Fulton Daily News
New advice advice column introduced in The Raider
Today’s News In The Raider: We catch up with the girl’s tennis team and hear about an orchestra group that is forming after school.
Year: 2013
Community
First woman president of the Farm Bureau Addresses Professional Women’s Group
Nancy Weber, the first woman president of the Farm Bureau, was the guest speaker for the Oswego Association of Business and Professional Women during the September 17 meeting. As a long-time dairy farmer in Mexico and representative on the CNY Regional Economic Development Committee, Weber spoke to the group about women in agriculture.
Community
Scriba Church Plans Fall Family Fun Fest
The United Baptist Church of Scriba presents its first Fall Family Fun Fest on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come join us for some fun, food, fellowship and games. It is free to the public and all are welcome.
Community
H. Lee White Museum and Maritime Center’s Hours Announced
The museum complex consists of a main building of exhibits highlighting more than 400 years of maritime history, the National Historic Landmark World War II Tug the “LT-5,” New York State Derrick Boat 8 from the Canal System, locally built schooner Ontario and Eleanor D, the last US commercial fishing vessel to work Lake Ontario.
Community
DSS Hosts Oct. 12 Orientation Meeting for Future Foster and Adoptive Parents
The Oswego County Department of Social Services will sponsor an informational meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 12, at the Department of Social Services, 100 Spring St., Mexico, for people who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents. Oswego County also needs Hispanic foster parents.
Community
Protect Your Family and Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Can Be Deadly. You can’t see or smell carbon monoxide, but at high levels it can kill a person in minutes. Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced whenever any fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood, or charcoal is burned.
Oswego Daily News
Open house Sept. 30 will showcase Shineman Center, Rice Creek
SUNY Oswego will host a community open house from noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 30, for its new Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation and renewed Rice Creek Field Station. Visitors can tour the facilities, see scientific demonstrations from students and faculty members, view poster presentations detailing student research, learn more about the facilities’ environmentally friendly initiatives and more
Community
Local Young Lady Competes For The Miss Teen Syracuse/Binghamton Title
Alexis Alfano of Oswego was recently selected to participate in the 2014 Miss Teen Syracuse/Binghamton pageant competition that will take place on October 12. Alexis learned of her acceptance into this year’s competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviewing in the local Syracuse/Binghamton area
Foster Funeral Home
Walter F. Howard Jr.
Walter F. Howard Jr., 63, of the town of Volney, entered into his Savior’s arms on Saturday, September 21, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.
Oswego Daily News
Run Raises Funds, Awareness For Suicide Prevention
Kevin Hines attempted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. “As soon as I jumped, I prayed to God that I’d survive,” Hines said. He survived and now travels the country helping raise awareness for many mental health and suicide awareness gatherings. Oswego, he said, was “fantastic” to host this weekend’s event.