Newborns
Aubrey Finkle
Aubrey Finkle was born in Oswego Hospital on April 22, 2014.
Month: May 2014
Sports
Tracey Road Equipment Presents Opening Night Saturday at Fulton Speedway; Girl Scouts Will Be On Hand For A Night Of Fun
On the race card for opening points night will be the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, NAPA Late Models, E&V Energy Novice Sportsman, A-Verdi Storage Containers 305 Sprints and Hilton’s Automotive Four-Cylinders.
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Small Business Week Celebration Starts May 12
The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a number of events to celebrate Small Business Week, May 12-14, in conjunction with National Small Business Week which is coordinated by the US Small Business Administration.
Oswego Daily News
Great Lakes Ice ‘Cool To Look At’ But Very Dangerous
The lingering icy cold early spring weather contributed to the large formation of ice on the Great Lakes, including Lake Ontario. It may be “cool to look at,” college officials say, but they warn it is very dangerous to walk on. The ice coverage has also contributed to the starvation of thousands of winter birds.
Oswego Daily News
Local Family Continues The Fight Against EEE
As the weather starts to heat up, so does The Maggie Sue Glenister Wilcox Foundation’s efforts to battle Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Sixth Ward Councilor Eric VanBuren received correspondence from Donna Wilcox, on behalf of the Maggie Sue Glenister Wilcox family, requesting permission to place signs in Oswego city parks, to make the community aware of the deadly EEE. The full council will vote on the request next week.
Sugar and Sugar Scanlon Funeral Homes
Kenneth G. Brett, 59
Kenneth G. “KGB” Brett, 59, of Oswego Town, died Sunday May 4, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family.
Foster Funeral Home
Judy L. Avery, 56
Judy L. (Gorman) Avery, 56, of Oswego, formerly of Fulton, joined her new life Saturday May 3, 2014, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness.
Community
More Scenes from Oswego County’s Earth Week
Earth Week, organized by the Oswego County Environmental Management Council, was from April 25 to May 4. Various groups and individuals helped clean up the area
Community
Harborfest Seeking Artists for Juried Arts and Crafts
Harborfest is seeking participants for the popular Juried Arts and Crafts venue at River Walk East during the 27th edition of the festival. The festival said it is one of the most popular attractions at Harborfest and is enjoyed by thousands of visitors who come back each year to view and purchase the quality craft items available.
Community
Barclay Highlights New York State’s Late Tax Freedom Day
Assemblyman Will Barclay announced Monday that New York State’s Tax Freedom was Sunday. Tax Freedom Day marks the date when New York State’s citizens have collectively earned enough money to pay their total tax bill for the year.