Year: 2023

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) announced Senate passage of their bipartisan amendment to the FY24 NDAA to close the funding shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). The amendment will help address the long-term funding shortfall by delivering $676 million for the program, and will allow excluded Pentagon and Shanksville responders to join the program.

OCSD, CMOO Partner To Bring Mobile STEM Lab To Elementary Schools

This past school year, the Oswego City School District and the Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO) teamed up to provide hands-on learning to students just outside the comfort of their own classroom.

Fulton Amateur Radio Club To Host Free Technician Class Course

Starting on Thursday, September 14, the Fulton Amateur Radio Club will host a free 10-week course designed for Technician Class licensees who are interested in obtaining their General Class Amateur (Ham) Radio license.

In Oswego, Gov. Kathy Hochul Celebrates Grand Opening of Splash Indoor Water Park, Completion Of Twelfth DRI Project

New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul praised the grand opening and completion of the last DRI project in Oswego during a ribbon-cutting event at the Splash Indoor Water Park Resort on Wednesday, July 26.

Sheriff’s Office Proud To Announce Awards And Promotion

On Monday, July 24, 2023, members of Oswego County Sheriff’s Office attended a ceremony to honor and recognize staff for recent accomplishments. Oswego County Sheriff Don Hilton awarded two officers for their bravery in response to a recent incident. He also recognized one additional officer receiving a promotion based on outstanding performance and commitment.

ConnextCare Announces $40,000 In Funding From The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation

Today, ConnextCare proudly announced a $40,000 grant from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California. This funding, made possible through the Access to Care Grants Program, is dedicated to securing and increasing access to quality, affordable oral health care across the 15 states and Washington, D.C. where Delta Dental of California operates.

Oswego Lacrosse Club Box Team Downs River Monsters 11-7

The Oswego Lacrosse Club’s high school box lacrosse team traveled to Rochester recently for a rematch with the Rochester River Monsters, and they came away with another win.

PHOENIX Resident Awarded Adelphi University Degree

KAYLEIGH ABBOTT of PHOENIX, NY, was among the undergraduate and graduate students recently awarded degrees at Adelphi University, including those who completed degree requirements.

Operation Oswego County Presents Award To Brenden Backus, Stephen Dates And Kevin Dates

At its annual meeting in June, Operation Oswego County (OOC) presented its 2023 Dee Heckethorn Entrepreneur Award to Brenden Backus, Stephen Dates and Kevin Dates in recognition and appreciation of exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and dedication to opening the first distillery in Oswego County since prohibition.

R. Dawn Dashner

R. Dawn Dashner of Oswego passed away on July 27, 2023, at the age of 89. Born in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Tovey) Sova.