Fulton Daily News
Infant Who Died in Overheated Camper Honored at Graveside Memorial
The too-brief life of Reba Landers was honored Thursday night at a graveside memorial service at Fulton’s Mt. Adnah Cemetery.
Month: August 2010
Community
Homelessness Discussed At Oswego Sunrise Rotary
Amy Baldwin heads a program that works with children who are homeless. She is seeking homes that will host a young person for a short time, while attempts are made to find a home for these displaced people.
Community
Fulton Fire Department Visits CYO
Children in the CYO Summer Recreation Program were recently treated to a special presentation from members of the Fulton Fire Department.
Oswego Daily News
Hillside Water Problems Seep Back Into Council Meeting
The water quality problems several Hillside Avenue residents are having resurfaced at this week’s Administrative Services Committee meeting. Councilor Ron Kaplewicz requested the council waive the water fee for select residents on Hillside Avenue. They received a waiver last quarter. However, the poor water quality hasn’t been corrected by the city, and residents have received their full bills for the next quarter.
Community
First Day of Family and Books a Huge Success
The first day of Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County (LVOC)’s Family and Books program 2010 was a winner for both the children and parents who attended. Over 29 children came to the Mexico Public Library on July 28th to enjoy 2 hours of fun and learning.
Fulton Daily News
County May Receive $1.75 Million Medicare Help; Schools Will Get Aid, Too
Oswego County and the counties of New York State got some help Wednesday paying for rising Medicaid costs. The U.S. Senate approved a $26 billion plan, most of which will pour money into a Medicare fund. The county and all of its school districts will get money from this bill, though it’s not certain what schools will be able to do with the money.
Fulton Daily News
Oswego County Plans Aerial Spraying This Evening
Weather permitting, the Oswego County Health Department will conduct an aerial spray of the Toad Harbor Swamp on the north shore of Oneida Lake this evening. The aerial spray will begin after 6 p.m. and continue until the area has been treated.
Oswego Daily News
Hundreds Say Farewell To Capt. Comerford
Hundreds of law enforcement officers, active and retired were joined today (Aug. 5) in paying their respects for Oswego City Police Capt. James Comerford. The procession made its way from Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home down East Oneida Street past the captain’s house and then made its way up East Fifth Street in front of Trinity Catholic School before ending at St. Paul’s Church. Many of the marchers had tears in their eyes.
Arts and Entertainment
God Save The King And George Washington
The recreated armies of King George III and General George Washington will converge on historic Fort Ontario in Oswego for two days of living history activities on Aug. 14-15. The National Encampment of BAR was last held at Fort Ontario State Historic Site in 1996 and will feature volunteer reenactors from around the United States and Canada.
Community
United Way Ready To Stuff-A-Bus
With the United Way’s annual Stuff-a-Bus event only days away, committee members are busy working with sponsors and collection sites to make sure everything is in place for the Aug. 13 collection date.