Community
Night of Romance Planned At Fulton Public Library
The Fulton Public Library will feature a Night of Romance on May 11 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Local authors will be attending the event, which includes a meet and greet and a book signing.
Month: May 2017
Community
Hannibal Eighth Graders Prepare For High School
Incoming freshmen and their parents gathered in the Lockwood Auditorium for the annual transition night, which is designed to give students the knowledge and tools needed for a smooth transition from middle school to high school.
Community
Child Advocacy Center Launches Stewards of Children Training
The statistics are startling. Nationally 1 in 10 children are sexually abused before their 18th birthday; youth represent 66% of all sexual offenses reported; and youth are 2.5 times more likely to be raped than adults. Oswego County is not immune to child abuse. It is a prevalent problem that affects hundreds of youth and their families.
Today's Weather
Weather Notebook For May 4, 2017
Mostly cloudy with some rain late today. High 60.
Community
Health Department Announces Clinic Services for Week of May 8
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.
Community
National Grid Supports United Way Campaign
The employees of National Grid recently completed their workplace campaign in support of the United Way of Greater Oswego County. Employee donations of more than $4,000, combined with a corporate match from National Grid, resulted in a $9,708 donation to United Way’s 2016-2017 Annual Campaign.
Community
Erica Weldin Recognized for Senior Academic Award
Erica Weldin, a Biology BS major from Hannibal, was recognized for outstanding academic achievement. She was honored with The Thomas A. Whalen Prize.
Community
Morningstar Celebrates Willie Nelson Day
Residents of Morningstar Residential Care Center put on bandanas and braids as they celebrated the birthday of one of America’s most beloved entertainers; country music singer / songwriter Willie Nelson.
Community
Storytelling Set At Library
On May 6, SUNY Oswego students will present their annual storytelling performance at 1 p.m. in the Children’s Room.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Takes Steps To Prevent Opioid Overdose
“We’ve had, in the city of Oswego, a 300 percent rise in heroin and opioid admissions since 2010,” Mayor William Barlow said. “That tells us that factually there is a presence of drugs in our community and there is a problem with addiction.” A new program went into effect letting residents turn in their dangerous substances to the police while in return receiving medical intervention and treatment. According to Lt. Zach Misztal, one person has taken advantage of this program so far. “I have run into this individual one time since they have entered the program and was met with what appeared to be a sincere thank you,” he said. “So, as cliché as it sounds, if it helped one person, [it is] well worth it.”