Community
AmeriCorps Hosts A Diaper Drive
Packages of diapers can be dropped off at the Oswego Community Christian School, 400 E Albany St., from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday until the end of March.
Month: March 2018
Community
Judges Announced For Next Great Idea 2018 Oswego County Business Plan Competition
The panel of judges has been secured for The Next Great Idea 2018 Oswego County Business Plan Competition, according to Austin Wheelock, deputy director for Operation Oswego County and co-chair of NGI. “The Next Great Idea is the result of business and community leaders joining together to launch a competition that encourages entrepreneurs to commit to new business development in Oswego County and offers a $50,000 prize to help make a dream come true,” Wheelock said.
Community
New Haven Students Get Lesson In Taekwondo
Similar lessons and attitudes both inside and outside of New Haven Elementary School may provide the students with a more positive outlook on life and themselves.
Community
National Grid Is A Bowl-A-Fun Gold Level Sponsor
“We greatly appreciate the generous support we receive from National Grid,” said OCO Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier. “We’re fortunate to have a thriving partnership with National Grid that greatly helps OCO to carry out its mission. National Grid has been a considerable advocate of OCO over the years and we are thrilled to have them participate again this year.”
Ritchie
Inspiring Young Women To Pursue ‘STEM’ Careers
Traditionally, men have dominated the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). However, over the last decade or so, women are not only getting involved, they are finding out just how successful they can be in each and every one of these fields. That is why I encourage you to join me this month of March to celebrate “Expanding Girls’ Horizons in STEM Month.”
Community
Fulton City School District Unveils Read To Them Program For K-6 Students
Students from Granby, Lanigan, Fairgrieve and Volney elementary schools will read “The One and Only Ivan” with a parent or other positive role model, as the district will serve as a conduit for reading at home.
Oswego Daily News
Syracuse Company Eyes Takeover Of Oswego Softball Complex
Committee members OK’d City Attorney Kevin Caraccioli’s request to enter into a sports management contract with Champions Events in Syracuse for the operation and management of the Legends Fields commencing with the 2018 softball season. The company proposes to refurbish the sports diamonds as well as repair the buildings at the complex. Moreover, they will organize softball leagues and provide a facility manager to oversee daily operations.
Foster Funeral Home
Cheryl A. White, 61
Cheryl A. White, 61, of Mexico, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Community General Hospital in Syracuse, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren and sisters.
Oswego Daily News
Whaley Pleads Guilty In Albion Abuse Case
On Monday (March 19) morning, Shawn Whaley, 24, appeared before the Hon. James McCarthy, Oswego County Supreme Court, and pleaded guilty to the entire indictment that was filed against him. Whaley, whose jury trial was scheduled to begin Monday, pleaded guilty to 13 separate offenses, including six felonies that occurred in the town of Albion during the summer of 2017.
Oswego Tourism
Fishing Reports for March 19, 2018
This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. Oswego River report The river flow has been running under 10,000cfs for several days. This morning it is flowing at 8,390cfs. […]