Oswego County TodayAugust 2014FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Johnny Benson shocked the crowd with his 1966 win in Oswego Speedway's International Classic.

‘Classic Moments’ Countdown: #22 Johnny Benson’s Surprise Victory – 1966 International Classic

August 9, 2014 Contributor

With 22 days remaining until the International Classic, the countdown continues with No. 22, Johnny Benson’s surprise victory in the 1966 International Classic. Just when most thought the Michigan invasion at the Speedway was over; Benson rode into the ’66 Classic with his white, upright No. 21 Supermodified and stole the show. Other than a rather obscure 30th place DNF in the 1964 Classic, Benson had never truly tried to compete at Oswego until the ’66 edition of the great race.

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Aerial Spraying Completed in Portion of Oswego County

August 8, 2014 Contributor

Aerial spraying of a large portion of the target area in central Oswego County took place Friday evening, Aug. 8, to reduce the mosquito population and the threat of EEE. The entire target area encompasses approximately 22,775 acres in portions of the towns of Hastings, Mexico, New Haven, Palermo and Volney. Weather permitting, the remainder will be finished on Saturday, Aug. 9.

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Fishing Reports for August 7, 2014

August 8, 2014 Contributor

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. Oswego River/Lake Ontario report: According to Larry Muroski of Larry’s Oswego Salmon Shop: With heavy rain throughout the region over the […]

Sandra Scott Travels: Big or Small, Museums Have A Lot To Offer

August 8, 2014 Contributor

I admit it, I am a museophile. Big or small, art or history, I enjoy all museums, but I favor the small museum. They are usually devoted to one topic so that I can learn all I need to know in an hour or so plus they usually are started by someone with a passion for the item. When John and I were in Nebraska we visited several such museums. The Kregel Windmill Company in Nebraska City was a windmill factory that was turned into a museum. Touch screens facilitate the self-guided tour.

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Oswego Country Club women’s Wednesday morning league donates to Human Concerns

August 8, 2014 Submitted article

Recently, the Oswego Country Club women’s Wednesday morning 9-hole league held a member/guest tournament. They conducted a 50/50 raffle with the proceeds benefiting Human Concerns, Inc., Oswego’s local food pantry.

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Driver Mike Ordway celebrates International Classic victory with car owner Clyde Booth.

‘Classic Moments’ Countdown: #23 Mike Ordway and Clyde Booth Finally Win a Classic – 2003 International Classic

August 8, 2014 Contributor

With 23 days remaining until the International Classic, the countdown continues with No. 23, looking back on the 2003 International Classic which saw Mike Ordway and Clyde Booth finally reach victory lane. Booth and Ordway had been trying to win the International Classic for 20 years; sometimes as teammates, sometimes as rivals.

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David C. Webb Memorial Park Bathing Beach Is Now Re-Opened

August 8, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department announced today (Aug. 8) that the David C. Webb Memorial Park Bathing Beach on Oneida Lake in the town of Constantia has been re-opened to swimming.

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Nearly $2,000,000 Targeted For Water Infrastructure In Oswego County

August 8, 2014 Contributor

U.S. senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Dan Maffei today (Aug. 8) announced that the town of Volney has been awarded $532,000 in grant funding and a $1,428,000 loan through the Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Development. The town will use the funds for infrastructure projects to build new water mains bringing clean water to residents in the community.

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Benedetto Pursues Family Court Judgeship

August 8, 2014 Contributor

Citing his years of experience as a Family Court Referee and a long record of community service, Thomas Benedetto is conducting a door-to-door campaign for Oswego County Family Court Judge.
A lifelong resident of the Amboy area, Benedetto brings 30 years of experience in the legal field, many years of service to local communities, youth and families, and extensive judicial experience as a Family Court Referee and legal advisor for Family Court judges.

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Fort, church, circus tent to stage events in college’s Artswego series

August 8, 2014 Contributor

As William Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage,” and SUNY Oswego’s Artswego Performing Arts Series has accepted the challenge, planning six dance, music and theatre events in sometimes-surprising places during its 2014-15 season. Audiences will experience the lineup of touring artists and ensembles at venues as different as an Oswego historic site and a lakeside circus tent. The unusual approach is a creative response to the temporary closure of Waterman Theatre during the extensive renovation of Tyler Hall on the SUNY Oswego campus.

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