The Oswego County Health Department plans to conduct aerial spraying of approximately 22,775 acres in portions of the towns of Hastings, Mexico, New Haven, Palermo and Volney Friday and Saturday evenings, Aug. 8 and 9, depending on weather conditions. The aerial spray will begin after 6 p.m.
The Oswego City Band will present a concert comprised of Soloists, Musical, and Explosions on August 13 at Breitbeck Park, according to Trevor Jorgensen, concert band conductor.
From being a source of love and friendship to improving our mood and our health, pets can be such a big part of their owner’s life. Last week, we told you about new regulations to help protect our pets.
But there’s another group of animals who need your help, too, pets that are in shelters and looking to be adopted.
2014 marks the 30th year the Zonta Club of Oswego has presented the Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Award to a woman who has dedicated herself to making a difference in her community and serving as a role model to other women. Earhart began her career as a social worker and a member of Zonta before she made history flying across the Atlantic Ocean. On this special anniversary of the award, it is befitting that this year’s recipient, Diane Cooper-Currier, is also a social worker and a prominent leader in the health and human services sector in Oswego County.
Looking to ensure your child is prepared for kindergarten experience? Oswego County Head Start offers children a quality Pre-K program focused on preparing them for a successful transition to kindergarten. Head Start, which enrolls three- and four-year-old children, is provided at no cost to eligible families and is currently accepting applications for the 2014-2015 program year.
The fight against breast cancer in Oswego County is something that members of Cold Springs Golf Course in Mannsville take very seriously. Over the past five years the league has raised several thousand dollars in support of breast cancer awareness organizations. The past 3 years, the members have decided to donate proceeds to Oswego County Opportunities’ Cancer Services Program.
In the game of Scrabble, the word literacy is worth 13 points. In real life, it’s priceless. On Sept. 19, Literacy Volunteer will hold its eighth annual Diane Falise Memorial Scrabble Fest. One of Oswego County’s most entertaining fundraisers, Scrabble Fest offers devotees of the game the opportunity to enjoy an evening of friendly competition and more.
State Senator Patty Ritchie is teaming with the Fort Drum Regional Liaison Organization and other local leaders to urge people to stand up for Fort Drum by signing an online petition launched today at www.StandUpForDrum.com
The community is invited to watch a recently released and very popular family friendly movie at First United Church, 33 S. Third S., on August 15. The movie will be shown in the church parking lot and will start at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.
A visit from the Sons of Sam Motorcycle Club made for a wonderful and fun-filled summer night for some residents at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego. Members of the club’s Oswego chapter stopped at the healthcare residence as part of their weekly ride and spent some time socializing and talking about their club, their motorcycles and true to the club’s mission, shared some comradery with a local veteran.
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