A benefit all-you-can-eat pasta dinner is scheduled for October 20 at the Oasis Room at Thunder Island from noon to 4 p.m. The event is taking place to raise money for the Barry family, Sue, Bob and Ryan. Ryan, who is 12, was riding a mountain bike at camp at Casowasco when he hit a rock on the trail, lost control of the bicycle and hit a tree.
The Canal Corporation performs these inspections by water annually, affording it the opportunity to examine the entire canal, its channel and embankments as well as connect with communities, elected officials, community leaders and other stakeholders across the state.
Thanks to the generous support of Entergy’s James A. FitzPatrick plant, the United Way of Greater Oswego County will once again provide first time parents with the must have book, Children Do Come with Directions: A Guide for Parents. Filled with valuable information, the book provides first time parents with tips and strategies that will help them develop into responsible and effective parents.
The Oswego County Legislature’s Government, Courts and Consumer Affairs Committee presented Deborah West with a certificate of appreciation for her 36 years of service to the county.
The Oswego County Health Department Staff Association recently donated $650 to the Food Bank of CNY. The association raised money through gift basket raffles to make the contribution, which will be used exclusively in Oswego County.
The Oswego boys varsity volleyball team remained unbeaten, the football team gave it a solid effort while the varsity tennis team did battle against two league foes. Meanwhile, the Oswego jayvee soccer team got behind early and couldn’t make up the deficit.
At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council approved some public hearings, but not all. A proposed amendment regarding the future of billboard signs in the Port City was tabled to allow councilors to glean more information.
The inaugural RJ Kart Sales Fall Frenzy 100-lap special took place on Friday at Oswego Kartway, with track champion and Classic winner Dan Kapuscinski leading every lap from pole position to collect the handsome winner’s prize of $1,000.
Fourth graders at Volney Elementary School are learning about Native American contributions to New York State. Students at Volney Elementary recently had classroom discussions on the Iroquois, and learned about dream catchers from Library Media Specialist Sarah Fay.
Mayor Tom Gillen has announced the launch of the 2013 Central New York Energy Challenge program. The challenge welcomes all citizens, neighborhoods, business groups and community organizations to form teams to set goals and reduce energy costs. Mayor Gillen has issued a challenge to Mayor Tobin of the city of Cortland to have some fun with the competition and rally more participation among Oswego’s citizens.
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