Community
Joshua Matteson Earns Faculty Honors at Georgia Tech
This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 4.0 academic average for the semester.
Month: February 2018
Community
Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Proposed Bill Would Crack Down On Puppy Mills
Pet stores in New York would only be allowed to sell dogs and cats obtained from an animal shelter or rescue under a bill introduced on February 8, 2018 by State Senator Michael Gianaris and co-sponsored by State Senator Jesse Hamilton, both from New York City. The bill number is S7711. The bill would also ban pet stores from making a profit on the sales of dogs and cats. It is intended to crack down on puppy mills that breed animals under inhumane conditions.
Community
Turner Celebrates 25 Years Of Service With Oswego County
The Oswego County Legislature’s Finance and Personnel Committee presented Melissa Turner with a certificate of appreciation for her 25 years of service to the county.
Community
Cabaret-Style Performer To Explore Pre-WWII Queer Music In ‘Lavender Blues’
Author, performer and LGBT activist Sarah Kilborne will explore music ahead of its time almost a century ago in a March 7, performance of “The Lavender Blues: A Showcase of Queer Music Before World War II.” The performance, part of SUNY Oswego’s Performing Arts Series, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Sheldon Hall ballroom.
Community
Court Referee Encourages Parents To Talk To Children About Online Safety
We often hear stories about senior citizens falling prey to online scams, but children are often targeted and may be more susceptible, said Thom Benedetto, an Oswego County Family Court Referee since 2009. “Children are often incredibly trusting and naive, making them prime targets for crooks,” Benedetto said.
Community
Queens’ Event Benefits VOW Foundation
Queens for a Cause, a local all-volunteer organization, recently held a drag show at the American Foundry in Oswego with proceeds donated to the VOW Foundation. The organization, founded by Gary and Thomas Nunez-Smith, hold 10 Drag Shows per year as fundraisers for various community organizations and charities.
Community
Ask The Doctor Program on Good Colorectal Health and Good Colon Nutrition
Gastroenterologist Ajoy Roy, MD, along with Certified Dietician/Nutritionist Alicia Olsen, RD, CDN, will provide an Ask the Doctor program at 6 p.m. on March 6 at GS Steamers Restaurant in Oswego.
Oswego Daily News
Teachers: Armed Educators Not The Answer To School Violence
In the wake of yet another deadly shooting spree at a school, president Trump has suggested arming teachers would help put an end to the carnage. The notion of arming teachers should only be considered only after all other options have been exhausted, an area teacher told OCT, and others agree. The sad truth is that very few options have been looked at or attempted in large part because of the NRA’s financial grip on the legislative branch, one area teacher said.
Oswego Daily News
Opioid Overdose Training Offered on March 6
The Oswego County Office for the Aging will host a free training session March 6 for those interested in learning how to respond to opioid overdoses. The training will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Oswego County Health Department Training Room on the first floor of the Nick Sterio Public Health Center, 70 Bunner St., Oswego.
Oswego Daily News
Youth Bureau Hosts Bowling Party
More than four dozen kids and their families enjoyed two games of bowling as well as pizza and drinks provided by Lighthouse Lanes. Trophies were awarded, in two age groups, for the highest and lowest games, most strikes and most spares.