Community
Cleveland UMC Plans Fall Sale
The Cleveland United Methodist Church annual Fall Rummage and Bake Sale will be held Oct. 21 and 22.
Month: October 2016
Community
Oswego YMCA Is Looking for Over 35 Basketball Teams
The Oswego YMCA is looking teams to register for its over 35 basketball league play. Starting October 26 and going through mid-March, games will be held on Wednesdays at the Kingsford Park Elementary School at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Community
Cancer Services Program Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Statistics show that 1 in every 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In New York State 15,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and about 2,700 women die from the disease every year. These women are our wives, mothers, sisters and friends.
Sports
Late-Race Heroics Score Friesen Fifth NAPA Super DIRT Week Crown
The 45th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week concluded with Sprackers, NY’s, Stewart Friesen, making a late-race pass to claim his third-straight, fifth overall NAPA Super DIRT Week Bud Light 200 and the $50,000 payday. Tim Fuller in the 358-Modified division held off a charging Stewart Friesen in the Riccelli-Northern Salute the Troops 100 after leading wire-to-wire for the win. David Marcuccilli held on to win the Sportsman Chevy Performance 50 Championship. And Rob Yetman was victorious in the Pro Stock 30 Final.
Community
Local Agencies Host Youth Program Forum Oct. 24
Representatives of several Oswego County human services agencies will host an Oswego County Youth Program Forum on Oct. 24 at Elim Grace Church, 340 W. First St. Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with the program starting promptly at 9 a.m.
Oswego Daily News
Ritchie Announces Nearly $75,000 In Support Of Abuse Victims
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month continues, State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced she has secured nearly $75,000 to strengthen the efforts of local organizations that work to help victims of domestic violence and cut down on instances of the crime.
Sports
Fulton Speedway Quick Results Oct. 8, 2016
Kenny Wallace Driving Experience Craftsman World of Outlaws Sprint Cars & DIRTcar Oswego Modified Win & You’re In (World of Outlaws Sprint Cars A Main 30 Laps) – DONNY SCHATZ, Lucas Wolfe, Danny Dietrich, Daryn Pittman, Shane Stweart, Jason Johnson, Joey Saldana
Community
Phoenix Lions Plan Christmas Craft and Vendor Show
Check a few or all items off your list when you shop the great local crafters and vendors participating in the Phoenix Lions’ craft show. They will have a little something for everyone. Raffle basket tickets and food will be available for purchase.
Oswego Daily News
Excessive Rain Pushes Saturday Super Dirt Week Action To All-Day Sunday Event
Due to excessive rain and wet grounds, Saturday’s NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week schedule will move in its entirety to Sunday, for a blockbuster day of racing action including four feature events.
Fulton Daily News
Fatal Crash Investigated In Town of Volney
The investigation has revealed 37 year-old, Paul J. Switzer from 540 County Line Road in Phoenix, was traveling south on County Route 6 when his vehicle exited the west side shoulder of the roadway and struck several trees.