Month: August 2012
Saying ‘Thanks’ To Our Volunteers
They save us from burning buildings. They are the first on the scene at motor vehicle accidents. They go searching when our loved ones go missing. They are the ones running towards danger when everyone else is running away.
New Law Creates Better Access to Jobs Listings, Trainings for Veterans
At the age of 24, Dakota Meyer became the first living Marine in 38 years to receive the nation’s highest award for combat valor, the Medal of Honor.
James W. Stark, 71
James W. Stark, 71, a resident of City Line Road, Oswego, passed away Sunday August 26, 2012, at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse.
Oswego Council Approves More OT Funds For Fire Department
Fire Chief Jeff McCrobie requested a budget amendment to cover the short shift overtime for the department due to various injuries, illnesses and transfers. The council OK’d funding up to $95,000 for the remainder of 2012.
Heavy Equipment Students Practice Precision
Oswego County BOCES students enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Operation (HEMO) program are required to make precise movements with their large machines.
Speedway Super Cruise ‘Party in the Pits’ this Thursday
Starting Tuesday night the festivities kick-off at Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego with The Tom Baker Radio Show from 8-10 p.m., followed up Wednesday with the Racing Rolling Classic Bowling Tournament. However, the party officially gets started on Speedway grounds this Thursday.
Helen M. VanDeWater
Helen M. VanDeWater passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday August 25, 2012, at Michaud Residential Health Services in Fulton.
Rita J. Carr, 89
Rita J. Carr, 89 of Fulton, passed away Saturday August 25, 2012, at St. Luke Residential Health Services in Oswego.
Richard E. ‘Dick’ Reed, 58
Richard E. “Dick” Reed, 58, of Palermo, passed away on Friday August 24, 2012, due to injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Palermo.