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The Last Lifeboat Auditions

April 14, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego Players announces auditions for “The Last Lifeboat” – a play about the sinking of the Titanic and the man that became forever blamed for the incident. Director William Edward White is looking for strong actors 18 to 60+ for an ensemble cast of eleven.

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Stellar Field Expected For Small Block Super Championship Series Opener At Evans Mills Raceway Park On May 13

April 14, 2023 Contributor

The first of four Jake’s Automotive Small Block Super Championship Series events is set to take the green flag on Saturday, May 13 at Evans Mills Raceway Park in Evans Mills, NY.

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Playing leads In ‘Romeo And Juliet’ Offers Learning Experience For SUNY Oswego Students

April 14, 2023 Contributor

For SUNY Oswego students Owen West and Claire Bosley, playing the leads in the Theatre Department’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” has provided a real learning experience. The iconic piece opens at 7:30 p.m. on April 19 in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre.

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Gillibrand Announces Nearly $117 Million To Help NYS Businesses In Underserved Communities Recover From Covid-19

April 14, 2023 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that 43 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) across New York State will receive $116,822,564 in federal funding to help low- and moderate-income communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be used to expand lending related to small businesses and microenterprises, for grant making and investing in underserved communities, and to support borrowers that experienced disproportionate economic impacts from the pandemic and have unmet capital and financial services needs. Additionally, the grant funds may be used to support community facilities, affordable housing, commercial real estate and intermediary lending to non-profits and CDFIs.

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Give Road Crews A Break: National Grid Urges Drivers To Slow Down In Work Zones

April 14, 2023 Contributor

National Grid reminds drivers to slow down when approaching work zones on roads and highways as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week. The annual commemoration, promoted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, takes place April 17-21 and marks the start of spring construction season.

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Syracuse Heart Challenge Is saving Lives With Every Step

April 14, 2023 Contributor

The American Heart Association signature event invites participants to sign up and step out for health:

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APW CSD Superintendent Responds To Threat Incident At High School

April 14, 2023 Contributor

Following is a message from APW CSD Superintendent Naomi Ryfun concerning a verbal threat incident occurring between students at the High School:

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Gillibrand, Grassley, Hirono And Warren Press Ft. Hood On Investigation Into The Death Of Private Ana Basaldua Ruiz

April 14, 2023 Contributor

U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent a letter on April 11, 2023 to Ft. Hood Commander Lieutenant General Sean Bernabe expressing concerns about the circumstances surrounding Private Ana Basaldua Ruiz’s death and pressing for a complete, thorough and impartial investigation.

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Oswego County Opportunities Recognizes Tina Eusepi

April 14, 2023 Contributor

Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) has honored its Workforce Collaboration Manger the agency’s prestigious Amelia Whelahan Leadership Award.

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Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival Returns To Bring Oswego’s Maritime History Alive

April 14, 2023 Contributor

Oswego’s history with its beautiful lake will come alive again as the H. Lee White Maritime Museum’s Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival returns Saturday, May 20. The event is free of charge and takes place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the museum at the end of West First Street Pier.

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