Community
Local Students to Attend Clarkson University
The following students will begin studying at Clarkson University this fall as members of the Class of 2020:
Month: July 2016
Ritchie
It’s National Ice Cream Month – Here’s The Scoop
If there’s one food that screams summer, it’s ice cream. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared July as National Ice Cream Month and in turn, encouraged people across the country not only to enjoy this delicious treat, but also to celebrate the hardworking people responsible for producing it.
Community
Registration Now Open for ‘Run for Your Health’
Oswego Health is excited to announce the first “5K Run for Your Health” presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield on August 13 at the Manor at Seneca Hill. There will be a 1-mile kids’ fun run sponsored by Aramark at 8 a.m. and the 5K run will start at 8:30 a.m.
Community
Wolcott Resident Takes Over Role In Players’ Production
What does a director do when a cast member has to drop out of a show while in rehearsal? Find a replacement. That’s exactly what Oswego Players’ director Sherri Metz did when she cast Alyssa Otoski in the Neil Simon comedy “Fools” currently being staged in the Frances Marion Brown Theater.
Community
Ithaca College Students Named to Spring Semester Dean’s List
Ithaca College congratulates students named to Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester.
Community
Operation Oswego County Presents Award To Universal Metal Works
At its annual meeting in June, Operation Oswego County presented its 2016 Business Excellence Award to Universal Metal Works in recognition for demonstrating and implementing a collaborative effort between two industry leaders that has resulted in a significant economic development impact for the city of Fulton and Oswego County
Oswego Daily News
Council OKs Moving Ahead With Fort Master Plan, Development Of Former Flexo Wire Site
The council authorized the Planning and Zoning Director to submit a grant application to develop a master plan of the Fort Ontario Complex. The complex is a large recreational area in the city, according to Paul Lear, historic site manager of Fort Ontario. “It hasn’t seen any significant improvements since the 1960s,” he told the council. Councilors also unanimously approved the proposal submitted by Housing Visions Consultants for the development of the Flexo Wire site.
Oswego Daily News
Troopers Investigating Fatal Logging Accident in Volney
At 10:40 a.m. today (July 11), State Police responded to a report of an unconscious male involved in a logging accident off Mullen Road in the town of Volney. Investigation at the scene revealed Shane D. Moore, 54, of Fulton, had been cutting down trees at the site when he was struck by a falling branch.
Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home
Gary O. Mulcahey, 60
Gary O. Mulcahey, 60, a resident of Oswego, passed away Monday morning July 11, 2016.
Letters to the Editor
I Am Sorry America
I have to say, as an Oswegonian, I was truly disappointed with the 4th of July parade this year. I decided to take the time to write this as I feel it holds much merit. With our current city disintegration, I thought perhaps this year’s parade would be a perfect opportunity to bring pride, fellowship, respect and humanity back to our city of Oswego. Instead of neighborly handshakes and smiles, I witnessed advertisements and profits to be made.