Sports
Purtell named to SUNYAC All-Academic Team for Fall 2015
The All-Academic Team honors varsity athletes who have earned a minimum 3.3 grade point average for the semester in which they competed.
Month: February 2016
Community
Airman Burnett Graduates Training
U.S. Air Force Airman Jordan R. Burnett graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Fulton Daily News
Increase in Fire Reports Throughout County ‘Normal’ During Winter
Although fire and ice don’t generally mix well, winter weather brings about the ideal conditions to cause structural fires. Recently, Oswego County Today has received multiple reports of structure fires throughout the county including a large barn fire at a local farm, an apartment complex fire that left numerous families without homes and a garage fire believed to have been started by a wood stove. These reportings, along with many others, have left our readers wondering what is going on to cause such a spike in fires throughout the county. Read the full article for information and tips from Fulton City Fire Department’s Assistant Fire Chief David Eiffe in regards to winter fires.
Sugar and Sugar Scanlon Funeral Homes
George B. Lenton, 78
George B. Lenton, 78, of Fulton, died Monday February 15, 2016, peacefully with his family and friends by his side.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego County Celebrates 200 Years of History
Oswego County marks its 200th anniversary this year with a variety of events and activities throughout its cities, towns and villages. Legislator Shawn Doyle, District 3, chairman of the Oswego County Bicentennial Committee, will lead a “History Moment” to open each monthly Legislature meeting.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Assembly Raises Awareness About Heart Defects and Disease
February is American Heart Month. To help recognize the importance of heart health, the Assembly passed two resolutions this month, one for those who are born with heart defects and one for those who later develop heart disease.
Community
Dancing With The Community Stars Scheduled
Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce its 10 year anniversary of Dancing with the Community Stars. The event this year will be on March 4 and 5 at The American Foundry. The theme this year is Masquerade Ball.
Community
Hearing Tests Help Determine Whether A Community member Can Benefit from Hearing Aids
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, adults under age 50 should have their hearing tested at least every decade. After age 50, you should have a hearing test every three years. Community members should also get tested if you notice that you’re having a harder time hearing, regardless of your age or screening history.
Community
‘Love Letters’ Has Sentimental Value For Theatre Du Jour In 2016
It’s back by popular demand, the show that started it all… “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney. Theatre Du Jour first presented this charming and profound piece to the community last February as its inaugural production.
Community
Cooperative Extension to Hold Workshop on Establishing a Community Garden
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will hold a workshop entitled “Planting the Seed: An Introduction to Establishing a Community Garden” at the Mexico VFW at 5930 Scenic Ave. (State Route 3) just north of the village of Mexico. This educational program will take place on March 8, from 6-8 p.m.