Oswego Daily News
Aerial Spraying of Toad Harbor Area is Completed
Aerial spraying is a temporary control measure to reduce Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, which is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Month: August 2018
Community
DSS Hosts Sept. 4 Orientation Meeting for Future Foster and Adoptive Parents
The Department of Social Services is looking for people who would like to become foster parents, particularly for children ages eight and older who may have special needs for supervision.
Community
Novelis ‘Can Man’ Visits St. Francis Commons, Helps With Recycling Project
The Novelis “Can Man” stopped by St. Francis Commons to help residents collect cans for recycling as part of their recent Summer Family Open House held at the assisted living residence. Proceeds from the recycling project/can collection will help support events sponsored by resident council.
Ritchie
The Great New York State Fair: A Special Way To End The Summer
It is hard to believe that Labor Day is just around the corner. However, before we wrap up another great summer in Central and Northern New York, there is still lots of fun to be had, and that includes the Great New York State Fair. Last year, the Great New York State Fair drew a record 1,161,912 visitors and this year is expected to be the best yet.
Community
Office for Aging Schedules Hearings on Services for Seniors
Sara Sunday, administrator of the Office for the Aging, said the plan is part of the agency’s requirements for state and federal funding, and includes a summary of services to be provided to elderly county residents between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020.
Community
Rotarians Learn About SAF
Sara Carmichael from Oswego County Opportunities was the guest speaker at a recent Rotary meeting. Carmichael was representing the Services to Aid Families division of OCO where she is a crisis advocate and health educator and trainer.
Community
ConnextCare Awarded Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation From The Joint Commission
ConnextCare today (August 20)announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its nationally recognized standards. The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
Racing News
8-Time Champion Crowned at Oswego
Canajoharie’s Otto Sitterly became Oswego Speedway’s first eight-time supermodified track champion Saturday night, putting an exclamation point on his accomplishment by winning the 50-lap regular season finale. It’s his first track title since 2014, his […]
Oswego Daily News
Group Seeks To Display Positive Messages In Oswego
At Monday night’s Physical Services Committee meeting, Jamie Leszczynski, of SAVE CNY, requested to display positive messages and posters throughout Oswego on September 1. SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education), works to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and serves as a resource to those touched by suicide.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego County Will Conduct Aerial Spraying Tonight
The Oswego County Health Department plans to conduct aerial spraying of approximately 10,000 acres of land in the Big Bay – Toad Harbor Swamp area in the towns of Hastings, West Monroe and Constantia between 6 and 9 p.m. this evening, Aug. 20.