The students you see above are juniors who got tours of Syracuse-area colleges recently.Ã‚Â Also, it’s holiday concert night at the high school for the bands and jazz bands, with a special performance from local music teachers.Ã‚Â And we’ve got some advice on staying warm in cold weather.

Gov. Paterson: State Is Out Of Money; He Withholds Payments to Local Governments, Schools

Gov. David Paterson, announcing in New York City over the weekend that he will keep state government solvent by delaying payments to local governments and schools. Photo provided by the Governor's office.

Gov. David Paterson Sunday made good his threat to share the pain of an unbalanced state budget.

He announced he will withhold $750 million in payments to school districts, local governments and social services agencies. Paterson said these were not cuts; the state is going to hold the money longer, to make sure it has cash on hand to pay its bills.

Holiday Safety Tips Offered

Oswego Police Department suggests some guidelines for a happy and safe holiday season.

One Snow Shovel Doesn’t fit all

Just as we change our clothes, we must take inventory of our snow removal equipment, replace some tools and remind ourselves of good body mechanics.

December 14, 2009 Steve Yablonski

County To Continue Meeting Tuesday

<p>A public hearing on the 2010 budget will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the County Legislature Chambers in Oswego.</p>

The Oswego County Legislature will continue its meeting on Tuesday night, following a public hearing on the 2010 budget. Much debate is expected regarding the future of the Hannibal Transfer Station.

Lake City Masons Host Christmas Party For Cub Scouts

On Saturday, Lake City Lodge welcomed more than 157 cub scouts and their parents to Lake City Masonic Lodge for a Christmas party.

OHS-Liverpool Game Live Video On Web

Oswego sports fans can view a live video web broadcast of the Oswego-Liverpool varsity game on Tuesday (Dec. 15). Student Alex Borland prepares the camera for the live web broadcast of the girl varsity basketball game against Liverpool.

Buc Boys Use Pressure To Take Comeback Win In Hoops Tournament

The Fulton Saving Bank 2009 tip off tournament continued Saturday as the Oswego Buccaneers defeated Baldwinsville Bees 64-59. In what turned out to be a game of two halves, Oswego was able to claw it way back from an eight point halftime deficit.

Oswego State Men’s Ice Hockey Closes Out 2009 With 5-1 Over Hobart

After playing its fifth game in nine days, the top-ranked Oswego State menÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s ice hockey team wrapped up 2009 with a 5-1 victory over Hobart College on Saturday at the Campus Center Arena. Freshman Jon Whitelaw (Huntsville, N.Y.) was the LakersÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ top scorer with two goals and two assists, as Oswego State extended its winning streak to 12 games, matching a program-best mark. The Lakers improved to 13-1-0 overall, while the Statesmen dropped to 5-6-2.