Oswego County TodayJuly 2016FREE Independent News for Oswego County

City Officials Visit Reach Youth Repairing Homes in Fulton

July 19, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

City officials traveled through the city of Fulton to meet Reach program youth at work sites as they rehabilitated more than 50 homes in the area. Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. and first, second and third ward councilmen Thomas Kenyon, David Ritchie, and Donald Patrick Jr. respectively, visited many of the work sites to meet the Reach youth and staff, and speak with participating homeowners. “This is really great,” said Mayor Woodward. “The kids are working really hard and the homeowners are very appreciative.”

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St. Luke Family of Caring Nurses Announce Date for Bone Density Screening

July 19, 2016 Submitted article

Nurses from Michaud Residential Health Services, St. Luke Health Services and Bishop’s Commons will offer their popular community bone density screening on August 2 at the State Street United Methodist Church, 357 State St., Fulton, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The bone density screening is free of charge and open to the public.

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James Edward McGann, 76

July 19, 2016 Contributor

James Edward McGann, 76, a resident of East First Street in Oswego, passed away Sunday July 17, 2016, at St. Luke Health Services.

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Midway Drive-In Playing July 22-23-24 Friday-Saturday-Sunday ONLY

July 19, 2016 Contributor

PLAYING JULY 22-23-24 Friday-Saturday-Sunday ONLY HORRORFEST plus++ Action, Thrillers, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Drama TRIPLE Feature + a BONUS on Sat & Sun..$8.00/person admission THE SHALLOWS (PG-13) 9:00 Fri, Sat, Sun THE CONJURING (R) 10:45 Fri & […]

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U.S. Ports See Slower Beginning to Shipping Season

July 19, 2016 Contributor

“Although the overall cargo numbers remain down when compared to the same time frame last year, in June we were above the five-year average,” said Betty Sutton, administrator of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.

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RIT Announces Spring 2016 Dean’s List

July 19, 2016 Contributor

The following local residents made the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring 2016 semester:

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Getting To Know Your Hometown Heroes

July 19, 2016 Contributor

Recently, I had the honor of recognizing many of our “hometown heroes” at my Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony, an annual event that pays tribute to the sacrifices of men and women who have served as members of the United States Armed Forces, and have gone on to make a difference in their communities in their post-military lives.

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‘I wish’ for Free at Arts Center Showcases Arty Camp

July 19, 2016 Contributor

You’ve heard the story of Cinderella, but did you know that her sassy Godmother also has a tale to tell? When a hardworking fairy named Carol stops by her goddaughter’s cottage to borrow a cup of flour, a simple visit quickly turns into a complicated evening of chaos… with silly strangers, mice on the loose and a fire-breathing dragon.

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Weather Notebook For July 19, 2016

July 19, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Cooler and less humid with a mix of clouds and sun today. High in the mid 70s.

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"Hoover," the hand-carved wooden dog, was located and returned to its rightful home.

‘Hoover’ Returns To Mexico Point Park

July 19, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Back in June, the staff at Mexico Point Park thought they’d never see “Hoover” again.
“I didn’t think it would happen. But, two boys saw Hoover on a lawn (in a nearby town),” Sandra Scott of Mexico Point Park said. “The owner said his son gave it to him. He said he found it in a storage locker.”

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