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The Oswego City School District Board of Education will meet for a special session on Aug. 28 at the Education Center. The call to order will be at 5 p.m.

Miller Dominates NEMA Midget Field at Oswego Speedway

The NEMA Midgets made their long awaited return to Oswego Speedway on Saturday night, and it was Jim Miller in the No. 3m dominating the field for his first Oswego win, and first NEMA victory since 2001.

Wanda Sczupak- Graveside Services

Graveside services for Wanda Sczupak, 97, of Oswego, who died February 7, 2012, will be conducted Tuesday August 28 at 8:45 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton.

Gerard (Gerry) L. Lafond, 92

Gerard (Gerry) L. Lafond, 92, a former resident of Bishop’s Commons, passed away peacefully Saturday Aug. 25, 2012, at St. Luke Health Services.

Pat Ward Grabs A popular Big Win At Fulton Speedway

Off of a strong third place finish the night before at the Brewerton Speedway that saw teammate Billy Decker pull in victory lane, Pat Ward turned the tables Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway on Decker.

Catholic Charities’ Relatives Raising Relatives Program Supporting Caregivers

For caregivers who find themselves raising their relatives’ children, finding support is not an easy task, however, Catholic Charities of Oswego County’s Relatives Raising Relatives program has established three unique groups to provide caregivers with the answers and support they need.

Support for Stuff-a-Bus Appreciated

Thanks to the tremendous outpouring of support we received from the community and the tireless effort of our many volunteers, the Annual Stuff-A-Bus Campaign, a partnership between Oswego County school districts and United Way of Greater Oswego County, was a resounding success.

Whitewater Release on Salmon River Canceled Labor Day Weekend

Brookfield Renewable Energy Group has announced that the whitewater recreation release on the Salmon River (South) scheduled for Sept. 2 – 3 is canceled due to lower than normal reservoir water levels during this time of year.

Esther A. Gravelle, 90

Esther A. Gravelle, 90, former Fulton, Arizona, and Florida resident passed away on Saturday August 25, 2012, at St. Luke Health Services, Oswego.

Richard J. Wisowaty, 63

Richard J. Wisowaty, 63, of Hannibal, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.