Oswego County TodayApril 2017FREE Independent News for Oswego County

SUNY Oswego To Stage Loathing-To-Love Story ‘Pride & Prejudice’

April 4, 2017 Contributor

The SUNY Oswego theatre department will premiere its spring play, “Pride & Prejudice,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Waterman Theatre — a show that one of its lead actors, freshman Sean Ryan as Mr. Darcy, describes as about “first impressions.” Adapted by Jon Jory from Jane Austen’s classic 19th century novel, the college’s production also will run at 7:30 p.m. April 22 and 29, with a concluding matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30.

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Fresh Air Volunteers Recognized

April 4, 2017 Contributor

The Fresh Air Fund looks forward to celebrating National Volunteer Week every year. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our inspiring volunteers, hosts and supporters in the New York Lakes region. Their continued dedication to our New York City children is exemplary and truly embodies the spirit of National Volunteer Week, which is from April 23 to 29 this year.

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Oswego Health’s Lakeside Heart Center Receives Donation

April 4, 2017 Contributor

The staff of Oswego Health’s Lakeside Heart Center was presented with a donation from the family of Barbara Handley-Place, a program participant and longtime member of the Oswego Health Auxiliary, who served as president. Oswego Health will utilize the donated funds to purchase a new recumbent bicycle for program participants.

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Rotarians Hear About Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

April 4, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego Sunrise Rotary Club recently welcomed Kristin Earle, Development Director for the Central New York Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Jenny Doane, Rotary Area 5 Assistant District Governor from the Baldwinsville club, where Earle is a member.

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April is National Autism Awareness Month

April 4, 2017 Contributor

April is National Autism Awareness Month, a time when people across the country join to increase understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder, also known as autism. This developmental disability affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. It is one of the fastest growing developmental disorders in the United States, affecting one in every 68 children.

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Town of Oswego native Dr. Mary Walker, the play's central character, with her Medal of Honor.

Oswego High School Drama Club To Premiere Play

April 3, 2017 Submitted article

The Oswego High School Drama Club will premiere a new play, “On The Terrace of the Doolittle Hotel” written and directed by Mark Cole, on May 5 and 6 at 7:30 each evening at the Robinson–Faust Theatre of the Performing Arts. The play takes place in Oswego, in September 1901 and features the character of Dr. Mary E. Walker.

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Oswego Daily News

Canal Theatrical Proposal Flows Through Committee

April 3, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Fifth Ward Councilor John Gosek is seeking consideration from the Common Council to authorize the use of funds and public space of the city to support and sponsor the theatrical production of the recounting of the building of the Oswego Canal. At its meeting Monday night, the Administrative Services Committee gave a favorable recommendation to a retooled version of the request the council vice president made a few months ago.

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Gerald ‘Jerry’ A. Parrow Jr., 41

April 3, 2017 Contributor

Gerald “Jerry” A. Parrow Jr., 41, of Martville, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 31, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.

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Ritchie Helps Shine Spotlight On Mexico School Choir

April 3, 2017 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie recently welcomed the Mexico Academy and Central School District High School Jazz Choir to the State Capitol. Students performing were taking part in a celebration of “Music in Our Schools Mon

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Anti-Defamation League Welcomes Decision By Oswego County CiTi To Remove Holocaust Simulation Activity

April 3, 2017 Contributor

The Anti-Defamation League today (April 3) welcomed the decision by the CiTi BOCES program in Oswego County to remove an inappropriate classroom lesson plan that asked students to write an essay arguing for or against the Nazi perspective on the “Final Solution,” the term used for a plan to eliminate the Jewish people during the Holocaust.

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