Oswego County TodayJune 2018FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Alzheimer’s Association Workshop Slated at Bishop’s Commons

June 27, 2018 Contributor

Bishop’s Commons in Oswego will host an educational program by the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter entitled, “Living with Alzheimer’s: For Mid-Stage Caregivers”, on July 16 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. This program will provide caregivers with the knowledge; tools and strategies needed to cope with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or related dementia.

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Pride Month Celebrated In Oswego

June 27, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow and the Oswego Common Council raised the Pride Flag to recognize Pride Month in the Port City. The event took place on June 25 in Don Hill Civic Plaza next to Oswego City Hall.

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Fulton Proposes Moratorium on Used Car Lots

June 26, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The public hearing will garner community input regarding city official’s proposal to enforce a temporary moratorium on used car sale lots. If passed, the moratorium would prevent any new businesses entering the city for the purpose of opening a used car lot for a period of one year.

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Governor Cuomo Announces $57.7 Million For 136 Rural Public Transportation Projects

June 26, 2018 Site Administrator

The initiative will support rural public transportation operations; help local communities procure new clean-fuel, ADA accessible buses and related equipment; enhance coordination between local transportation agencies through mobility management and employment services; and construct new transit-related infrastructure, including facilities, passenger shelters and technology enhancements.

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Fulton Family YMCA Hires Oswego County Native As New CEO

June 26, 2018 Site Administrator

The Fulton Family YMCA announces the hiring of Oswego County native Shonna Sargent, regional program director of the YMCA of Greater Louisville’s Northeast Family YMCA branch, as its new chief executive officer. Board of Directors President Kelly Niccoli made the announcement today (June 26). Sargent was chosen after a nationwide search to lead the agency.

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Guided Hikes Set In July at Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center

June 26, 2018 Submitted article

The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will present a public program, Frolicking with Frogs on July 11, at 10 a.m. Kids of all ages are invited to get their feet wet, wander in the water and woods, and clack, trill, twang, and grunt with the frog people.

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Robert Fuller, 92

June 26, 2018 Contributor

Robert Fuller, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday June 18, 2018, at Oswego Hospital after a long illness.

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James B. Shutts Jr., 48

June 26, 2018 Contributor

James B. Shutts Jr., 48, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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Oswego City Band Presents ‘A Melodic Journey’ at Breitbeck Park

June 26, 2018 Step One Creative

The Oswego City Band presents “A Melodic Journey” at Breitbeck Park on Wednesday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. The ensemble will be performing a wide variety of styles appropriate for all ages and musical tastes.

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Harborfest Updates Venues for 2018

June 26, 2018 Site Administrator

“It has come to my attention that there have been some rumors floating around about there being only one venue at Harborfest. That is, of course, not true,” Amber Canbek, PR/Media Marketing Coordinator, said. ” There are three venues this year, instead of the five we’ve had in previous years.” Bands that were in River Walk have been rescheduled at different parks with different times.

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