Sports
Herkimer County Community College Student Athletes Honored
Forty Herkimer County Community College student athletes were presented awards at an end of year ceremony held recently.
Year: 2013
Arts and Entertainment
Players Set To Stage ‘Mame’
That blockbuster Broadway musical of 1956 is now fully cast and rehearsals have begun on the Oswego Players Frances Marion Brown stage for “Mame.” The show is being staged by director, Inez Manor Parker, with musical direction by the most “able” Abel Searor.
Community
SUNY Oswego Center to host workshop on winning government contracts
For many small businesses, gaining government contracts may seem too challenging, but it could be just a matter of knowing the process, which can be learned during a workshop from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 17, at SUNY Oswego Phoenix Center, organizers said.
Sports
AsphaltVision, Oswego Speedway Plan Aggressive Live Broadcast Schedule
The aggressive live video schedule will cover all four races at Oswego Speedway in the month of June, two events in July including the fifth annual King of Wings, and three events in August highlighted by the $10,000 to win Mr. Novelis Supermodified event on August 3.
Community
Oswego Resident Schuffenecker Earns Connecticut College Degree
Samantha Schuffenecker was awarded a bachelor of arts degree from Connecticut College at the 95th commencement ceremony on May 19. Schuffenecker majored in Biological Sciences.
Community
Cayuga CC Telcom Department recognizes students’ accomplishments
Earlier this month, the Cayuga Community College Telecommunications Technology (telcom) department recognized several students during its annual banquet at the Auburn Public Theatre.
Oswego Daily News
We’ve Seen Enough – Oswego County Health Advocates Stand Up Against Big Tobacco
Oswego County health advocates have seen enough marketing from the tobacco industry. That’s the message they’ll be emphasizing today, May 31, World No Tobacco Day, along with partners around New York State and the world. According to the Surgeon General, tobacco industry marketing is a cause of youth tobacco use.
Other Funeral Homes
Helen M. Benzing, 94
Helen M. Benzing, 94, a resident of 20 Herrick St., Oswego, passed away Thursday May 30, 2013, at St. Luke Health Services.
Oswego Daily News
Schumer, Gillibrand announce More Than $100,000 Federal Grant For New Haven Fire Department
Today (May 31), U.S. senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the New Haven Volunteer Fire Corporation was awarded a $101,757 federal grant in Round 28 of the FY12 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
Oswego Daily News
Ritchie, State Officials Join To Boost Motorcycle Safety
Beginning this weekend, the Thruway will use its electronic Variable Message Signs to increase driver awareness. Senator Ritchie had asked for the state Thruway Authority’s help in the wake of a series of horrific motorcycle crashes that claimed the lives of a number of local bikers. From June 1 to 8, the Thruway will flash the messages, “Watch for Motorcycles” and “Share the Road” on signs boards across its system.