Oswego County TodayOctober 2018FREE Independent News for Oswego County

120th District Barclay vs. Tosh

October 28, 2018 Contributor

Assemblyman Barclay has cost the taxpayers of the 120th Assembly District $1,552,000 over the past 16 years ($97,000 a year —base salary + expenses could be higher). During his time in office he has organized 1 pep rally to save a nuke plant. I’m sure that we could have obtained a private group to do the same for a lot less.

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Lakers Close Preseason With A Win

October 28, 2018 Contributor

The nationally-ranked Oswego State men’s ice hockey team registered five of the game’s final four goals to storm back and beat the Carleton Place Canadians in its final exhibition game on Saturday night. Oswego is ranked 10th in the country in both national preseason polls.

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Oswego School Board To Meet

October 27, 2018 Contributor

On October 30 the Oswego City School District will hold a regular board of education meeting. The regular meeting will start at 5 p.m.

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Atom Avery with Anne Taverni (left) and Jacki Hannon

Cheers to Oswego County Opportunities

October 27, 2018 Contributor

Atom Avery, owner of 5 Points Wine & Liquor in Oswego, met with GS Steamers Bar & Grill Restaurant Manager Anne Taverni and Eagle Beverage Craft Beer, Wine and Spirits Manager Jacki Hannon to sample one of the many food and beverage pairings that will be offered at Oswego County Opportunities “Giving Thanks” fundraiser.

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Legislature Proclaims Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 27, 2018 Contributor

The proclamation shines a light on the misconceptions about domestic violence that persist in communities across the country, including the barriers that victims face in reporting abuse, their inability to “just leave,” and the unrealistic expectations of institutions meant to protect them.

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Oswego County Officials Warn Homeowners of Deed Solicitation

October 27, 2018 Contributor

Oswego County Clerk Michael Backus and Real Property Tax Director Betsy Knapp remind local property owners that they can easily obtain property reports and deeds to their property through Oswego County government offices. A Scriba resident who purchased a home in June recently received a solicitation from a company based in Glendora, Calif.

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Carol Anne Barton Huffard, 70

October 27, 2018 Contributor

Carol Anne Barton Huffard, 70, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on Monday October 22, 2018, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls, joining her Lord and Savior for Eternal Life.

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Mayor Billy Barlow receuves the award from Vita Friedlander, center, Victory board president, and Daun Whittaker, founder of Victory Transformation

Mayor Barlow Receives First Strength in Unity Award from Victory Transformation

October 27, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow was honored as the recipient of the first-ever Strength in Unity Award by Victory Transformation on Thursday October 25 at the second annual Victory Transformation Inc. Silent Art Auction event at the American Foundry in Oswego.

The Strength in Unity Award is presented to a community member who demonstrates strength, service, unity and leadership advocating for individuals in critical need.

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This cat quilt is one of the items to be raffled off at Yappy Hour.

Oswego County Humane Society To Present Yappy Hour

October 27, 2018 Contributor

On November 1 the Oswego County Humane Society will host Yappy Hour from 6 to 8 p.m. at Alex’s on the Water, 26 E. First St. Tickets to the event are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. There will be “yappetisers,” a wine tasting by Thousand Islands Winery, a cash bar, and music by John McDonnell.

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A Celebration of Romantic Music November 1 in Pulaski

October 27, 2018 Contributor

The concert, to be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 1, includes Symphoria violinist Sonya Williams, cellist Heid Hoffmann, clarinetist Trevor Jorgensen, pianist Rob Auler and identical twin piano duo Elizabeth and Evangeline Canfield.

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