Oswego County TodayJuly 2012FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Concerts Continue at Earlier Time in Oswego

July 31, 2012 Contributor

On August 1 at 7 p.m. the Summer Sunset Concerts Series continues in Oswego’s Breitbeck Park with a performance of the Oswego City Band directed by Donald Goodness. Please note the earlier starting time of 7 p.m.

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Youth Bureau to Host Summer Tennis Olympics on Saturday

July 31, 2012 Contributor

This Saturday youth ages 5 through 12 will have the opportunity to compete in the USTA Summer Tennis Olympics.Hosted by the Oswego City / County Youth Bureau, the event, which is free, offers participants the opportunity to enjoy friendly competitive tennis games and other activities.

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Child Advocacy Center receives Boeheim Foundation Grant

July 31, 2012 Contributor

The grant will be used to upgrade and purchase new equipment for the CAC’s Pulaski location and provide additional training to those investigating child abuse case allegations in Oswego County.

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Operation Oswego County Cites Huhtamaki

July 31, 2012 Contributor

At its annual meeting in June, Operation Oswego County presented its 2012 Business Excellence Award to Huhtamaki.

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Quarterly Siren Tests Scheduled Aug. 6 – 10

July 31, 2012 Contributor

The system of emergency notification sirens surrounding the three nuclear power plants at Nine Mile Point are scheduled to be tested Aug. 6, through 10, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Rotarians Hear About Cancer Services

July 31, 2012 Contributor

At a recent meeting of the Fulton Sunrise Rotary Club, President Patrick
Waite introduced Carolyn Handville, manager of the Cancer Services Program
for Oswego County Opportunities.

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Controling House Parties

July 30, 2012 Contributor

The recent action of the Common Council to table the Bus Ordinance still leaves us in need of a solution to the problem of house parties. I would like to make a suggestion that might help control the problem.

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Taking It To The Streets – East Side Watch Celebrates Second Year

July 30, 2012 Steve Yablonski

The group regularly patrols the area between Fort Ontario and East 12th Street and puts special focus on the northern most areas; the empty lots around East Ninth, East 10th 1/2 and East 12th streets, their coordinator said. They have a good reputation with the Oswego Police Department and Border Patrol as well as reporting to CSX Police with any problems on their property, he added.

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Your Favorite Farmers’ Markets: The Votes Are In!

July 30, 2012 Contributor

Recently, I asked people in the Central and Northern New York regions to cast their votes for their favorite farmers’ market in my 2012 Online Farmers’ Market Survey.
The response was overwhelming, and there definitely were some close calls.

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FreshConnect Brings More Produce to Rural Areas; Farmers’ Markets Show Bountiful Harvests of Upstate New York

July 30, 2012 Contributor

With August upon us, farmers’ markets and local produce stands are displaying a bountiful harvest. From flowers, to peaches, to honey and all the makings for a great salad, the markets have something to offer us all.

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