Oswego County TodayApril 2023FREE Independent News for Oswego County

New York State Announces Funding To Protect Water Quality And Soil Health Around The Finger Lakes

April 7, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) today announced $370,000 for the Finger Lakes Cover Crop Initiative. The initiative helps support farmers’ use of cover crops to reduce erosion, implement watershed management plans, and protect water quality in and around the 11 Finger Lakes:Conesus, Hemlock, Canadice, Honeoye, Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and Otisco.

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Oswego Players Presents “The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time”

April 7, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego Players 85 season continues with The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the award-winning play based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted by Simon Stephens. Matthew Fleming directs this production, running April 21-23, and April 28-30 at The Francis Marion Brown Theatre, “the little theatre by the water” in the historic Fort Ontario barracks building.

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OCO Behavioral Health Residential Services Attends Simulation Training

April 7, 2023 Contributor

Mental health professionals provide much needed care and comfort for the consumers they work with. They assist individuals in developing life-skills and empower them on their journey to recovery.

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Budget Update: Delays, Dysfucntion And A Missed Deadline

April 7, 2023 Contributor

It is nothing short of disappointing that the process to generate a state budget has yielded confusion, a missed deadline, at least one emergency extender and uncertainty for residents and businesses who rely on the critical funding included in the agreement.

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Infinit Technology Solutions, Independent Pizzeria Partner To Offer $1,000 in Junior Giveaways At Weedsport Kartway’s Spring Meltdown

April 7, 2023 Contributor

Weedsport Kartway’s Spring Meltdown, set for April 29-30, just got a touch warmer thanks to a partnership with Infinit Technology Solutions and Independent Pizzeria, which will see $1,000 in product certificates set to be given away to junior racers across the weekend.

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DEC Issues Guidance To Reduce Conflicts With Bears

April 7, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may attract black bears.

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Gloria J. Pitcher

April 7, 2023 Contributor

Gloria J. Pitcher, of Fulton, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2023 at her home in Volney. Born in Syracuse, she was a lifelong resident in Volney and a dedicated homemaker with her husband, children and grandchildren.

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Charlotte V. Elias

April 7, 2023 Contributor

Charlotte V. Elias, 102 1/2; of Fulton, NY passed peacefully with her daughters, and grand dogs by her side late Monday evening, March 27, 2023, after a long and blessed life.

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Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux Returns as Brewerton And Fulton Speedways Major Marketing Partner

April 7, 2023 Contributor

Management of the Brewerton Speedway and Fulton Speedway are happy to announce that Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux located just minutes north of the Brewerton Speedway on Route 11 will return for another season as a major marketing partner of a multi-faceted program.

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Dec Issues Annual Muddy Trails Advisory For Adirondacks

April 7, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today urged hikers to postpone hikes on Adirondack trails above 2,500 feet until high elevation trails have dried and hardened. DEC resources provide information for hikers on how to reduce negative impacts on all trails and protect the natural resources throughout the Adirondacks during this time.

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