Month: September 2012
Oswego Industries, Inc. Hosts First Blood Drive
Oswego Industries, Inc. employees recently organized an on-site blood drive to support the Central New York Chapter of the American Red Cross. This first time donation for OI yielded 18 pints of blood, each of which can save up to 3 lives.
Reigning SUNYAC Champs Dump Laker Tennis Squad
The Oswego State women’s tennis team (0-2, 0-1 SUNYAC) suffered a 9-0 loss to reigning SUNYAC champion Geneseo (2-0, 1-0 SUNYAC) in the opening conference match for both squads on Thursday afternoon.
Budweiser International Classic Edition of ‘Inside Oswego Speedway’
The latest edition of ‘Inside Oswego Speedway’ hit the airwaves this afternoon, highlighting the Budweiser International Classic 200 for Novelis Supermodifieds at Oswego Speedway from Sunday, September 2.
Memory of Student Remains Alive With Her Former Teacher
“I don’t want her to be forgotten!” said Linda Doty as she talked about a former elementary school student. In 1999 Oswego Middle School seventh grader Kristen Pulver was tragically killed and left this world at a very young age. “Kristen befriended others that didn’t fit in easily, not only in school, but also outside during after-school hours. Kristen didn’t judge others, she was a friend to anyone who needed one,” Doty said.
Raymond ‘Whitey’ Weller, 86
Raymond “Whitey” Weller, 86, of Baldwinsville, NY, passed away on Wednesday September 5, 2012.
Oswego School Board Member Resigns – To ‘Pursue Other Interests’
UPDATED Oswego City School Board of Education member William Myer has announced that he is resigning from his position. He said he wants to ‘pursue other interests.’ He isn’t ruling out a run for the board in the future, however.
Entergy Supports the United Way
Entergy’s FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant recently presented the United Way of Greater Oswego County with a corporate check in support of the United Way’s 2012 Annual Campaign.
New York Lottery Awards $70,593 Prize To Central Square Take Five Winner
The winner, Dale Hartzell, purchased the winning ticket at the Main Event Wine & Liquors at 843a E 149th St. in the Bronx.
Rotarians Hear About Youth Leadership Awards Program
Each spring, the 44 Rotary clubs in District 7150, Central New York, choose a junior in high school to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program. RYLA is a three-day experience held each June at Cazenovia College.