On Aug 2, more than two dozen volunteers participated in the pulling and removal of the invasive water chestnut from areas around the historical Battle Island area of the Oswego River. Volunteers were a diverse group including NY Sea Grant Launch Stewards and people from Jefferson and Onondaga counties – and visitor from Colorado.
A mix of sun and clouds today. High 80 to 85.
Carmella Kieper, 90, of Oswego, died Sunday morning August 10, 2014, in Oswego Hospital.
Carolyn Handville, program coordinator for Oswego County Opportunities’ Cancer Services Program Partnership, has announced that NOCHSI’s Mexico Health Center has joined the Cancer Services Program’s network of over 25 health care provider offices throughout Oswego County. The Mexico Health Center is conveniently located in the town of Mexico, 5856 Scenic Ave.
Although it is still summer, the Salvation Army is looking ahead to its annual Red Kettle Campaign, which begins November 14 and ends December 24. Contributions raised through this campaign are critical to our operations which serve those in need within Oswego County throughout the year.
The Minetto United Methodist Church will host a free dinner on August 24. Serving will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The menu will be hot meatball sandwiches, French fries, vegetable, and dessert. Donations are not expected but will be accepted.
U.S. senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand on Friday, Aug. 8, announced a $750,000 grant and a $308,000 loan for the town of Sandy Creek from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This federal funding will be used to update and expand the town’s critical water district #2 in order to replace water mains. This update will ensure the new water mains are compliant with regulations and meet supply and distribution standards.
The New York State Department of Budget reported in its quarterly update that the state estimates it will receive $4.2 billion in 2015 from financial settlements reached by the Department of Financial Services, Department of Law, and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. This is unexpected revenue for the state and has provided us with a surplus. There are a number of ideas circulating on how or if we should spend this money.
Dozens of community members and visitors filled the Clubhouse Tavern for the United Way’s ninth annual Harborfest Breakfast. Committee members and volunteers kept busy cooking and serving breakfast all morning as those eager support Stuff-A-Bus gathered to enjoy breakfast and support a worthwhile project.
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