Month: July 2013

Several area residents are among the more than 700 transfer students who have reserved places at SUNY Oswego for the fall. Classes start Aug. 26.

2013 Harborfest Fireworks

A view of 2013 Harborfest Fireworks

Timothy LaQuire, 58

Timothy “Possum, Birdman” LaQuire, 58, of Oswego, died Monday July 22, 2013.

Positively Parish News – Week of 07/26/2013

Joan and John Piseski wish to thank everyone for the kind words and prayers for Joan. She had a 3½-hour back operation. The neuron surgeon reported that she came through the operation OK and Joan hopes to start walking soon.

Last Call For ‘Fulton Idol’ Entries

The deadline for registration to take part in the brand new ‘Fulton Idol’ vocal music experience is set for August 1. Fulton Idol will take place at First United Church of Fulton, 33 S. Third St., on August 5 through 9, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Oswego School Board Acts Upon Full Agenda

During the July 23 Oswego City School District Board of Education meeting President Kathleen Allen read a statement to set the stage for the upcoming school year.

Local Residents Among May Grads at SUNY Oneonta

The following local residents are among the 998 students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the spring 2013 semester. The college’s commencement ceremony was held on May 18.

Fulton Speedway July 27 Racing Cancelled Due To Mother Nature

Racing will return next Saturday, August 3 as Tracey Road Equipment presents a night of family, affordable, fun, racing. On the race card will be the Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, NAPA Late Models, E&V Energy Novice Sportsman and Four Cylinder Stocks.

Granby man charged with raping a 13 year old

Investigators with the New York State Police in Fulton have arrested Matthew E. Arnold, (11/30/89) of 821 State Route 176, Fulton. The arrest was the result of an incident that occurred on 7/24/13 in the town of Granby. Arnold was alleged to have had forcible anal sex with a 13-year-old.

Sandra Scott Travels: Travel is a learning experience

July 27, 2013 Contributor

Cooking classes or experiences are a fun and delectable way to learn about a local culture. When John and I were at the Pan Pacific Niwana in Bali, Indonesia, we participated in a cooking class. We have found that people are happy to share their culture and during a cooking experience we often learn more about a local culture the goes beyond the culinary aspects.