Fifty-five deputy sheriffs and civilian staff working in the civil law enforcement divisions from 40 sheriff’s offices around the state attended a continuing training program at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs.
Snakes, and turtles and owls, oh my! Participants in CYO Summer Recreation Program learned about those animals and more when Education Coordinator, Ashlea Vilello of Rosamond Gifford Zoo visited the CYO.
The event promoted breastfeeding and included presentations on proper nutrition, techniques and the benefits to both baby and mom. The event also included a peer panel and door prizes appropriate for nursing moms.
The Oswego County Legislature recently awarded a contract to Info Quick Solutions for text and imaging services for the County Clerk’s Office. The firm will use its own equipment to scan and record data for a variety of transactions, which the County Clerk’s Office is required to keep or provide.
Large crowds filled the field behind the Fulton War Memorial Friday and Saturday night for another edition of Jazz Fest. They enjoyed local food and danced to bands such as Brass, Inc.; Grupo Pagan; Isreal Hagan and Stroke and others.
Contributing photographer Rick Grosvent shares with us a gallery of photos from the weekend.
“The real winners of this tournament are the animals that the Humane Society helps and the people who care about them,” said Diane Broadwell, co-chair of the event and chair of animal services for the Humane Society. “So, we hope everyone had a
great time on this beautiful course having fun for a great cause.”
A group of six continued to pull water chestnuts from the Factory Island Channel near Battle Island Golf Course on the Oswego River recently.
My dog Maggie loves to go for walks with me when I get home from work, but lately, I have been noticing that the mosquitoes and deer flies have been really pestering her. I use a product containing DEET to keep them away from me, but is that safe for her too? It doesn’t say anything about it on the label.
The Urger, a New York State Canal tug, joins the fleet at Oswego’s Historic Maritime District on West First Street Pier from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1. Her visit is planned to help kick off the Oswego Canal Festival planned for Labor Day weekend. She will be available for free walk-aboard tours during regular museum hours. The Oswego Canal Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 1 through 3.
Mexico’s Mike Barnes literally showed the fast way around Oswego Speedway on C’s Beverage-Days Inn/Travelodge night on Saturday, August 11.
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