Dowdle Funeral Home
Andrea Lynn Lopez
Andrea Lynn Lopez passed peacefully into the arms of the Angels on Saturday July 9, 2016.
Month: July 2016
Oswego Daily News
Barclay: Discussions to Keep Fitz Operational Great News for Workers, Families and Entire Region
Assemblyman Will Barclay made the following statement today (July 13) after Entergy announced ongoing discussions to keep FitzPatrick operational. I am very pleased to learn that there are ongoing discussions between Exelon and Entergy for the sale of the FitzPatrick nuclear plant. Since Entergy announced its planned closure of the FitzPatrick plant last fall, elected officials, the Upstate Energy Jobs Coalition and the Oswego County community as a whole have worked tirelessly to find solutions to keep the plant operational.
Community
Countdown Under Way For Oswego Y Harborfest Run
Only a few weeks remain before the Oswego YMCA’s 28th annual Harborfest 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run on July 30. The Oswego YMCA is excited to have Oswego Health as the headlining sponsor for this year’s event.
Today's Weather
Weather Notebook For July 12, 2016
Hot, humid and hazy with a thunderstorm possible today. High in the lower 90s.
Oswego Daily News
Entergy in Discussions for the Potential Sale of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant to Exelon
Entergy Corporation announced today that it is in discussions with Exelon Corporation for the potential sale of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in Scriba. The discussions with Exelon are consistent with Entergy’s commitment to consider any viable option that would allow FitzPatrick to remain in operation. Entergy announced in November 2015 that it planned to shut down and decommission the FitzPatrick plant, later setting the timing to cease operations as late January 2017.
Community
Children’s Gala to Celebrate Oswego County Bicentennial
The annual Children’s Gala will be taking place on July 26 at 6 p.m. in Breitbeck Park. The gala this year has a special birthday theme celebrating Oswego County’s bicentennial.
Fulton Daily News
FCSD Reorganization Meeting Brings New Faces, Slight Change
Brian Pulvino has officially led the first board of education meeting as acting Superintendent of Schools for the Fulton City School District since his position began July 1. Serving the district for the first time as new members, Paula Hayden and Lynn Lyons accompanied Pulvino as new faces on the board.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Moves Ahead With Marketing Project
At its meeting this week, the Common Council approved the marketing proposal initiative to promote the city of Oswego submitted by Oswego’s Promotion and Tourism Advisory Board. They will set up an informational event during Harborfest later this month. They will also distribute “table tents” (small placards) to area restaurants to further promote future events in the Port City.
Community
Nature Inspires: Miniature Basket Weaving
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County is pleased to once again offer basket weaving at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center. On August 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Linda Scherz Allen will lead a hands-on workshop in miniature basket weaving as part of the center’s Nature Inspires series.
Community
Fulton Idol Scheduled August 1-5
The Open Doors Neighborhood Center is sponsoring Fulton Idol for ages 10 through 15. Individuals and groups may participate. This is a singing event. The dates are August 1-5, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.