Wednesday’s rainfall was enough to keep this year’s total at number one.
Bob Miano of Hannibal was the lucky winner of the Hannibal Dollars for Scholars $100 gas card raffle. Mr. Miano commutes from Hannibal to Syracuse every day so the gas card is especially appreciated with the rising cost of a gallon of gas.
The Oz Roller Girls, the community’s new flat-track women’s roller derby league, has blocked out time to address a number of community causes, from hunger to veteran support to animal welfare. Leading up to their first bout, the team mounted a food drive to support the Oswego Salvation Army food services that help hungry families in the community.
It sounds simple enough “You can help Japan by making paper cranes.” Well, Frederick Leighton Elementary School art teacher Michele Scoville recently saw a humanitarian fundraiser to assist the victims of the March 11 massive earthquakes that struck Sendai, Japan. The resulting tsunami ravaged the coastline.
The Lakeside Artisans’ featured artist for the month of May is Sandra Dowie. She recently moved to the area. Dowie is passionate about her paintings, jewelry, pottery, and especially her equestrian art. The artist and one of her daughters, Marcella, make a vibrant and artistically knowledgeable team.
Recently the Oswego City School District Board of Education recognized two Oswego High School student athletes for their participation in New York State Championship competition.
In response to the near record rate of unemployment in Oswego County, Senator Patty Ritchie has spearheaded a plan to help families and individuals prepare for the future. The senator’s office has reached out to organizations and business leaders to form a collaboration that will host a Career and Resource Expo for Oswego County residents.
Schools all over the country came to a halt at exactly the same time to do the same dance.
They were part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative, aimed at getting young people off their couches and away from their snack food.
Click inside to watch video of students dancing to the beat.
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