Community
Red Kettle Fundraiser Under Way
The Oswego County Salvation Army kicked off its Red Kettle fundraising campaign on Nov. 15. The goal this year is $110,000. Volunteers are needed to ring the bell.
Month: November 2013
Oswego Daily News
Local Efforts Launched to Address Tobacco Use Among Pregnant and Parenting Women
Even though this is the 38th year of the Great American Smokeout, tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable disease and death killing more than 25,000 New Yorkers every year. Locally, a group of health and human service providers are launching a new cessation program for pregnant and parenting women as part of the Great American Smokeout.
Community
Oswego County Harvest Dinner Successfully Showcases Locally Raised Foods
Upwards of 200 guests enjoyed a feast of locally raised foods at the Oswego County Harvest Dinner on October 18. The dinner was held at The American Foundry in Oswego and the 2013 event proved to be as successful in showcasing Oswego County agriculture as it has been in the three preceding years.
Community
OCO Employee Cited For Perfect Attendance
Karyn Atkinson, resident counselor with OCO Developmental Disabilities Services, was recently recognized for achieving perfect attendance during the past year.
Sports
It’s Official: Zemken Sets Full-Time Oswego Speedway Schedule
Corr/Pak Merchandising and Graham Racing announced this week the full-time commitment of Jessica Zemken to the Novelis Supermodified division at Oswego Speedway in 2014.
Fulton Daily News
Honor roll students were honored for the first quarter
Today’s News In The Raider: An opinion article on the role of the media in defining beauty, part five of Neal Burke’s space epic, The Fugitives, and some cold weather tonight in the Wednesday edition of RaiderNet Daily.
Fulton Daily News
Weather Notebook For November 20, 2013
Mostly sunny this afternoon. High in the lower 40s.
Community
Beware of ‘The Silent Killer’
With the colder weather upon us, now is the time to discuss the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning otherwise known as “The Silent Killer.”
Community
Thanksgiving Service set for Minetto Community
Rev. Chuck Forbes, pastor of the Minetto United Methodist Church, invites all members of the community to a Thanksgiving Eve Communion Service, at 7 p.m. on November 27. The Chancel Choir will perform the anthem, Still the Lord of All.
Community
DSS Hosts Dec. 5 Orientation Meeting for Future Foster and Adoptive Parents
The Oswego County Department of Social Services will sponsor an informational meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5, at the Department of Social Services, 100 Spring St., Mexico, for people who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents.