Oswego County TodayMarch 2018FREE Independent News for Oswego County

More Transparency Needed to Improve Economic Development Programs

March 26, 2018 Contributor

As was widely reported, earlier this month Joe Percoco, a former top-aide to Governor Cuomo, was found guilty of three corruption-related charges. While corruption convictions of state officials, sadly, are nothing new, the Percoco conviction was front page news because of his very close relationship to Governor Cuomo. Also, the trial shed light on how a few connected people have tremendous control over billions of dollars of public money that is supposed to be used for economic development.

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Ritchie Accepting Nominations For ‘Women Of Distinction’

March 26, 2018 Contributor

Senator Patty Ritchie is inviting people to nominate friends, coworkers and local leaders who have made a difference in their communities for the New York State Senate’s “Women of Distinction” program.

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Oswego County Historical Society Silent Auction Benefit Set April 6

March 26, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Historical Society will host its 31st Annual “Not So Silent Auction” fundraiser on April 6 from 6 – 9 p.m. at The American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St., Oswego. Admission is $20 and includes a light food buffet, refreshments and cash bar. Tickets are available in advance and at the door the day of the event.

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Oswego Cinema 7 3/26/2018 – 3/27/2018

March 26, 2018 Contributor

A WRINKLE IN TIME PG 4:35P 7:10P 9:45P BLACK PANTHER PG13 4:00P 7:00P 10:00P LOVE, SIMON PG13 […]

Oswego Egg Hunt Set March 31 at Breitbeck Park

March 26, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego Kiwanis Club and the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau will host an Easter egg hunt at Breitbeck Park beginning at 10 a.m. March 31. No registration is required. The event features free raffles, candy in eggs and goody bags for all kids, with refreshments and games in the pavilion after the hunt.

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Pet of the Week – Hera

March 26, 2018 Contributor

She is a cuddly cat who can’t get enough attention. She will sit on your lap, or right next to you, and probably on your head if she had the chance. She is not a fan of other cats or dogs, but loves any and every human she comes in contact with.

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Office for Aging Offers Emergency Preparedness Training for Seniors

March 26, 2018 Contributor

The program is designed by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and covers a broad range of emergency-preparedness topics, like developing a family emergency plan, stocking up on emergency supplies, and registering for NY-Alert, the free statewide emergency alert system.

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Shineman Foundation’s $1 Million Gift To Expand, Name College’s ‘Sheldon Institute for Barbara Shineman Scholars’

March 26, 2018 Contributor

SUNY Oswego’s popular summertime educational enrichment program will touch the lives of many more schoolchildren for generations to come, thanks to a $1 million gift from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation to expand the institute and rename it the “Sheldon Institute for Barbara Shineman Scholars.”

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Scriba woman facing multiple felony charges following traffic stop

March 26, 2018 Contributor

On Sunday, March 25, Troopers stopped a speeding vehicle on County Route 4 in Scriba. Troopers determined the operator, Jamie M. Bigwitch, 37, of Scriba, was intoxicated, while traveling with a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle.

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Bodley Grad Honored For Life-Saving Efforts

March 25, 2018 Steve Yablonski

“I’ve been stationed at Naval Base San Diego my entire tour,” he told Oswego County Today. “I was driving to work one day, I think it was February 21, and in front of me a vehicle ran a stop light.” Two other vehicles were caught up in the ensuing collision. His actions that day helped save two lives.

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