Month: August 2018

The Oswego County Historical Society will host its Summer Family Fun Day on Aug. 19. This year commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and the stories of the involvement of Oswego residents. This includes the story of Norman and Florence Bates and their strong involvement in the war causes along with their four children. Pictured are the Bates children circa 1915, from left: Norman, Jr., Betty, Sally and Max. For more information contact the museum at 315-343-1342.
Community

Family Fun Day To Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Children’s Civic Pride Day

August 1, 2018 Contributor
Fun games, prizes, ice cream sundaes and a scavenger hunt of the Richardson-Bates House Museum will all take place on Aug. 19 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Family Fun Day. The public is invited to come and take part in this summer fun activity for children and adults alike on the lawn of the museum at 135 E. Third St., Oswego.

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John Gartner of East Amherst recently donated to SUNY Oswego this oil-on-canvas painting -- name and date unknown -- by Oswego native James Gale Tyler, the late marine artist in whose memory Tyler Hall and the Tyler Art Gallery were named.
Oswego Daily News

College Accepts Gift Of James Gale Tyler Painting, 3rd In Its Collection

August 1, 2018 Contributor
An East Amherst man moving to Florida full time has donated to SUNY Oswego the college’s third painting by famed marine painter James Gale Tyler, namesake of Tyler Hall and the Tyler Art Gallery on the main campus. The other paintings by Tyler, who was born in Oswego in 1855, came to the college in 1967, thanks to a gift from Delta Kappa Kappa Fraternity, and in 1992 from the estate of Joseph Riley.

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Sports

One-On-One Spectator Truck & SUV Races Part Of Fulton Speedway August 4 Racing Program

August 1, 2018 Contributor
The intensity will be turned up by the racers looking for any bit of speed they can find this Saturday, August 4, when Willmes Law will present a night of fast, family affordable fun racing. On the race card will be the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux RUSH Late Models and the E&V Energy Novice Sportsman.

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Arts and Entertainment

Theatre Du Jour Has Partnered With The Tailwater Lodge

August 1, 2018 Contributor
You’re invited to the party after opening night to revile as the reviews come in, along with the FBI and a few stray bullets. It’s a brand new evening of mystery, comedy, music and great food, which just goes to prove that sometimes when people say they’re going to make a hit, they mean it.

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Community

City, American Red Cross Partner To Host Community Blood Drive

August 1, 2018 Contributor
The city of Oswego will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on August 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oswego Fire Department Headquarters. For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call (315) 343-2161 or sign up online at redcrossblood.org and search for the drive using zip code 13126.

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