Dowdle Funeral Home
John Elton Turner, 76
John Elton Turner, 76, passed away from cancer on Monday May 8, 2017.
Month: May 2017
Oswego Daily News
Katko Announces Live Town Hall Event
U.S. Rep. John Katko will participate in a live town hall event May 15 at 7 p.m. at Onondaga Community College. The town hall is hosted by CNY Central and will be broadcast on WSTM-NBC 3 and WTVH-CBS 5.
Sports
Divas on Track Return To Speedway
Led by trophy girl Mackenzie Coleman and established prior to the 2015 season, Oswego Speedway Divas on Track allows girls ages 5-18 to be trophy girl for the night at the Steel Palace. More than two dozen divas have signed up and participated in the program over the course of the past two seasons to take part in the evening’s trophy girl activities with Coleman.
Oswego Daily News
Night Ranger to Rock Out at Harborfest 2017
Oswego Harborfest is pleased to announce its headlining act for July 28. Legendary arena rock group Night Ranger will bring its iconic sound, style, and showmanship to the NRG Lakeview stage in a performance that is sure to both bring back old memories and create new ones.
Community
Bodley Students Receive NYSED Scholarships
The New York State Education Department recently honored seven G. Ray Bodley High School students with college scholarships because of their academic achievement. Each recipient received an award letter from NYSED Commissioner MaryElen Elia, who joined the New York State Board of Regents in congratulating the GRB students on their success.
Community
New Oswego Downtown Market Opens May 20
Do you enjoy shopping with good music and good food all around you? Mark your calendars for the Port City Co-Op’s first Downtown Market for this season. The Downtown Market will feature more than 20 outdoor vendors plus an additional 30 indoor vendors, live music and food trucks.
Today's Weather
Weather Notebook For May 9, 2017
Rather chilly with rain or snow showers possible in some areas today. High 45.
Ritchie
An Important Step Toward Saving Farmers
When most people think of dangerous jobs, farming probably does not immediately come to mind. However, the fatality rate for farmers is 800 percent higher than all other American workers, with the leading cause of death on a farm being tractor rollover incidents. In the past few years, I have been proud to have secured $1.2 million in funding, including $250,000 in the new state budget, for a program that helps to protect farmers from tractor rollover incidents.
Community
Oswego County Historical Society Meeting To Host Presentation of ‘Grand Old Homes of Oswego – Gone and Forgotten’
The Oswego County Historical Society will host its annual meeting presentation on May 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the historic Oswego Public Library at 120 E. Second St. During the membership meeting, board president Justin White will present a brief annual report of the projects and events of the year. Immediately following, White will give a special encore presentation of the program entitled “Grand Old Homes of Oswego – Gone & Forgotten.”
Community
Oswego Hospital Holds Blood Drive May 15
The blood drive will be held from 9 to 6 p.m. in the JPC conference room in the lower level of the Oswego Health Services Center, which is adjacent to Oswego Hospital.