Month: January 2015
Jessica Lawler Named to AIC’s Fall 2014 Dean’s List
Jessica Lawler, majoring in Biology Major (BS) has been named to the Fall 2014 Dean’s List at American International College. Dean’s List students are full-time students with a grade point average of 3.3 to 4.0.
Enter to Win the Oswego County Fishing and Hunting Guide Photo Contest
The Oswego County Tourism Office is accepting photos of fishing, hunting and natural scenes to be used in its 2015-2016 Fishing and Hunting Guide. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. on January 23. The contest is open to county residents and non-residents, as long as the photos are taken in Oswego County within the last three years.
Holocaust Remembrance Day To Be Observed Jan. 27 at Fort Ontario
On Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Shannon Cilento will deliver an illustrated lecture on the history of the World War II post chapel – synagogue at Fort Ontario State Historic Site. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in the Enlisted Men’s Barracks inside the old stone fort. Plenty of free parking will be provided.
Barclay, Oaks Congratulate WRVO on Winning Edward R. Murrow Award with Legislative Resolutions
SUNY Oswego-based NPR affiliate WRVO was recently presented with state resolutions honoring the station for receiving the 2014 regional Edward R. Murrow Award. The local station received the award for its 51-minute documentary titled “New York in the World.” The documentary showcases many different parts of New York, including fashion in New York City and unions in Buffalo.
Laker Men’s Ice Hockey Falls To Southern New Hampshire University
The Oswego State men’s ice hockey team fell 4-3 to visiting Southern New Hampshire University despite out-shooting the Penmen 42-22 at the Marano Campus Center Arena on Sunday. It is just the Lakers’ second loss of the season, going to 10-2-2 while the Penmen improve to 6-7-1.
Wireless Phone Customers Reminded To Sign Up for Hyper-Reach Emergency Notifications
Oswego County residents who would like to receive emergency notifications through their wireless phones are reminded to sign up for the Hyper-Reach Broadcast Notification Service through Oswego County’s E 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Department. E 9-1-1 uses Hyper-Reach, which is capable of sending a message to targeted households at a rate of 10,000 telephone numbers per hour, to notify residents of community alerts and local emergencies.
Cleveland Historical Society Plans Dinner and Silent Auction
“This is a great opportunity for people to come out and enjoy a good meal, visit with friends and support the historical society,” said Kathy Darrow, vice president of the Cleveland Historical Society. “And, for those who don’t want to miss the SU Orangemen take on Clemson, the Legion will have a big screen TV for the game.”
Marie J. Wright, 83
Marie J. Wright, 83, of Oswego, died Thursday January 8, 2015, in the Niagara Hospice, Lockport, NY, after a short illness.
Richard A. Crouse, 78
Richard A. “Birdie” Crouse, 78, a lifelong resident of North Volney, passed away Saturday January 10, 2015, at home.