Community
Rotary Recognizes Madden Rowlee
One of the many scholarships the Fulton Noon Rotary Club gives each year to graduating seniors of Fulton High School is the Sylvia and Sandy Squires Scholarship. This year’s winner was Madden Rowlee.
Month: July 2015
Community
Tales of the Haunted Harbor Scheduled
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum presents “Tales of the Haunted Harbor: Myths, Legends and Lighthouse Stories” on August 14, at 7:30 p.m., gates open with pre-show activities. The public is invited to join us at the historic Derrick Boat 8 for a night of mysteries, myths and ghost stories.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego School Administrators, Board To Set Goals For District
At Tuesday’s Oswego School Board meeting, Superintendent Ben Halsey elaborated on the district’s board of education workshop, goal-setting process and plans for a “Wall of Distinction.” He wants to set specific goals in three major categories: academic excellence, student achievement; fiscal responsibility and infrastructure; and governance and communication. Plans are also under way “to acknowledge the outstanding people that have come through these doors and contributed to society,” the superintendent said.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Eyes Major Improvements At Fitzhugh Park
Fitzhugh Park’s playground may be getting a multi-million dollar facelift. Amy Birdsall, planning and zoning director, said she had received correspondence from Lisa Glidden, requesting council support for a grant submission to the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The amount being applied for is the maximum amount of $500,000 the required match is $166,666 of which all will be accounted for with in-kind services and volunteer time, she said.
Community
COCOAA, NYCPG Join Forces with Local Organizations to Educate Youth on Problem Gambling
In February, the County of Oswego Council on Alcoholism and Addictions received funding from the New York Council on Problem Gambling to participate in the YOU(th) Decide project to work to prevent underage gambling in Oswego County.
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Midway Drive-In PLAYING JULY 23-30 FAMILY FRIENDLY
PLAYING JULY 23-30 FAMILY FRIENDLY TRIPLE FEATURE FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY DOUBLE FEATURE MONDAY-THURSDAY MINIONS (PG) Animated 8:50 All Nights INSIDE OUT (PG) Animated 12:20 Friday 10:30 Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday Does Not Play on Monday & Tuesday […]
Community
Volunteers Will Pull Water Chestnut Plants on Oswego River Aug. 1
Volunteers will gather at the home of Dick and Naneen Drosse, 16 Hickory Grove Spur, Fulton, at 10 a.m. Aug. 1, to pull water chestnut plants on the Oswego River near Battle Island. The public is invited to participate.
Ritchie
Protecting Yourself From The Pests Of Summer
From swimming and hiking to gardening and camping, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. However, what many people don’t consider is that in warmer weather, bugs like ticks and mosquitoes thrive and can make a snack out of you if you’re not careful. The effects of these insects can be as pesky as a small bite and in other, more serious cases can be deadly.
Sports
Fulton Speedway To Host 25 $1,000-To-Win Upstate Sportsman Alliance With Outlaw 200 Weekend Spot Up For Grabs
Some of the best Sportsman talent in Upstate New York will not only be battling for 30 laps and the $1,000 winner’s share but will also be looking to grab an important guaranteed starting spot for the lucrative Industrial Tire Of CNY Sportsman Shootout 50 during the 30th Annual Outlaw 200 Weekend October 2-3 at the Fulton Speedway.
Community
New Emergency Notification Sirens will be tested July 28
Testing of new emergency notification sirens installed by Exelon Generation and Entergy Nuclear will be held July 28. All sirens will be activated for three minutes at approximately 10 a.m. that day.