Month: September 2014

SUNY Oswego has taken over as host campus of the American Journal of Undergraduate Research, a peer-reviewed, open-source publication for student scholarly and creative work in a wide variety of fields. Chemistry department faculty member Kestutis Bendinskas, a subject editor with the journal for eight years, rose to editor, succeeding the late Cliff Chancey of the University of Northern Iowa, who established the journal in 2002.

Oswego County Legislature Proclaims Literacy Month

The Oswego County Legislature’s Human Services Committee recognized September as Literacy Month. More than 12 percent of Oswego County adults experience literacy issues that severely impact their lives.

Joseph A. LiVoti Sr., 87

Joseph A. LiVoti Sr., 87, of Fulton, died Monday September 22, 2014, at Michaud Residential Health Services, Fulton.

Tailwater Lodge Partners with Stash Hotel Rewards

Tailwater Lodge, located on the banks of the Salmon River, today (Sept. 22) announced a partnership with Stash Hotel Rewards, the nation’s largest point-based rewards program for independent hotels. Joining Syracuse properties, Hotel Skyler, Genesee Grande Hotel and Parkview Hotel, Tailwater Lodge becomes the fourth hotel in The Woodbine Group portfolio to partner with Stash.

Sandy Creek Middle and High School Hold Open House

Students were once again eager to bring their parents to the yearly Sandy Creek Middle and High School Open House to introduce them to their teachers and show them what a day in middle/high school looks like.

Fulton Schools Celebrate Attendance Awareness Month

Attendance was no issue at the Fulton City School District’s Attendance Awareness Celebration on Sept. 14, in honor of Attendance Awareness Month. A multitude of children and families attended the event. Local organizations such as ARISE and the Oswego County Health Department set up interactive booths for the children.

Positive turnout at Kenney Middle School’s open house

Hannibal Central School District’s Dennis M. Kenney Middle School open house Thursday proved to be a success, as students, parents and teachers gathered to discuss the coming year. With approximately 450 students enrolled at DMK, the event was well attended, something Principal Dee Froio noted as being “incredibly important.”

‘Health Benefit Coverage in NYS – The Post Healthcare Reform Market’ to be Presented at October WNET Meeting

Since the passing and implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the health benefits market place in New York has changed. There are more options to purchase coverage, as well as several more rules. Brooks Wright, KBM Management, will help us sort out these options at the next Women’s Network for Entrepreneurial Training’s monthly breakfast meeting on October 2 at 8 a.m. at the SUNY Oswego Phoenix Center.

McClemons Celebrates 25 Years Of Service With Oswego County

The Oswego County Legislature’s Infrastructure, Facilities and Technology Committee presented Theresa McClemons with a certificate of appreciation for her 25 years of service.

The Loaner For Life Program Continues

The Oswego Fire Department would like to remind all residents and visitors of The Loaner For Life Program. Lifejackets are available for loan at the East Side Fire Station free of charge.