Oswego County TodayJanuary 2017FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Syracuse Diocese to Kick Off Catholic Schools Week with Day of Service

January 26, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The 22 Catholic schools within the Diocese of Syracuse will once again celebrate Catholic Schools Week, January 29 – February 4. “On Monday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Paul’s Church Hall, all of grades K-6 will be making fleece blankets as part of Linus Project,” Trinity Catholic School Principal Barb Sugar told Oswego County Today. “Blankets will be donated to Golisano Children’s Hospital.” Several other events are planned for the week.

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Barclay: State Grants Will Help Fulton with Former Nestle’s Site, Phoenix Properties

January 26, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The city of Fulton was awarded $350,000 to assist with infrastructure costs at the Nestle’s site on 481 and the village of Phoenix was awarded $500,000 to rehabilitate two dilapidated properties and turn them into commercial and retail use.

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Oswego Speedway's Debbie Bond (bottom left) and Samantha Chestnut (bottom right) of Scriba Bottle and Can Return present Novelis Finance Lead Tom Salvador (bottom center) with the 2016 Oswego Speedway 'Fan Can Chase' earnings which will be given to various community related initiatives. Also pictured from Novelis are Dennis Quonce (top left) and John Proctor (top right).

Oswego Speedway ‘Fan Can Chase’ Raises Nearly $9,000 for Local Initiatives

January 26, 2017 Contributor

With the environment and community in mind, Novelis once again partnered with Oswego Speedway and Scriba Bottle and Can Return in 2016 to continue the popular Novelis ‘Fan Can Chase,’ now completing its 12th consecutive season.

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Bodley Class of 1987 Plans 30th Reunion

January 26, 2017 Submitted article

The G. Ray Bodley Class of 1987’s 30th reunion is planned for July 28. An icebreaker will be held at the Battle Island Golf Course from 7 – 11 p.m.

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Cardiologist Returns as an Ask The Doctor Presenter

January 26, 2017 Contributor

Oswego Health Cardiologist Thomas Grady Jr., MD, will present an Ask the Doctor program at 6 p.m. on February 6th at Springside at Seneca Hill. During his latest Ask the Doctor program, Dr. Grady will discuss how to be heart healthy.

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Health Department Announces Clinic Services for Week of Jan. 30

January 26, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department offers a variety of services to all residents of Oswego County, including preventive health services, certified hospice, and a maternal and child health program.

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Gov. Cuomo Announces More Than $41 Million For Cultural And Arts Organizations

January 26, 2017 Contributor

Governor Andrew Cuomo today (Jan. 26) announced $41.26 million for cultural and arts organizations throughout the state. More than $75,000 of that will benefit organizations in the Port City.

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2017 Fulton Little League Registration Continues

January 26, 2017 Contributor

Registrations for the upcoming Fulton Little League season wraps up this weekend in the cafeteria area of the Fulton War Memorial on January 28 (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.). All boys and girls ages 4 through 16 who reside within either the Fulton or Hannibal School District boundaries or attend a school in either Fulton or Hannibal are eligible.

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Donald Joseph Grew, 80

January 26, 2017 Contributor

Donald Joseph Grew, 80, of Maplehurst Drive, Phoenix, NY, passed away on Friday January 20, 2017.

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Brayden Ross has his head shaved in honor of his brother, Julian.

Shavees Wanted! – Go Bald to Support Childhood Cancer Research

January 26, 2017 Contributor

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-powered organization dedicated to raising money for children’s cancer research, will host its 11th annual St. Baldrick’s Day in Oswego at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center on March 26, where, hopefully, more than 200 “shavees” will shave their heads to raise money for lifesaving research.

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