Community
Author Visit Provides Lesson In Perseverance For Phoenix Students
Third graders in the Phoenix Central School District recently learned about adversity and perseverance when local author Benjamin Kellogg stopped in for a visit.
Month: November 2017
News
Cuomo Announces Nearly $2 Million To Expand After-School Programs In CNY
Governor Andrew Cuomo today (Nov. 28) announced nearly $2 million in Empire State After-School Program funding has been awarded to two high-need school districts in Central New York. The Oswego City School District will receive $566,400.
Fulton Daily News
Fulton Man Charged With Sexual Abuse
A Fulton man is facing sexual abuse and other charges, police reported today (Nov. 28). Anthony M. Gerard, 37, was arrested after an investigation by the City of Fulton Police Department and charged with the following crimes:
• First-degree sexual abuse (nine counts), Class D Felony
• Endangering the welfare of a child (three counts), Class A Misdemeanor
• Forcible Touching (nine counts), Class A Misdemeanor
Community
SUNY Oswego Awards Inaugural Marano Scholarships To First-Generation Students
SUNY Oswego this fall awarded the inaugural Nunzio “Nick” C. and Lorraine E. Marano Scholarships, easing the financial burdens of 62 first-generation college students. Lorraine Marano, who died Oct. 1, 2013, made a historic bequest of $7.5 million to the college on her and her late husband’s behalf.
Ritchie
Home Heating Applications Now Available
As winter approaches here in Central and Northern New York, many of us are preparing for the drop in temperatures, and an increase in our home heating bills. The cold can take a toll on many of our most vulnerable, including senior citizens and those on low or fixed incomes, who find themselves struggling with the decision of whether to keep the heat on, or have the money to pay for other necessities. For those who find it difficult to manage home heating costs during winter, there is help.
Community
DuFore’s Jewelers Supports The United Way
The United Way of Greater Oswego County and DuFore’s Jewelers will be making one lucky person’s Christmas extra special this year. DuFore’s Jewelers has donated a ladies diamond ring that will be used for a drawing in support of the United Way’s Annual Campaign.
Community
Student Producer Readies ‘Dracula’ For College Lab Theatre
SUNY Oswego theatre major Nova Grayson Casillo chose an ambitious senior honors thesis, a project with some serious bite: producing and designing the Steven Dietz adaptation of “Dracula.” Opening at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and running at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, all performances are in Tyler Hall’s lab theatre, where Casillo says he plans to deliver an immersive experience for fans of the seductive thriller.
Community
Diabetes Awareness Held At Mexico High School
Mexico High School students and staff members helped raise awareness of, and funds for, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation during a recent Jeans Day. Students and staff members were encouraged to wear blue, a color that symbolized the JDRF awareness efforts.
Community
Phoenix Marching Band Defends State Title
Coming off a championship season in 2016, the Phoenix Central School District’s marching band had high expectations going into this year, and their final performance at the Carrier Dome did not disappoint. The Firebird contingent, under the direction of Nick Gerling and assistant director Michelle Rudy, cruised to a state title in the Small Schools 2 Class to cap off a stellar fall season.
Community
Students Help Prepare ‘Blizzard Bags’
The annual “blizzard bags” effort, organized by JCB sophomore Caitlin George, packs a day’s worth of meals for Oswego County Opportunities’ Meals on Wheels program recipients to be distributed in case meal delivery is disrupted by inclement weather.
