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Rose Battista, 90
Rose Battista, 90, of Oswego, died Thursday October 19, 2017, at St. Luke Health Services.
Month: October 2017
Oswego Daily News
Scriba Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
State Police announce the arrest of Domenic J. Gioia, 41, from 956 Middle Road in Scriba, for two counts of Promoting a sexual performance by a child (D Felony) and one count of Possession of a Sexual Performance of a Child (E Felony). Gioia is accused of uploading images depicted as child pornography by use of the internet.
Community
‘Unsung Heroes’ Of Oswego City School District Recognized
During the move in August of its central offices from the Education Center on East First Street to Leighton Elementary School, the district moved dozens of employees and a tremendous amount of infrastructure and equipment with the help of what Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey said were often the “unsung heroes” of the district.
Sports
Oswego Girls’ Volleyball Defeats Central Square
Going into the game we knew that Central Square has become a good serving team and we would have to do a good job of receiving the ball to get into a rhythm. We were able to lock in and had a lot of good kills, aces, and point blocks throughout all three sets.
Community
Waffle Breakfast Set At Mount Pleasant Grange
The last of the season waffle breakfast at Mount Pleasant Grange #349 will be held Oct. 21 from 7:30 – 11 a.m. This month’s topping is apple.
Community
Oswego County Legislature Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Members of the Oswego County Legislature Human Services Committee presented staff members from Oswego County Opportunities Services to Aid Families program with a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Oswego County.
Community
Constellation Donates $500 To Catholic Charities Capital Campaign
Catholic Charities of Oswego County, recently received a $500 contribution to its capital campaign from Constellation, an Exelon Company. Mary-Margaret Pekow, executive director, said, “We are very grateful to Constellation’s Community Champions program and their support of our campaign.”
Community
Climate Change Motivates Syracuse Artist’s Series Of Paintings For New Exhibition
An artist’s reception for “Connie Carroll: Climate Change Series” will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, at the gallery in the Atrium building, 2 Clinton Square in Syracuse. The exhibition will run through Jan. 31.
Community
Heritage Foundation Offers Free Workshops on Tax Credit Programs for Historic Property Owners
Murray Gould, president of Port City Preservation, will provide details on federal and NYS Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit programs. Gould, a national expert on historic tax credits, will educate owners of eligible residential and commercial properties how to utilize the program to help offset the costs of historic rehabilitation work.
Community
SUNY Oswego Awards Deans’ Scholarships To Area Residents
SUNY Oswego has made Deans’ Awards to a select group of students who started at the college in fall 2017. The scholarships are $6,000 over four years.