Year: 2023

Rocky is just the right scoop of kitten to curl up with at the end of the day. At about 3 months old, Rocky would be a great addition to any family with kids, other cats and dogs.

Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit Tour Honors Our Nation’s Veterans In Local Communities

In 2018, Wreaths Across America (WAA) rolled out its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE). This museum on wheels was designed to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach in local communities across the country. Since that time the program and reach has travelled so much further than WAA could have anticipated – in 2023 alone, the MEE has visited nine states, joined 83 community events, had 8,495 visitors on board, welcomed home 1,575 Vietnam veterans, and officially thanked 113 military families for their sacrifices. The MEE has seen almost 100k visitors in total since it first hit the road in 2018!

Dec Updates Great Lakes Action Agenda To Guide Restoration, Protection, And Revitalization Of New York’s Great Lakes Region

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released an updated New York’s Great Lakes Action Agenda (GLAA) 2023, a strategic, ecosystem-based action plan to guide restoration and conservation and foster sustainable, resilient communities in New York’s Great Lakes region.

Robert A. Aaserud

Robert A. “Bob” Aaserud, 78, of Fulton, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Born in Sandy Creek, NY, he was a son to the late Carl and Margaret Aaserud and graduated from Sandy Creek Schools.

Operation Oswego County Presents Award To St. Luke Health Services

At its annual meeting in June, Operation Oswego County (OOC) presented its 2023 Jobs Award to St. Luke Health Services in recognition and appreciation of the significant contribution and economic impact of St. Luke Health Services on the Oswego County economy by providing diverse health care and lifestyle offerings to their resident community.

Kirsten’s New York Minute!

Following is a weekly newsletter from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand:

Donald J. Barry

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Donald “Don” J. Barry, 89, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather who passed peacefully on July 18, 2023. Don was born in Oswego N.Y., on October 9, 1933, to the late, Frank and Bertha Barry.

Oswego Lacrosse Club Defeats River Monsters 14-7

After jumping out to a 5-0 lead after the first period, the Oswego Lacrosse Club boys’ box lacrosse team enjoyed a comfortable but hard-fought lead the rest of the way over the visiting Rochester River Monsters.

Laura Lamb Of Oswego Receives Outstanding Graduate Award

Laura B. Lamb of Oswego was among The University of Scranton outstanding master’s and doctoral degree graduates recognized at its graduate commencement events the weekend of May 19-21.

Hartwick Student-Athletes Recognized For Academic Distinctions

During Hartwick College’s Athletics Award Ceremony held in late spring, over 100 student-athletes received the Philip S. Wilder Jr. Award for Academic Distinction.