Community
OHS Post Prom Party Bike Presented
Shelby Schulze was the recipient of a Trek 820 bike, valued at $360. Murdoch’s in Oswego made the generous donation for the Oswego High School post prom party.
Month: May 2012
Community
Garage Sale Days Set in Fulton
The city of Fulton will conduct Garage Sale Days 2012 next month. The East Side Garage Sale Day will be June 2. The West Side Garage Sale Day will be June 9.
Community
Schumer Legislation Banning Synthetic Marijuana Passes Senate
United States Senator Charles E. Schumer announced Thursday that the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would make synthetic marijuana and the chemical compounds found in bath salts illegal in the United States.
Sports
Jarett Andretti Lands Full-Time Oswego Supermodified Ride
After testing the Strong Racing Supermodified at Oswego Speedway back on Sunday, May 6, young Jarett Andretti hoped he would one day have a chance to race a Novelis Supermodified at Oswego Speedway. Now, he will have his chance.
Oswego Daily News
State Trooper Killed in Oswego County Crash
UPDATE:
Funeral details for Trooper Amanda Anna are as follows: Calling Hours will be Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., in the city of Fulton. The funeral will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at the North Syracuse Baptist Church, 420 S. Main St., in North Syracuse. Graveside services at the cemetery will be restricted to family members and invited guests only.
UPDATE: Anyone traveling on CR 37 in the Town of Hastings in close proximity to the time of the accident, 11:26 pm, or anyone with information about the crash, are asked to contact State Police in Oneida at 366-6000.
Community
RSVP volunteer orientation to include Tree Stewards, Driving Books Home
Representatives of Tree Stewards and Driving Books Home will make presentations on their programs as part of SUNY Oswego RSVP’s volunteer orientation at 10 a.m. June 7, at O’Mara Welcome Center, Route 104 adjacent to the college’s Romney Field House.
Sandra Scott Travels
Sandra Scott Travels: Pittsburgh is a wonderful destination
Two of my children went to college in West Virginia. While driving them to college we would go whizzing by Pittsburgh on Interstate 79 and comment, “We really should visit Pittsburgh. I hear they have done wonderful things.” But, there was never time. On a recent trip to Ohio, John and I made a point to come home via Pittsburgh and were so glad we did.
Sports
Billy Decker Makes Late Charge To Become The Fifth Consecutive Different Winner At Brewerton Speedway
Friday night at the Brewerton Speedway, fans were treated to one of the most exciting Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modified events to date. In the 35 lap feature, the race saw lead changes and battles up front where you could have thrown a blanket over the top-runners for most of the race that went caution free.
Community
Senator Arranges to Preserve 11 Vets’ War Stories in State Collection
Eleven veterans from Oswego, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties will become a part of history, after Senator Patty Ritchie arranged for their videotaped wartime memories to be included as part of a statewide collection.
Arts and Entertainment
CNY Arts Center Arts Fest is here!
The event will host more than 40 artists featuring handmade, original art including vintage jewelry, handcrafted wood items, stained glass, recycled and upcycled art items, pottery, paintings, cigar box guitars, home décor, bird houses, crocheted & quilted items, books and portraits among other unique offerings.