Month: March 2013

This map from the State Labor Department shows sharply higher unemployment rates across the Upstate region in January. Unemployment in Oswego County touched a 23 year high in January as joblessness staged its seasonal surge across Upstate New York.

Cayuga CC Faculty Member Selected as On Course Ambassador of the Year

In recognition of her work to make significant improvements to students’ academic success and retention, Nicole Adsitt, developmental studies coordinator at Cayuga Community College, was selected as the 2012 On Course Ambassador of the Year.

SKYWARN Training Session Scheduled

The Buffalo office of the National Weather Service will be conducting a SKYWARN spotter training seminar in Fulton, at the Oswego County Office of Emergency Management, 200 N. Second St. on March 20 at 7 p.m.

ePost Standard Informational Session offered at Oswego Public Library

The Oswego Public Library Learning Center will offer a free informational session on Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m.

Oswego State women’s lacrosse team crushes Houghton

Junior Corinne Marsh (Endwell, N.Y.) and freshman Erannan Shattuck (Syracuse, N.Y.) each netted four goals on Wednesday, as the Oswego State women’s lacrosse team earned its first win of the season, a 21-0 victory over host Houghton College.

March 13, 2013 Steve Yablonski

A Little Snow Couldn’t Stop Rudy’s From Opening

Spring doesn’t officially arrive until next Wednesday. Early sunshine gave way to some pesky snow showers. But, no one really cares. The opening of Rudy’s marks the unofficial start of the spring season for hundreds of local residents.

March 13, 2013 Steve Yablonski

Less Than 1% Away From Goal, United Way Salutes Its Volunteers

The United Way of Greater Oswego County paused briefly Wednesday from its humanitarian efforts to honor those who make such work possible – their legions of volunteers. The annual campaign is less than 1% away from achieving its $800,000 objective.

Oswego State men’s lacrosse team moves to 3-0

The Oswego State men’s lacrosse team (3-0) scored eight unanswered goals to begin the second half, breaking a 4-4 halftime tie in a 13-8 win over Elmira (1-2) at Elmira Free Academy on Wednesday.

Syracuse Crunch Hockey Teams with Child Advocacy Center to Fight Child Abuse

Enjoy the excitement of professional hockey as the Syracuse Crunch, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Tampa Bay Lighting joins the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County in their fight against child abuse.

Gastroenterologist Bishnu Sapkota to Speak About Good Colorectal Health

Oswego Health Gastroenterologist Bishnu Sapkota will discuss good colorectal health during an Ask The Doctor presentation to be held at 6 p.m. March 26