Community
County Legislature Recognizes Oldenburg
The Oswego County Legislature’s Health Committee presented Diane Oldenburg with a certificate of appreciation for her 25 years of service to the county.
Month: July 2016
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Oswego School Board Names Officers For 2016-17 School Year
In a brief reorganizational meeting July 1, the Oswego school board appointed its slate of officers for the 2016-2017 school year. Lynda Sereno was elected as president. Tom DeCastro was elected as vice president. Prior to the meeting, Aimee Callen and James Bell took the oath of office.
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Kenneth R. Forbes, 68
Kenneth R. Forbes, 68, of Fulton, passed away on Saturday July 2, 2016, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse after a sudden illness.
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Brenda L. Gonseth Violando, 71
Brenda L. Gonseth Violando, 71, of Phoenix, lost her battle with cancer and passed away at home on Saturday July 2, 2016.
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Frances K. LaFrate, 88
Frances K. LaFrate, 88, of Fulton, passed away on Sunday July 3, 2016, at Michaud Residential Health Services, Fulton.
Community
Quilt To Be Raffled At St. Mary’s Bazaar
Rev. John F. Hogan Jr., pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Church and St. Mary’s parishioner Peg Rowlee display the beautiful handmade queen size quilt that will be one of the prize drawings during St. Mary’s Annual Parish Bazaar.
Community
Oswego County Recognizes Bisbo On Her Retirement
The Oswego County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee presented Brenda Bisbo with a certificate of appreciation for her 15 years of service.
Community
Kids’ Pirate Day Planned
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego is swabbing the decks for a hearty bit of pirate carousing. Brush off your eye patch, grab your parrot, tickets are now available for Kids’ Pirate Day set for July 13 or 27 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Community
WIC Program Expands Food Choices, Updates Eligibility
WIC nutritionist Ashley Ward of Oswego County Opportunities announced that New York State has made changes to the WIC program. Administered locally through OCO, WIC provides women, infants and children with supplemental food and nutrition education.
Community
Youth Bureau Sponsors Free Activities for Kids at Oswego Parks
The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau will sponsor free games and activities in Oswego City parks July 5 through Aug. 19. AmeriCorps members Nik Whiteside and Heather Eastman will provide organized activities, with focus and attention to physical activity and fitness in parks within the city of Oswego.