Oswego County TodayMarch 2015FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Oswego School Board Concludes March With Busy Agenda

March 30, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego City School District Board of Education did much more than hear about the (budgetary) obstacles confronting it at the final regular meeting of March. A full agenda awaited the board members as they sat down. In the “Board of Education” portion of the agenda, approval was granted for a proposed policy relating to “Entitlement to Attend-Age and Residency” policy as well as the pupil instructional calendar for 2015-16.

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Gene J. Himes, 94

March 30, 2015 Contributor

Gene J. Himes, 94, and a former resident of Candlewood Drive in the town of Scriba, passed away Monday morning March 30, 2015, at St. Luke Health Services, Inc.

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John W. Dix, 83

March 30, 2015 Contributor

John W. Dix, 83, of Volney, passed away peacefully Friday March 27, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family.

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Stunning G. Ray Bodley Orchestra

March 30, 2015 Submitted article

The G. Ray Bodley High School Symphonic Orchestra and Concert Orchestra put on a stunning performance for their Music in Our Schools Month concert.

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C’s Beverage Center, CNY CPR Return to Partner with Oswego Speedway’s Summer Championship

March 30, 2015 Contributor

The Summer Championship will return to Oswego Speedway on July 18 with C’s Beverage Center of Oswego and CNY CPR of Baldwinsville presenting the action in the Novelis Supermodified and Pathfinder Bank SBS divisions.

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Bodley’s Got Talent Supports Charities

March 30, 2015 Submitted article

Students, faculty and community members attended the 2015 Bodley’s Got Talent at G. Ray Bodley High School recently. The event is only possibly through the efforts of the HOPE Club (Helping Other People Everywhere) at the school. According to club adviser Catherine Cronk, more than $1,500 was raised this year for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Volunteers for Peace.

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United Way to Distribute FEMA Funding

March 30, 2015 Contributor

United Way of Greater Oswego County has announced that it is in the planning stages for the distribution of $73,832 in funding that it has received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Those agencies interested in applying for FEMA funding must submit requests to the United Way of Greater Oswego County no later than April 3.

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Blanche H. Howell, 99

March 30, 2015 Contributor

On Monday March 30, 2015, Blanche H. Howell, 99, a resident of Oswego passed away with her family by her side.

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State Budget Includes Record Funding For Agriculture

March 30, 2015 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie announced today (March 30), that the new State Budget will include record funding for agriculture programs designed to connect consumers with locally produced farm products, increase farmers’ yields, boost rural economies and strengthen the future of family farms.

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Community

Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Easter Pets

March 30, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Dear readers, It’s almost Easter and maybe you are thinking adorable little bunnies or chicks should be a part of your life, or your kids’ life, or your grandchildren’s life. If you are a regular […]