Two of the Oswego Minor Hockey Mite teams collected kid friendly food for the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army helps feed school aged children during the holiday break who will not receive breakfast and lunch offered by the school district.
Residents of Pulaski and the American Red Cross are joining together for a “Communities That Care” blood drive on December 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion at 3350 Maple Ave., Pulaski. A “Communities That Care” blood drive is a Red Cross initiative to engage local citizens and boost regional blood supplies by enlisting community support.
On Christmas Eve, First United Church, 33 S. Third St., will host ‘A Festival of Lessons, Carols and Candlelight.” The service will feature the reading of familiar Christmas scripture, the singing of traditional Christmas carols, the music ministry of the Chancel Choir and the United Voices Quartet and the lighting of candles at the close of the service.
More than 2,000 children in Oswego County will receive donated Christmas gifts this year, thanks to the Oswego County Children’s Fund Inc. and many volunteers and local organizations.
Today’s News In The Raider: An interesting column about applying for college and the newest installment of “The Fugitives” in today’s RaiderNet Daily.
Snow and some sun north and east of the lake today. Highs near 30.
A new interpretive panel of the U.S. Brig Oneida, part of the history-themed Great Lakes Seaway Trail Outdoor Storyteller sign series, was unveiled recently at the north end of Riverwalk West in West Linear Park. The location gives visitors the opportunity to envision this significant part of Oswego’s history in the War of 1812.
Spirits will be lifted at Golisano Children’s Hospital over Christmas due to the generosity of G. Ray Bodley students, who collected presents for the patients. The idea, Kids Helping Kids, was inspired by ninth grade student Daniel Hotaling.
The organization was formed in 2002 to honor the local men who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and keep alive the memories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, according to chairman John Canale. He describes the members of the group as “patriots” and “heroes.”
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