Month: May 2017

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today (May 1) announced major victories in the bipartisan federal funding bill that will greatly help Upstate New York. Schumer said these victories will boost the economy and support vital programs, including: funding for the Great Lake Restoration Initiative (GLRI), funding to confront the opioid epidemic, funding HOME/CDBG Program, critical railroad safety programs, support for education and higher-education and many more. Schumer provided statements for several major areas in which the budget will be a major boost for Upstate New Yorkers.

Bodley Announces 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Statuses

High honor roll status was awarded to students who achieved a cumulative grade point average of 89.5 or higher, while honor roll status was awarded to students with a cumulative grade point average between 84.5 and 89.4.

Positive Behaviors, Goals Celebrated At Volney Elementary

Volney Elementary students who demonstrated their ability to control their emotions and behavioral expressions, particularly in difficult school situations, recently received the school’s Principal’s Award.

Most Improved Athletes Named At Fairgrieve

Hard work has paid off in physical education class for several Fairgreive Elementary School students. One student from each classroom received the Most Improved Athlete honor during a recent Morning Express program.

Steven T. LaBeef, 71

Steven T. “Beefer” LaBeef, 71, of Fulton, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Jeremiah E. ‘Miah’ Kastler, 36

Jeremiah E. “Miah” Kastler, 36, of Palermo, passed away suddenly Friday, April 28, 2017, at Upstate Hospital, Syracuse.

Former Oswego Mayor Pens New Book

What happens when a small-town mayor whose parochial-school education, driving-force wife, and insider’s view of Democratic Party politics create anecdotes that will make you laugh, cry, and remember your own childhood? It’s all in “Pee Not Your Pants!,” by John T. Sullivan Jr., former mayor of Oswego, NY, who also served as former New York State Democratic co-chairman.

Daughter Follows Mom’s Path In Community Service

Back in 1997, when Oswego AmeriCorps began, Melissa Hull served as one of the first members in the county. Now her daughter, Alyshia, has completed two terms of service as an AmeriCorps member at the Pulaski Public Library. Alyshia Hull is a published author and encourages aspiring authors in her community.

Emma Palmer

Emma Palmer was born in Oswego Hospital on April 29, 2017, at 2:28 a.m.

Baby Abare

Baby Abare was born in Oswego Hospital on April 29, 2017.