
Month: May 2018


Pets of the Week – Katniss, Peeta, Gale and Primrose
Katniss, Peeta, Gale and Primrose are 3 months old and come from District 12, a coal mining community. Must be why they are all shades of greys and blacks. These kittens are available for adoption starting June 1.

Hannibal Central School Alumni Banquet Scheduled
The Hannibal Central School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday June 23, at the VFW in Fulton. It’s located at 216 Cayuga St. A social hour will be held at 5 p.m. and the dinner at 6:15 p.m.

My Hometown Banner Project Puts Schoolchildren’s Work Around Oswego
A partnership between SUNY Oswego and the Oswego City School District to showcase the work of young artists became a soaring reality as dozens of banners featuring the work of local schoolchildren now appear around Oswego. The latest selections for the project — and potential banners appearing around the city in the future — are in an exhibition running until June 16 in SUNY Oswego’s Tyler Art Gallery. A free public opening exhibition will be held on Friday, June 1.

New York’s Electric Grid Prepared to Meet Summer Demand
The New York Independent System Operator reported that electricity supplies in New York state are expected to be adequate this summer, with a total of 42,169 megawatts of power resources available to meet forecasted peak demand conditions.

Thom Benedetto for Family Court Judge
As a former foster parent of 20 years, I have been involved with the Family Court system though working with foster children placed in my home by the Oswego County Department of Social Services.

Joseph P. Scanlon, 63
Joseph P. Scanlon, 63, of Oswego, died Tuesday May 29, 2018, at his home after a sudden attack of illness.

Shampine Memorial Victors Shullick, Perley Face Off in ISMA Action This Weekend
Fresh off non-wing victories less than a week ago in the Jim Shampine Memorial Twin 50s at Oswego Speedway, Dave Shullick Jr. and Chris Perley will face off in ISMA competition this weekend at the Delaware and Lancaster speedways.

Senior Camp ‘Rocks’ Slated At Camp Hollis
Area seniors are counting down for the Senior Camp retreat held twice each year at Camp Hollis in the town of Oswego. The theme this year is “Senior Camp Rocks!” Registration is under way for area residents 50 years young and older for the June 11 and 12 Senior Camp.

Vona’s Support Appetizers For Autism
Once again, Vona’s Restaurant welcomed customers to support “Appetizers for Autism” during the month of April with proceeds from every appetizer donated to the Oswego County Autism Task Force.