Month: August 2011
Fulton Lions Prepare for Annual Labor Day Duck Derby
Former US Olympic Gold Medalist Julie Smith to hold Softball Clinic in Williamstown NY
A Perfect Night for a Parade as Hannibal Opens its Field Days
Hannibal turned out for its annual parade Thursday night. Half of the community was in the parade and the other half lined the streets of the village to applaud the passing bands, politicians and floats.
Inside: a huge slideshow of photos and a video of a marching band’s performance.
Weather Notebook For August 19, 2011
Wow another day without rain. Let’s hope the weekend brings more of the same.
Marching Bucs Prepared to Step Off the New Season
The phrase “Emily Benigno is your band ready?” will echo from sound systems across Central New York as “The Pride of Oswego,” the Oswego High School Marching Buccaneers take to the field for New York State Field Band Conference competition.
Arts, Crafts, Kites Over Fort Ontario Festival
On Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Friends of Fort Ontario will host an Arts, Crafts, and Kite Festival on the spacious grounds outside the old fort.
Price Chopper Helping United Way Do What Matters
Price Chopper stores throughout New York State are inviting its customers to help their local United Way do what matters to improve people’s lives. Now through Aug. 31, Price Chopper customers have the opportunity to purchase United Way pinups for $1
Youngsters Perform Nutrition Skit
The children dressed up as various fruits and vegetables, sang and danced, and distributed information on healthy eating choices.
Rotary Learns About Advertising, Public Relations
On Thursday, John DeRousie told the members of the Oswego Sunrise Rotary about some of the secrets of advertising. John runs his own company, Custom Marketing Solutions.




