Oswego Daily News
County Sheriff Issues Warning About Con Men
The onset of spring brings thoughts of making home improvements and repairs, “But, watch out for dishonest home repair firms,” warns Oswego County Sheriff, Reuel A. Todd.
Month: April 2014
Community
Oswego County Historical Society Fundraiser Set April 25
The Oswego County Historical Society will host its 27th Annual “Not So Silent Auction” fundraiser on April 25 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St.
Admission is $20 and includes a food buffet and cash bar. Tickets will be available at the door.
Community
Conference Center To Host Oswego County Tourism Ambassador Program
In an effort to increase the tourism and hospitality knowledge of Oswego County’s front-line employees, a free four-hour training program is being offered at the Lake Ontario Conference Center on May 19 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Community
Head Start Sites Host Evening of Fun
Three local Fulton Head Start sites (Pinewoods Head Start, Fairgrieve Head Start/UPK, and Fulton Head Start) recently hosted an evening of fun activities centered around the beloved children’s author, Eric Carle.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
New Ethics Laws a Start but More Needs to Be Done to Improve How New York Handles Politicians Gone Bad
“Ethics reform” has been a buzz phrase heard in Albany and around the state a lot over the last few years and for good reason. Lately, there have been several high profile cases of wrongdoing by state officials. However, as is often the case in state politics, what is meant by “ethics reform” depends who is providing the rhetoric.
Sports
Power Seal Asphalt Sealing Adds To Fulton Speedway $1,000-To-Win Industrial Tire Of CNY Sportsman Shootout Series Event
Tom Juno and Power Seal Asphalt Sealing is continuing where he left off last year. On April 26, Juno will post a purse of $300 for the Sportsman Power Seal Dash. The top two finishers from each heat race will be eligible.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego County Clerk will travel to Russia
Oswego County Clerk Michael C. Backus will visit Russia for 12 days in May as part of an international exchange program organized by the American Council of Young Political Leaders and sponsored by the US State Department, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. He plans to share information about Oswego County fishing and manufacturing, along with state tourism opportunities like the Baseball Hall of Fame. SUNY Oswego, Le Moyne College and Syracuse University will also be topics of discussion.
Community
BOCES students create a Peep-centric scene depicting minor league baseball team
Brightly colored marshmallow bunnies and chicks recently invaded teacher Robyn Yorker’s Blue Team classroom at Oswego County BOCES Stepping Stones Day Program in Fulton. The students were challenged to build a Peep-centric scene, and chose to represent professional baseball in Central New York.
Community
Murphy’s Automotive Solutions celebrates Grand Opening
The new automotive repair and maintenance business occupies 3,300 square feet on a 1.75-acre site at 21 Fred Haynes Boulevard in the town of Oswego. The business employs five.
Community
Historian To Speak At Oswego Library
The Oswego Public Library is offering an excellent opportunity to view the history of the town and village of Hannibal. Town and village historian Lowell Newvine will be offering a slide and PowerPoint program on Hannibal’s past in the Erik and Emily Cole Community Room of the Oswego Public Library on May 3 from 1-2 p.m.