Month: June 2011

William “Dave” White is president, but he wants to be mayor. On Thursday afternoon, the out-going president of the Oswego City School District’s Board of Education officially kicked off his campaign to become the next mayor of the Port City. Dozens of family members and supporters, including various candidates for city and county positions, applauded White’s announcement outside the Republican Headquarters on West Utica Street.

Oswego Summer School Registration Set June 29 At OHS

The 2010-11 school year has been completed, but there are some students who will require additional time in the academic areas. Once again the Oswego City School District will offer summer school from July 6 to Aug. 16. Summer school will be conducted this year for grades nine through twelve at the Oswego High School.

County Presents Cieszeski Certificate of Appreciation

The Oswego County Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee recognized Jeanne Cieszeski with a certificate of appreciation for her 26 years of service to the county.

Magical Literary Trek Ends With Award-Winning Novel

Each month, book reviewers nominate specific Young Adult books to the Teens Read Too website as worthy of receiving the coveted Gold Star Award for Excellence. Dee Marie of Oswego Town has been notified that her novel has earned the site’s Gold Star Award for Excellence.

Weather Notebook For June 23, 2011

Rain today. Rain likely again Friday. But, the weekend looks better.

Engle Celebrates 25 Years With County

The Oswego County Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee presents Jeanette Engle with a certificate of appreciation for her 25 years of service.

Literacy Volunteers, OCO Discuss Possible Merger

Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County has begun discussions with Oswego County Opportunities to investigate a possible merger of the two organizations, it was announced by Rhonda Hutchins, LVOC board president.

Children, Seniors Meet After Months Of Letter Writing

The students and seniors have been writing to each other twice a month this school year getting to know each other, and talking about everything from hobbies to current events. The pairs recently met face to face in the culmination of a year-long pen pal program called KPS Connections.

Jogging Suits For Juvenile Diabetes At KPS

Students in the Kingsford Park “Kids Care” Club recently organized a fundraising week of “Jogging Suits for JDRF” (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) in effort to raise awareness and support of fellow classmates who deal with the everyday challanges of managing diabetes.