Month: August 2018

Bharat Ratra, a distinguished professor of physics at Kansas State University, will discuss the quest to find answers about the universe in “The ‘Standard’ Model of Cosmology … and Open Questions” at 4 p.m. Aug. 28, in Room 194 of SUNY Oswego’s Shineman Center.

Interest in Outdoor Sports Growing, Hunter Education Offered through September

New York State has thousands of lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and millions of acres of forest. The geographic diversity of our state, and its great natural resources, not only makes New York a beautiful state to live in but a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors.

Exhibition To Document Life On, Under, Around Route 81 In Syracuse

Starting Sept. 7, SUNY Oswego in Syracuse will exhibit the work of nearly two dozen artists participating in the “Picture 81” project to document, artistically, the before, during and after of the end-of-life viaduct that bisects the city.

Parade Kicks Off Oswego County Fair

The 161st annual event celebrates Oswego County’s agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage with contests, displays, entertainment and food.

U.S. HISTORY COMES ALIVE AT FORT ONTARIO – Bring the kids to Fort Ontario State Historic Site on East Fourth Street in Oswego to witness this chapter in our nation’s history. Re-enactors representing British troops and the rebel forces of the Continental Army participate in the Revolutionary War Encampment on Saturday and Sunday, August 25 and 26. The event also features music, games, displays and demonstrations. For details, call 315-343-4711 or find the fort on Facebook.

Witness `Assault on Fort Ontario’ During Revolutionary War Weekend Aug. 25 and 26

Fort Ontario State Historic Site on East Fourth Street in Oswego hosts a Revolutionary War encampment on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25 and 26. The event features living history demonstrations and three battle re-enactments. Highlights include a Continental Army attack on a British outpost in Washington (East) Park on Bridge Street in Oswego at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

JC Penney Supports Stuff-A-Bus Campaign

United Way Stuff-A-Bus co-chairperson Laurie Kelly and Executive Director of United Way of Greater Oswego County Patrick Dewine met with Carol Peters, general manager of the Oswego JC Penney store, to discuss JC Penney’s support of the United Way’s annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign.

From left are: Jessica Leaf, RN, of the maternity staff, who assisted with the selection of books; along with Children’s Board members; Carolyn Barlow, Aria Leaf, Kathryn Watson, holding Adaline Watson, co-president Valerie Gerber, Caitlin Gilkeye, holding Charlotte Gilkeye, and Karen Reynolds.

Children’s Board Of Oswego Donates Books To Oswego Health Maternity Center

Members of the Children’s Board of Oswego recently visited Oswego Health’s Maternity Center to donate baby books. The local organization’s generous donation allows each family to go home with a new book, to encourage lifelong reading.

New Logo For Oswego County Fair

The Oswego County Fair Board and the Oswego County Legislature came together to open the 2018 Oswego County Fair and unveil the organization’s new logo. The illustration was created by Marketing and Design Specialist David Owens of the Oswego County Tourism Office.

Todd Root, August 11 Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modified Feature winner

Todd Root Dominates For His First-Ever Fulton Speedway Modified Victory

Todd Root and his race team have been through tough times in his rookie season in the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar 358 Modifieds at the Fulton Speedway. Two words never entered their minds, “Give up.”

University at Albany Announces May 2018 Graduates

The University at Albany congratulates the more than 3,300 students who graduated at its 174th Commencement from May 18-20. Graduates from August 2017 and December 2017 were also recognized.