Reminder: Testing of new emergency notification sirens installed by Exelon Generation and Entergy Nuclear will be held on Tuesday (July 28). All sirens will be activated for three minutes at approximately 10 a.m.
Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, honey, wine, and cheese are all out in abundance this time of year throughout the region and will be for the next few months at local farmers’ markets. Farmers’ markets provide an opportunity to buy local and give farmers a chance to provide home-grown produce straight to the consumer. The markets are located throughout the region and we’re fortunate to have as much fresh and homegrown produce as we do in our area.
The Fulton Force 16U (15-3) Elite travel baseball team finished first in the Cooperstown Baseball World Championships on July 23 at Oneonta University. The tournament was a weeklong event, hosting teams from the US and other countries. Force went 7-1 during the week. The Force 16U will play local when it continues its summer tournament schedule this week in Baldwinsville, July 30 through August 2.
Celebrating its 80th year, the Oswego City Band presents “Melodies and Movies” at Breitbeck Park on Wednesday (July 29) at 7:30 p.m. The ensemble will be performing a wide variety of styles appropriate for all ages and musical tastes.
Becoming most sunny and warm with increasing humidity today. High in the upper 80s.
The New York State Beach Water Quality website provides up-to-date information on the status and water sample results of public beaches at Mexico Point Park, Selkirk Shores State Park and Sandy Island Beach, and private beaches at Dowie Dale, Chedmardo, Brennan’s Beach and Ontario Shores campgrounds in Oswego County.
A field of 42 teams took to the links for a day of golf and fun in the 20th Annual United Way Golf Tournament, held recently at the Oswego Country Club.
Food, one of the many reasons people crowd Breitbeck Park in Oswego each summer for Harborfest. The usual selections like gyros, wine slushies and fried dough bring people back to the food and newer selections add a fun flare each year. Featuring the main concert stage, beer tent and a big selection of vendors, Breitbeck was the definitive stop for Harborfest-goers looking to relax, enjoy a meal and great music.
This year, 63 individuals are serving youth in Oswego County through the Oswego AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps, a national service program, addresses critical needs in local communities. Members in Oswego AmeriCorps provide mentoring, fitness activities, nutrition education and manage volunteers.
Sweet! Skittles and his brother, Chiclets, (yes it’s OK to change their names) are just two of many kittens in the care of the Oswego County Humane Society and they sure would like a home of their own. They’re not old enough to have developed any peculiar habits yet – just take them home and see what unfolds!
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