Month: July 2023

Community

Volunteers Needed For Fun, Exciting Opportunities To Help Harborfest 2023

July 14, 2023 Contributor
Harborfest 2023 is just weeks away and a limited number of volunteer positions to help the area’s biggest and best festival are still available. Most positions require small investments of time and provide experience working in the festivals and events industry. Volunteers will receive training for their jobs and on the festival’s plans in case of a weather or other urgent issue. Call Harborfest at 315-343-6858 for more information.

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Oswego Daily News

Mayor Barlow Announces 2023 “Rock the Docks” Concert Series Lineup

July 14, 2023 Contributor
Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the lineup for the third year of the “Rock the Docks” concert series.  “Rock the Docks” will kick off on August 5 with local musician Dave Hawthorne. The concert series is designed to entertain docked boaters and tenants of Wright’s Landing with the permanent stage positioned to provide prime viewing and listening by boats in the marina area and harbor. Attendees from land may also use a small seating area available in the west end parking lot.  Concerts are free to attend and will run from 6:00pm to 9:00 p.m.

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News

First Do No Harm: Prioritize Roadway User Safety Before Raising Speed Limits

July 13, 2023 Contributor
Drivers desiring faster commutes might view a higher speed limit as a boon, but is it always the safest choice? And what about the safety needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and others?  A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that raising posted speed limits may do little to save time and increase traffic flow but could lead to more crashes, injuries, and deaths.

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Community

Beginner’s Canning Workshop To Be Held In Mexico

July 13, 2023 Contributor
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will be holding a free beginner’s canning workshop on Saturday, August 12th from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the county extension office located on 3288 Main Street, Mexico. This workshop is sponsored by the CCE Oswego Master Gardener Volunteer Program and will provide a basic introduction to canning for gardeners.

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