Month: June 2016

Who wants their feathered friends to live in plain old wooden birdhouses? Not Bonnie Sommers of the Lakeside Artisans Cooperative in downtown Oswego.

Magician Captivates Students with Ecology Lesson

Students of Hastings-Mallory Elementary School learned the importance of protecting the earth’s environment during a presentation by “Dumpster Doug,” a magician and illusionist who advocates for recycling, resource conservation and more.

40th Anniversary Brings New Attractions to Sterling Renaissance Festival

“This year, Ren Fest 40 will be the biggest and most thrilling season yet,” said Doug Waterbury, owner of Sterling Renaissance Festival. “We’re debuting a brand-new, three-story venue, two new musical acts, and several highly anticipated performing acts.”

Fulton Man Charged with DWI Following Crash

On Sunday (June 12), at approximately 4:22 a.m., State Police responded to a one-car motor vehicle accident on County Route 7 in the town of Hannibal. Investigation at the scene revealed the operator, Daniel P. Ormsby, 26, of Fulton, was allegedly intoxicated.

Fulton Woman Charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated

On Sunday (June 12), at approximately 1:14 a.m., State Police stopped a vehicle on County Route 6 in the town of Volney for a traffic violation. Investigation at the scene revealed the operator, Krista D. Lastra, 35, of Fulton, was allegedly intoxicated.

PSC’s ‘Doing It Our Way’ Baseball Program to Start

“Doing It Our Way” is a program offered through Parents of Special Children, which provides opportunities for special needs individuals to participate in recreational activities that they may not otherwise be able to join. The purpose of the program continues to be an encouragement of being a team player, having positive sportsmanship and living an active lifestyle.

Shutts Back on Track at Oswego Kartway with State Clone Light Victory

Defending Clone Heavy track champion Jamie Shutts returned to his winning ways on Friday, dominating the State Clone Light field behind the wheel of his No. 2 machine.

Central Square Students Launch Weather Balloon Near Space

Fifth grade A.A. Cole Elementary students launched a weather balloon near space to an altitude of over 50,000 feet, nearly ten miles. The weather was bright and sunny, a perfect day for liftoff.

Fulton Man Charged In WalMart Larceny

On Friday June 10, State Police in Fulton received a larceny complaint at WalMart on State Route 3 in the town of Granby. On June 11, State Police located the suspect, Erwin C. Ouderkirk, 48, of Fulton, and took him into custody.

Fairgrieve Elementary Holds Annual Teddy Bear Picnic

First grade students at Fairgrieve Elementary School celebrated reading in style with their favorite “best buddy” at the annual Teddy Bear Picnic. The event was a well-deserved reward for their hard work in school this year.