Month: May 2011

Activities will include pitching, throwing, position play, baserunning, team defense, hitting, bunting, sliding, and mini-games.

Dale Planck Picks Up The Win In The Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds At The Brewerton Speedway

Planck grabbed the lead from race long-leader Ted Lamb on lap 19 after a restart and then outdistanced Billy Decker for the popular win.

James G. Dickson

James G. Dickson, 86, a resident of 150 East First Street passed away on Saturday May 14, 2011, at Oswego Hospital

Mary C. Lafave

Mary C. Lafave, 91, a resident of Bishop Commons passed away on Friday May 13, 2011, at St. Luke Health Services.

Ceremonies Mark Flag Day At Fort Ontario

In commemoration of Flag Day, a display of the many flags that have flown over Fort Ontario and the United States will be exhibited and explained by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Oswego Lodge #271. More than 250 school children will be at the old fort on June 14 at 10 a.m.

Lake Ontario Writer’s Works Part Of Native Circle Touch The Earth Festival

Award-winning author, free lance writer and photographer Susan Peterson Gateley, will share her work for the fourth Native Circle Touch the Earth Festival on May 28 at Mexico Point Park. Gateley is the author of eight books about Lake Ontario history and ecology.

May 14, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Police Searching For Stolen, Possibly Deadly, Medications

At about 11:59 a.m. today (May 14), Oswego City Police responded to the parking lot of Water Street at West Bridge Street where it was reported that sometime during the night someone had broken into a locked van and stole medication. Some of the medication may be very dangerous, police said.

New Flood Maps To Be Displayed At Open House

Oswego County residents are invited to attend an open house to review the County’s new, preliminary flood maps on May 25, from 4-8 p.m. at the Oswego High School Cafeteria, 2 Buccaneer Blvd. There will be another open house on May 26 from 4-8 p.m. at the Central Square Middle School gymnasium, 248 U.S. Route 11, Central Square.

Oswego Public Library Seeks Budget Approval

The Oswego Public Library is seeking approval of a budget of $1,068,973 at the upcoming election on May 17 for the year 2011-2012.

OHS Counseling Department: In the Spotlight

With more than 100 combined years of experience, the Oswego High School Counseling Department prides itself on its ability to respond to students’ needs quickly and professionally. The OHS Counseling Department is in the spotlight this month for the Oswego City School District. Counselors Geoffrey Baer, Shawn Caroccio, Barbara Carroll, Rachel Henderson, Lisa Roman and Marilee Taylor can be found in the OHS counseling suite supporting individual students and student groups every day.