Around five dozen residents from around the county took part in a town hall meeting Tuesday night with some county legislators. In attendance were Tom Drumm (District 16) and Marie Schadt (District 19) – both Democrats. Roy Reehil (District 5), a Republican, provided some input via email. Questions dealt with a variety of issues.
A Mayoral Proclamation has recognized October 2017 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Fulton, recognizing the 30th anniversary of a nationwide effort born from victim service providers and survivors to raise awareness of the epidemic of domestic violence. Members of SAF, Oswego County’s domestic violence and rape crisis center were present at a recent meeting of the Fulton Common Council to accept the proclamation. Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Services to Aid Families (SAF) has provided crisis, supportive, advocacy, and educational services throughout Oswego County for 30 years. SAF served nearly 550 survivors and answered more than 2,300 calls on its Crisis Hotline in 2016, however, crimes of domestic and sexual violence remain vastly underreported, the proclamation detailed.
The Administrative Services Committee put four Oswego business owners on notice of possible lawsuits unless they repay (between $11,000 and $65,000 each) overdue Community Development Office loans. At its meeting Monday night, the committee gave a favorable recommendation to City Attorney Kevin Caraccioli’s request to take legal action against the four. “They owe approximately $160,000, which needs to be accounted for. This is an attempt to collect what is owed the city of Oswego,” he told the committee. “I’m asking for your support to take legal action.”
Ahead of the 68th consecutive season of racing action at Oswego Speedway, track management is excited to introduce the ‘Heroes Among Us’ program to open at the start of the track’s 2018 campaign which begins with Opening Day set for May 26. ‘Heroes Among Us’ will give race fans the chance to nominate someone who they feel has gone above and beyond for the local community, Oswego Speedway, or in general.
The Mexico Academy and Central School District is seeking nominations for its Athletic Hall of Fame. Candidates may be individual athletes, athletic teams, coaches or special contributors to MACS sports.
On October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., collection sites across the US will accept unused, expired and unwanted pharmaceuticals from individuals. The Keep Unwanted Medications and Chemicals Out of the Great Lakes guide written by New York Sea Grant Coastal Education Specialist Helen Domske tells why people should find a site nearby to return the unwanted drugs.
The recent Fourth Street School open house was a huge success, thanks to teachers, students and families who came together in support of Exceptional Education programming with the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation.
When Bridges to Success students returned for the 2017-18 school year, they found a familiar face as their newest administrator. Penny Morley, a former Bridges counselor, became the principal of the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation program on Dutch Ridge Road in Oswego just two months ago.
Creative play at Palermo Elementary has grown from building blocks and clay to circuitry. MakeyMakey kits are available for students in the library media center’s Maker Space to let imaginations run wild.
The road to a healthy, active life is a long one. Every person looking to take that journey can use some help, especially our seniors. They need access to tools and tips and the experts who can provide them. That is why I love this time of year, when I get to host my annual Senior Health and Wellness fairs in Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Oswego counties.
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