Month: May 2011

The Oswego County Committee of the State Conservative Party will hold an Interview and Endorsement meeting on Wednesday May 25th, and Thursday May 26th.

Oswego Sub Shop Recognized for ‘Excellence’

Oswegonians know all about the legendary Oswego Sub Shop. Now, the federal government does, too. The shop’s owner received an award from a federal business-development agency for its excellence.

Hannibal Village Sets Arbor Day Cleanup

Hannibal residents can put to the curb their leaves and cuttings at the village’s annual Arbor Day pickup on Thursday, May 26. Mayor Fred Kent says if residents put their leaves and cuttings into plastic […]

City of Fulton Police Department Joins Click It or Ticket To Crack Down on Seat Belt Use – Especially at Night

Because nighttime passenger vehicle occupants are among those least likely to buckle up and most likely to die in crashes when unrestrained, nighttime enforcement has become a priority of the Click It or Ticket mobilization.

Fishing Clinic for Service Members and Veterans Bill Advances in Assembly

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) is a sponsor of legislation that, if passed, will designate free fishing events for armed forces veterans and active duty members. Those who qualify for the events would not need to […]

Great Regional and National Talent Coming to the 30th Annual Memorial Day Salute

The 30^th Annual Memorial Day Salute, May 27th and 28th, held at the Fulton Community Center on West Broadway, will feature a regional favorite, Doctor Boogie. This popular band will perform on Friday night, May 27^th at 7 PM.

On Saturday night, May 28th, nationally acclaimed American pop-rock band, Orleans, sponsored by Fulton Savings Bank, will take the stage at 8 PM.

Buddy & Porky’s Pet Health: Disaster Planning for Your Pet

I suddenly realized that I don’t really have a plan about how to take care of my pets if even a small accident happened here at home, much less a natural disaster.

Senator Ritchie Introduces “Mark’s Law”

State Senator Patty Ritchie has introduced “Mark’s Law,” a bill to make the killing of emergency first responders first degree murder, punishable by the stiffest penalty allowed by law – life without parole.

Edward West “Ted” Burgess, 91

Edward West “Ted” Burgess died peacefully May 7, 2011, at the age of 91.

NAIFA Names Outstanding Teenagers of the Year

Oswego County’s awardee Christina Scriber was selected based on her involvement in a number of community activities, including her service as a youth representative for St. Anne, Mother of Mary Church, volunteer for the American Red Cross, a religious education teacher at her church, and president of the APW Red Cross Club.