Oswego County TodayApril 2016FREE Independent News for Oswego County

OCO Raises $20,000 While Celebrating Being ‘Fifty and Fabulous’

April 13, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The theme for this year’s annual Bowl-A-Fun OCO Fundraiser: “Fifty and Fabulous.” With George Hoffman from The Dinosaur 95.3 as emcee for the day, the event kicked off at Lakeview Lanes and provided food, drinks, cake, live entertainment, raffles and lots of fun. Different from previous years, the bowlers only competed in one flight of bowling and while the second flight usually competes, OCO instead hosted a 50th anniversary celebration open to the public who picked up a free ticket ahead of time.

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Fulton Man Arrested For Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop

April 13, 2016 Contributor

On Tuesday at approximately 9:27 p.m., State Police stopped a vehicle on Oneida Street in Fulton for failure to stop at a red light. Following an investigation, passenger, Justin Fellows was found to allegedly be in possession of Suboxone without a prescription, as well as cocaine.

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Mary Jean Miller, 57

April 13, 2016 Contributor

Mary Jean Miller, 57, of Oswego, died on Sunday April 10, 2016, at her home after a battle with cancer.

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SUNY Oswego Program Brings Students Together with St. Francis Commons Residents

April 13, 2016 Submitted article

Students from SUNY Oswego’s Adopt-A-Grandparent Program have had an active year engaging with residents at St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence. The Adopt-A-Grandparent Program connects students with senior adults in the community through programs and activities.

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A Big Win For The Lady Raider Lacrosse Team

April 13, 2016 Contributor

Today’s News: All-County chorus and presidential qualities are
discussed in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Weather Notebook For April 13, 2016

April 13, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Still cool with early sun followed by increasing clouds today. High about 45.

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Oswego Health Announces Partnership With Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists

April 13, 2016 Contributor

Oswego Health and Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists announce a collaboration, which will bring SOS orthopedic surgeons to Oswego County to provide care. The SOS staff will work alongside Oswego Health’s orthopedic team to provide office visits at the Oswego Health Services Center and perform surgeries in Oswego Hospital’s surgery center.

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Maritime Museum, CMOO Offer Youth Art Workshop

April 13, 2016 Contributor

As part of the “Oswego Lighthouse: A Community Arts Project,” the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego will host a youth art workshop entitled “Sailor Sam Saves the Lighthouse! Intro to Illustration” on April 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Oswego. This event is appropriate for children ages 5 to10 years old.

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Increased Library Funding Includes Support for Operating and Capital Improvements

April 13, 2016 Contributor

As Americans celebrate National Library Week, State Senator Patty Ritchie announced that the new state budget includes a $9 million boost in funding for libraries, an investment that will increase and enhance learning opportunities statewide for patrons.

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Women’s Advocate, Running Legend Kathrine Switzer To Speak At SUNY Oswego

April 13, 2016 Contributor

Running and women’s advocate Kathrine Switzer, a member of the National Women’s Hall of Fame, will speak at 6 p.m. April 26, in Sheldon Hall ballroom. Switzer will appear on behalf of the Bob ’78 and Robbi Feinberg Family Fund series, which this year features presentations on sports and gender.

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