Oswego County TodayAugust 2018FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Representatives from the Shineman Foundation present a $5,000 check to support the Erin’s Angels Backpack program in the Phoenix Central School District. From left are Michael A. Maroun Elementary School Principal Brett Doody; Erin’s Angels founder Sheila Dion; PCSD alumna and grant writer Liz Russell; Shineman Foundation senior administrative assistant Penny Halstead; Shineman Foundation Executive Director Karen Goetz; and PCSD Superintendent Christopher Byrne.

Phoenix Backpack Program Gets Financial Boost, Continues To Grow

August 17, 2018 Submitted article

When Phoenix Central School District parent Sheila Dion saw a need for a weekend food assistance program for students, she was eager to explore ways to meet that need.

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Catholic Charities Seeks Crafters, Artisans, Vendors For Fall Festival

August 17, 2018 ChirelloMarketing

Catholic Charities of Oswego County will host a Fall Festival Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Catholic Charities of Oswego County, 808 W. Broadway, Fulton.

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Brewerton Speedway August 17 Racing Canceled; Fulton Speedway Set To Crown Unique eCigs Modified Series Champion August 18

August 17, 2018 Contributor

Because of saturated grounds from recent rains coupled with overnight rain that has continued into Friday morning, plus the forecast for more of the same, the management of the Brewerton Speedway has decided to save race teams and fans travel time and money and cancel the Friday, August 17, race program.

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Craig L. Fuller, 62

August 17, 2018 Contributor

Craig L. Fuller, 62, of Granby, died Sunday August 12, 2018, peacefully with his family by his side after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

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Fulton GOP Vice-Chair Marc Holliday Meets President Trump

August 17, 2018 Contributor

On Monday, (August 12) City of Fulton GOP Vice-Chairman Marc Holliday met with President Donald J. Trump at the private fundraiser for Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney. Holliday received an invitation to attend this very private event last weekHolliday stated, “I was extremely honored and humbled to receive such an invitation to meet the President of the United States…”

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Weather Notebook For August 17, 2018

August 17, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Breezy and muggy with scattered showers today. High 80.

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Hunter Arms Homecoming: Trivia Q&A

August 17, 2018 Contributor

Here is a little trivia Q&A to get you up to speed on the Hunter Arms Homecoming event on August 24-25 at the John Wells Pratt House Museum.

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Exalted Ruler of the Oswego Elks Lodge #271 Nelson Metz presents SAF Advocate / Trainer Sara Carmichael (center) and Community Response Coordinator Stacie France of Oswego County Opportunities Services to Aid Families program with a donation in support SAF’s efforts to help victims of domestic abuse and educate community members of the issue.

Oswego Elks Aids OCO SAF Program

August 17, 2018 Contributor

Oswego Elks Lodge #271 recently presented a donation of $1,700 to Oswego County Opportunities in support of the agency’s Services to Aid Families Program. SAF, Oswego County’s domestic violence and rape crisis program, provided support and advocacy for 600 victims and survivors in 2017.

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Ashton DanielMichael Quinn

August 17, 2018 Contributor

Ashton DanielMichael Quinn was born in Oswego Hospital on August 15, 2018, at 7:45 a.m.

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OCO, CCCE launching SCORE Oswego County To Help Rural Communities

August 17, 2018 Contributor

Led by Oswego County Opportunities and the Center for Career and Community Education, new program Support, Collaboration, Opportunities, Resources, Education/Employment Oswego County will combat regional poverty and help people access educational and career pathways.

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