Year: 2013

Robin France, a teacher with Oswego County Opportunities’ Head Start program, was recently recognized with a longevity award for 20 years of service to OCO and its consumers.

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.