Month: October 2018

International concert pianist and SUNY Oswego music professor Robert Auler will present a concert of favorite works at 3 p.m. Oct. 21, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom. The Focus on Faculty Series performance will feature the works of Mozart, Bach-Busoni, Schumann, Carter Pann and more.

‘Strangers on a Train’ Rolls into Oswego

The Oswego County Historical Society proudly presents the annual Classic Movie Night event featuring the popular Alfred Hitchcock classic film noir “Strangers on a Train” on October 11 at 7 p.m. at the historic Oswego Theatre.

OCO Staffer Recognized

Carolyn Deloff, Fiscal / Administrative program specialist with Oswego County Opportunities Education Services, was recently recognized as one of OCO’s outstanding employees.

Larry Wight on Top of the World at NAPA Super DIRT Week

Gypsum Racing driver Lightning Larry Wight pulled off a late-race pass on veteran driver Jimmy Phelps and held off the five-time NAPA Super DIRT Week Champion Stewart Friesen for the $50,000 pay day.

October 7, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Teens Encouraged to Learn about ‘Molly,’ Help Combat Synthetic Drug Crisis

The VOW Foundation, Inc., will present an informational workshop for teens and parents to learn more about ‘Molly,’ a synthetic drug currently in circulation. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on October 10 in the training room of the Oswego County Health Department at 70 Bunner St. in Oswego. Participants are asked to enter through the main doors on the west side of the building.

DIRTcar Pro Stock 50 Culminates with a Drag Race to the Checkers

The NAPA Super DIRT Week DIRTcar Pro Stock 50 ended on Sunday with a drag race to the finish after C.D. Beauchamp gave leader Chuck Dumblewski a tap off turn four to conclude a 50-lap battle a mere .017 seconds ahead. The competition heated up on Saturday afternoon with Time Trials as Fonda Speedway regulars Dumblewski and Josh Coonradt laid down a pair of Fast Times, only .008 seconds apart from each other, to set themselves on the front row for Sunday’s feature event.

Pet of the Week – Dirt Bike

Dirt bike got his name because he looked super rough around the edges and was very dirty when he was found. He also looked like he had suffered an eye injury before he was rescued. But, he has healed up fine with lots of good care and medications and there is no sign of any impairment to his sight. He cleaned up nicely too, didn’t he?

Steve Canale, owner, and Alison Scanlon, manager of the Press Box, serve dinners at a previous Guest Chef Dinner. They will be back on October 16, for service starting at 4:30 p.m. at 73 W. Second St. for dining in or carrying out.

October Guest Chef Dinner at Oswego County Salvation Army

Steve Canale, Alison Scanlon, and their staff of the Press Box, will be providing the next Guest Chef Dinner for the Oswego County Salvation Army on October 16, with service starting at 4:30 p.m., for dining in or taking out, at the Center for Worship and Service, 73 W. Second St. Their menu for the evening will be meat loaf, their famous macaroni and cheese, and coleslaw.

County Recognizes Granby Bicentennial

The Oswego County Legislature recently recognized the town of Granby on its bicentennial. The town was officially formed on April 20, 1818. Farming and industry were the foundation of this 46-square mile township.
It was once a shipping depot for vegetables bound for New York City and hosted trades such as paper manufacturing and cigar-making.

The Oswego County Historical Society will host a lecture entitled “A Saint Amongst Us: The Life of St. Marianne Cope” on October 21. Pictured is an historic image of St. Marianne Cope.

Historical Society to Host Lecture on St. Marianne Cope and Her Time in Oswego

The Oswego County Historical Society will host a lecture entitled “A Saint Amongst Us: The Life of St. Marianne Cope” on October 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Marianne Cope Hall behind St. Peter’s Church at 83 E. Albany St. The event is free and open to the public.