Year: 2010

The Oswego City firefighters will be holding its third annual golf tournament to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Green and Gold to Color Campus, Community Sept. 3

Members of the campus and community are invited to show their SUNY Oswego spirit for the third annual Green and Gold Day on Friday, Sept. 3.

Close Finishes Highlight 2010 Tour De Loop

The event, which serves as a major fundraiser for the Oswego YMCA, had hundreds of participants and some very close races. Also this year, they introduced bicycle races for the younger children as well.

Oswego Industries, Inc. Hosts Annual Picnic

Oswego Industries, Inc. recently hosted its annual Picnic for employees and program participants at its main facility in Fulton, NY.

Fulton Native Helps Immunize Children in India

Evan was able to go and help immunize young children in India last February. He flew into Delhi with 33 other Rotarians from all over the United States and Canada.

Fulton Trucker Named a “Highway Angel” for Helping Crash Victims

Bill Bowering, Fulton, NY native and professional Class A CDL truck driver for H.O. Wolding, Inc. (H.O.W) of Amherst, WI, was named a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angel for steadfast bravery and compassion in the face of a deadly rollover car accident.

Flood Advisory Posted for Oswego County Sunday Night

Radar estimates and spotter reports indicate two to four inches of rain has fallen across portions of Oswego and Lewis counties. One and a half to two and a half inches of rain has fallen across portions of eastern Jefferson county. An additional inch to two inches of rain is expected to fall tonight.

This additional rainfall will cause some creeks and streams to approach bankfull. Minor flooding in urban areas and areas with poor drainage is also possible.

EEE Virus Still Active: Oswego County Health Department Urges Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes

Oswego County Public Health Director Dr. Dennis Norfleet said today that mosquitoes carrying Eastern equine encephalitis are still present in the Toad Harbor area and residents should continue to take measures to protect themselves against mosquito bites.

Owens Praises Implementation of CARD Act

Congressman Bill Owens today praised new implementations of H.R. 627, the CARD Act, which contains several strict protections for consumers â€“ banning unfair interest rate increases and forbidding abusive fees and penalties by credit card companies. Additional consumer protections under this legislation will go into effect this Sunday, August 22 under the Credit Cardholdersâ€™ Bill of Rights.

Buddy & Porky’s Pet Health: Flea Control on a Budget

Dear Porky and Buddy,
I know that I should be doing something to control fleas on my pets but the products that my vet sells are so expensive. Are there over the counter products that I see in stores just as effective? Are they safe?