For 175 years, the Great New York State Fair has attracted millions of people to Upstate New York; offering rides, food, exhibits that highlight New York agriculture, concerts from big name performers and so much more. If you’re planning on visiting the Great New York State Fair, here’s a look at some of the new exhibits, entertainment and food offerings that will help to make this year’s the best yet:
Merrill T. Young, 94, passed Sunday August 16, 2015, from this life peacefully, with his family by his side, at St. Luke Health Services, after a brief illness.
Ruth E. Merz, 95, passed away on Wednesday August 12, 2015, at St. Luke Health Services, Oswego.
“Wild beasts” and more will be out at the Summer Fun Day at the Richardson-Bates Museum at 135 E. Third St., Oswego, on Aug. 23 from 2-4 p.m. There will be games with prizes for everyone, songs by the New Horizons Chorus and refreshments provided by Stewart’s of Oswego.
“Next year, we are also commemorating the Oswego County Bicentennial,” said Fort Ontario State Historic Site Superintendent Paul Lear, chairman of the Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium Committee. “Several local speakers will be included in the stellar panel of presenters. They will talk about a variety of topics related to the history of the county and its origins.”
Oswego County is currently experiencing a shortage of foster homes for children and teens. At any given time, there are up to 60 children in foster care. Less than half of the teens in care have the option to reside in a local foster home. As a result, they are placed in foster homes, group homes or other types of residential facilities outside of the county.
Nevan John Deveney was born in Oswego Hospital on Aug. 16, 2015, at 6:39 a.m.
The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Public Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 29, at the Oswego County Highway Garage. The event will feature children’s games and prizes, a bike giveaway and bike rodeo, free child ID cards, free car seat checks, and information on a variety of local services such as bicycle safety, search and rescue operations, and several other community programs.
Another hot and humid day with a thunderstorm possible today. High near 90.
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