Oswego County TodayJuly 2014FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Midway Drive-In Seeks Help Of Community To Rebuild

July 23, 2014 Contributor

While we have been questioning the future of the drive-in there has been a seemingly endless stream of automobiles pulling over to the side of the road or pulling into the driveway with folks getting out of their cars to stand quietly and to gaze upon the mangled screen tower, as though at a wake paying their final respects; many capturing photos for remembrance. There has been an amazing outpouring from the community through personal emails, visits at the theatre and through social media.

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William Foley takes notes during Tuesday night's Oswego School Board meeting. In background, from left are: board vice president Lynda Sereno, board president Kathleen Allen and Ben Halsey, superintendent.

Long-Time District Clerk Announces Retirement

July 23, 2014 Steve Yablonski

After more than 20 years on the job, William Foley will step down next month from his position as clerk for the Oswego City School District. Foley, who also acts as the district’s public information officer, said he applied for the position because the ad said they were looking for someone to help promote the school district – something the OHS grad felt he could do well.

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Mayor Gillen Announces Appointment of Zoning and Planning Director

July 23, 2014 Contributor

Oswego Mayor Tom Gillen is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy L. Birdsall as the Zoning and Planning Director for the city of Oswego. She will lead the Zoning and Planning Department. Her responsibilities will include overseeing city land use policies, zoning administration, and planning and development efforts.

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Annual Fulton City Employees Golf Tourney Benefits Catholic Charities

July 23, 2014 ChirelloMarketing

The city of Fulton employees have partnered with Catholic Charities of Oswego County for the fourth annual city of Fulton employees’ golf tournament fundraiser. The event will be held July 26, at Emerald Crest Golf Course, Palermo.

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Oswego Cinema 7 Thu 07/24/14 – Thu 07/24/14

July 23, 2014 Contributor

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Oswego Mayor Tom Gillen joins members of the Oswego Firefighters' Association in presenting a donation of school supplies to the United Way’s Stuff-A-Bus campaign. The department is currently accepting school supplies at its headquarters at 35 E. Cayuga St. From left are: Stuff-A-Bus chairperson Jo Ann Conzone; Jennifer Losurdo; Allison McGrath; Melanie Trexler, executive director of the United Way; John Geraci, president, Local 126 Oswego Firefighters' Association; Miller McMillan; Giuliana McMillan; Fire Chief Jeff McCrobie; and Mayor Gillen.

Oswego City Firefighters help United Way Stuff-A-Bus

July 23, 2014 Contributor

Allison McGrath, committee member for the United Way of Greater Oswego County’s Stuff-A-Bus Campaign has announced that the Oswego Fire Fighters Association Local 126 is now collecting school supplies in support of the Stuff-A-Bus campaign at its main headquarters, 35 E. Cayuga St.

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Stepping Stones students launch science experiment

July 23, 2014 Submitted article

For students on the Blue Team at the Oswego County BOCES’ Stepping Stones Day Program, learning was in the air – literally – during a recent classroom lesson that incorporated physics, math and engineering.

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Camp Hollis Welcomes Oswego County Legislators

July 23, 2014 Contributor

Camp Hollis recently invited the Oswego County Legislature to come out and tour the facility, meet the campers and enjoy lunch on the picturesque lakeside campus.

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Oswego Students Earn Writing Contest Recognition

July 23, 2014 Contributor

Oswego City School District students were recognized in the 26th Oswego County Reading Council Writing Contest. Kingsford and Fitzhugh elementary schools along with the Oswego Middle School were well-represented in the annual event and several students earned awards for their “My Dream Vacation” writing piece.

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Health Officials Warn of Dangers of Blue-Green Algae

July 23, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reminds people using area beaches this summer to be on the look-out for blue-green algae, a microscopic organism that can pose a health risk to humans and animals when they are exposed to them in large enough quantities.

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