Month: May 2011
May 21-27 National Safe Boating Week Launches NY’s 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boating Campaign
42 New Generic Medicines in 2011-2012 Can Save Upstate New York Nearly $900 Million Annually
Upstate New York could see nearly $900 million in annualized savings as a result of 42 brand-name prescription drugs becoming available in their generic form during 2011 and 2012, led by Lipitor®, Plavix®, and Singulair®, according to a report issued today by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.
Buccaneer Bulletin Gold Medal CNY High School Paper
The Buccaneer Bulletin, Oswego High School’s newspaper, was named the top student newspaper in Central New York by the Syracuse Newspapers in High School Press Day ceremonies on Monday at the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University.
Minetto Students Celebrate Reading
Elementary students from the school, along with tutors in the Masters Literacy Program at Oswego State University, worked together on reading and writing activities during the spring semester.
Eagle Beverage and Michelob Ultra to Sponsor Tri-Oswego 2011 Triathlon Scheduled for June 25-26
Eagle Beverage Company and Michelob Ultra have partnered with the Tri-Oswego 2011 Triathlon as sponsors of the upcoming event planned for June 25th and 26th in Oswego, according to Tri-Oswego Race Director Ron Nelson.
Leighton Playground Fundraiser In Full Swing
On June 4 at Breitbeck Pavilion the Leighton Home and School Association will hold a community yard sale from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Anyone interested in donating items for the effort can call Beth Clark at 216-4992 for drop-off/pick-up information or rent their own table under the pavilion for $8.
Eastside Oswego Man Facing Felony Drug Charge
At approximately noon on May 9, investigators with the Oswego City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division conducted an investigation into illegal activity at 42 E. Oneida St. During the course of the investigation, the residence was searched resulting in the discovery of approximately four pounds of marijuana.
Elizabeth M.K. Baker, 26
Elizabeth M.K. Baker, 26; of Fulton died Monday, May 16th at University Hospital, Syracuse.



