Community
Overseas Classroom Alive At Leighton
Frederick Leighton Elementary School fifth grade teacher Tom Wiegand has incorporated Skype into his classroom curriculum to take his students on a journey to England.
Month: February 2011
Sports
Bucs Tame Wildcats On The Hardwood
Oswego and West Genesee boys’ basketball teams were quite a distance apart in league standings. But, it didn’t matter to the Bucs on Tuesday night as they traveled to the Wildcat den. The Bucs surprised the home team with a 54-51 victory.
Oswego Tourism
Fishing Reports for February 2, 2011
This report a courtesy of Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. Our staff would like to wish you a safe and Happy New Year. Oswego River report: The water flow has been […]
Community
Brophy Services Selected To Participate in SU’s Whitman School Entrepreneurship Class
Brophy Services Inc, Central New York’s largest locally owned and operated commercial janitorial and office cleaning service contractor, was selected recently to participate in Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management’s Corporate Entrepreneurship class.
Oswego Daily News
All County Schools Closed Wednesday
The storm didn’t quite turn out to be the monster that forecasts suggested it would be. Nonetheless, it generated enough snow and icy pellets overnight to force schools across the county to close for the day. That includes Oswego, Fulton, Hannibal, Phoenix, Mexico, Central Square, APW, Pulaski and Sandy Creek. Also closed: Cayuga Community College’s Fulton campus.
The Oswego School District Public Library will open at noon.
Fulton Daily News
Governor’s Budget Proposal Deals Heavy Blow to County Schools
Oswego County’s schools will lose more than 15 million dollars in state aid to education under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget.
The devastating news showed up late Tuesday in data released by the state after Cuomo delivered an address in which he said that schools that have low wealth and depend heavily on state aid would be treated better than schools that have less need for state aid.
Community
Kids And Parents Get A Night Out To Benefit Habitat For Humanity
Both the kids and the parents can enjoy a night out this Saturday (Feb. 5) from 5:30 – 9 p.m. It’s all for a great cause in support of the Oswego County Habitat For Humanity.
Community
‘Silent Thief Of Sight’ Discussed At Glaucoma Awareness Expo
Donna Reese of Syracuse didn’t often think about her eyes. With no family history of serious eye disease, she had her eyes examined occasionally.
Community
Charles E. Riley Spellers Ready
Three Charles E. Riley Elementary School students have qualified for the upcoming regional spelling bee.
Oswego Daily News
OFD Seeks To Keep Fire Hydrants Clear
Members of the Oswego Fire Department Firefighter Chris Stupp and Firefighter Gary Clark were shoveling out fire hydrants on Tuesday.