Oswego County TodayMarch 2011FREE Independent News for Oswego County

United Way Honors Its Life Blood – Volunteers

March 9, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Volunteers are the life blood of the United Way, usually toiling away behind the scenes. However, they were center stage Wednesday at the organization’s annual meeting. Melanie Trexler, executive director of the United Way of Greater Oswego County, gave a heart-felt thank you to all the dedicated individuals who joined together to make the 2010 – 2011 United Way campaign a success. They just passed 90% of their goal and there is still plenty of time left for you to contribute.

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Mastrangelo Brothers’ Violins to Enrich College-Community Concert

March 9, 2011 Contributor

SUNY Oswego’s College-Community Orchestra will team with distinguished violinists David and Jeremy Mastrangelo in a concert on Thursday, March 24.

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Ritchie: New Law to Help Military Vote

March 9, 2011 Contributor

State Sen. Patty Ritchie says a bill she co-sponsored that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law today will help soldiers who are risking their lives have the opportunity to vote in special elections.

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Shirley A. Salladin, 76

March 9, 2011 Contributor

Shirley A. Salladin, 76, of Oswego died Monday in St. Luke Health Services, Oswego.

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St. John Fisher Too Much In 11-3 Oswego State Men’s Lacrosse Loss

March 9, 2011 Contributor

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In the second straight road game of the season, the Oswego State men’s lacrosse team fell to nationally-ranked St. John Fisher, 11-3, at Growney Stadium in Rochester on Tuesday. The Lakers dropped […]

Roller Derby Event Part of Harborfest Week

March 9, 2011 Contributor

Harborfest week just got a little more exciting and unique as the Triple-D (Derby, Down and Dirty) 2011 extravaganza will take place at Crisafulli Ice Arena during the same week of Harborfest. The 3-day Flat Track Roller Derby event, in which derby skaters compete for cash prizes for their home leagues or favorite charity, will be held Friday, July 29-Sunday, July 31.

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Ritchie Welcomes Student Artists To Albany Exhibit

March 9, 2011 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie welcomed several artists from area school districts to the 21st annual Legislative Student Art Exhibit at the New York State Legislative Office Building in Albany.

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Curves’ Oswego County Customers Can Get Refunds

March 9, 2011 Contributor

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced an agreement with Curves International, Inc. to reimburse New Yorkers across the state who prepaid for memberships only to find that the gyms had abruptly closed their doors.

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Oswego Man Sent to Prison for Auburn ‘Ponzi Scheme’

March 9, 2011 Contributor

The Citizen of Auburn reports that Jamell Morgan, 22, of 2081 County Route 1, Lot 9, Oswego is headed to prison for up to eight years.

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Police: Fulton Woman Nabbed with Baggies of Drugs

March 9, 2011 Contributor

Fulton Police say a woman arrested Tuesday had baggies of crack cocaine in her home.

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