February is American Heart Month, which is the perfect time to start making small lifestyle changes that strengthen hearts and saves lives. Chances are you or someone you know is battling heart disease. It is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. An estimated 103 million U.S. adults are fighting one of the biggest contributors to heart disease and stroke, and that’s high blood pressure.
Oswego Middle School Principal Mary Beth Fierro, along with her faculty and staff, would like to recognize the following students who earned Honor Roll and/or High Honor Roll status for the second marking period of the 2017-18 school year:
Student council members in grades three through six at Fairgrieve Elementary are making an impact beyond the walls of their school. Caring about community and making effective changes for citizens are what the youngsters have accomplished and continue to work on throughout the 2017-18 school year.
The Robinson-Faust Theatre for the Performing Arts at Oswego High School was transformed into the dingy streets and seedy back alleys of Victorian London this weekend as crowds packed for the OHS Music Department’s groundbreaking performance of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”
The Oswego Common Council sailed through a relatively light agenda Monday night. However, the item receiving most of the comments wasn’t on the agenda. During the public session, three speakers stepped to the microphone to voice their opposition to a proposed Dunkin’ Donuts in downtown.
A water main break today (Feb. 12) has closed traffic in both directions on State Route 481 from Rochester Street to Oneida Street in Fulton. As crews are on scene, resolution to the issue can be expected by tomorrow (Feb. 13) morning, DPW Commissioner Charles Smith III said. Anyone traveling in this area can expect to take an alternate route.
Clinton R. “Clint” Ylitalo, 87, of Scriba, passed away Saturday February 10, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Lee Mitchell, 94, passed away on Saturday February 10, 2018, with his wife of 70 years, Mary, by his side.
Brisk and cold with some flurries possible early today. High near 30.
William Dexter, who represents the Oswego Railroad Museum, will speak on the railroad history in the Oswego – Hannibal area. The Hannibal Historical Society will host the event, Feb. 26.
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