Year: 2014
Peter R. Walker, 71
Peter R. Walker 71, died Friday October 17, 2014, at his home peacefully with his family by his side.
Debra A. Emal, 61
Debra A. Emal, 61, a former resident of Oswego and a resident of Fraser, Colorado for the past 30 years, died Friday October 10, 2014, as the result of an automobile accident.
Lanigan students showcase creativity in orchestra class
As part of a lesson to learn the different families of musical instruments, fifth and sixth grade students were asked to create an instrument that had at least two different pitches. The results were overwhelming, as nearly 200 students created a variety of ideas for the project.
Oswego State men’s soccer team blanks Geneseo
The Oswego State men’s soccer team defeated host Geneseo 1-0 on Friday afternoon. With the win improves the team’s record to 4-8-2 on the season and 3-3-1 in the SUNYAC.
Board of Elections Will Be Open Extra Hours for Voters and Candidates
The Oswego County Board of Elections office will be open extra hours on the following dates for those who wish to receive absentee ballot applications or file paperwork. The Board of Elections is located at 185 E. Seneca St., Oswego.
Granby First Graders Plan Blood Drive
In the study of the human body, first grade students at Granby Elementary School have learned all about blood and its importance in life. To put that knowledge into a practical community service project, the students and their teachers have organized a blood drive at the school to be held on October 22 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Kenney Middle School students have fun during fire prevention lesson
As part of an annual fire safety awareness lesson, students from several life skills classes at DMK congregated into a classroom where real-life firefighters greeted them. The firemen discussed the dangers associated with house fires and provided ways to prevent such accidents from occurring.
Donna M. Baker, 70
Donna M. Baker, 70, of Oswego, passed away Friday October 17, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sandra Scott Travels: Enjoy The View at Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park is located 35 miles southwest of Rochester and 60 miles southeast of Buffalo in Livingston and Wyoming counties. The park is roughly 17 miles long, covering 14,350 acres of land along the Genesee River with three major waterfalls and several lesser ones. The largest is 107 feet high. The canyon was carved by the river over thousands of years with some of the cliffs nearly 600 feet above the river. John and I have been to Letchworth several times and it is at its loveliest in the fall.