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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Farmers’ Markets Provide Locally Grown Nutrition for Local Residents

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.

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Sports

Fulton Force 16U Captures Cooperstown Baseball World Championship

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.

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Oswego Daily News

New Website Posts Water Sample Results of Local Lake Ontario Beaches

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.

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Mario, left, and Marcus Allison dive into their gyros at Harborfest.
Oswego Daily News

Harborfest Food – Something for Everyone

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.

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Community

Oswego AmeriCorps Is Recruiting Host Sites for Programs that Serve Youth

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.

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