The Stuff-A-Bus campaign, which began this past spring and will culminate on August 14, was initiated to collect school supplies so that children in need throughout Oswego County would have the supplies they need to begin the new school year. The United Way is soliciting area businesses and individuals and have arranged for eight busses to be located throughout Oswego County where people will be able to donate school supplies.
“We received test results this afternoon from water samples that were taken on August 6,” said Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang. “These results, combined with the visual inspection done that same day, show that the water is now safe for swimmers.”
Requests for some A-frame signs to be placed in public space touched off a debate regarding the way signs are placed around the city. City officials say they’d like to meet with area business owners in the near future to discuss how things can be improved.
Eastern Shore Associates Insurance (ESA) opened a new, larger Rochester office July 1, at 1109 English Road, Greece, it was announced by Martha Murray, president.
Shirley Jean Blance, 78, of Fulton, died at home on Thursday August 8, 2013, after a long, brave battle with cancer.
Dominica “Mayme” Musumeci, 88, of Fulton died Wednesday August 7, 2013, peacefully at her home.
Investigation revealed that 19-year-old Michael Peters of Parish had climbed over the railing at the observation deck to get a better view of the falls when he slipped and fell. Kelton Lewis, 17, of Pulaski, reportedly attempted to assist Peters. However, he also slipped and fell over the falls. He survived; Peters reportedly died from his injuries.
Friends of Mexico Point Park will host an art show featuring Severin Bischof’s watercolors and wood cuts. Friday, August 9, at 7 p.m., will be opening night with a wine and dessert gala. Admission is $20. The show will continue on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11, 1-4 p.m. for a $5 admission price.
A total of 100 entries filed through the main gate last Friday night at the Kartway, and as the Friday nights continue to wind down before Budweiser Classic Week, Oswego’s weekly kart racers are looking to fine tune their machines before the coveted Classic main events coming on August 29.
Before the American Civil War (1861-1865) Oswego County, NY, played an active role in the Underground Railroad, a movement which concealed and forwarded escaped slaves to freedom in Canada. Oswego County provided more men to Union Army regiments, on a percentage basis, than any other county in New York State.
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