Over 17,000 people in Oswego County, which is 20 percent of the adult population, cannot read above the 5th grade level. Eighty-four percent of all Literacy Volunteer clients fall between the ages of 19 and 59.
In preparation for the upcoming 186th consecutive navigation season on the New York State Canal System and in recognition of Earth Day 2011, the New York State Canal Corporation in partnership with the Parks and Trails NY, has designated April 16 as “Canal Clean Sweep.”
Under the direction of P.E. teachers Robin and Chris Scholla every grade participated with a variety of unique and different exercises that included parachute play, chicken noodle tag, yoga, cup stacking and other events.
Several Oswego High School students participated in the Oswego County All-County Orchestra Festival held at G. Ray Bodley High School on March 18-19. The students were chosen through auditions.
The H. Lee White Marine Museum along with representatives from the Town of Oswego recently unveiled a new exhibit highlighting Medal of Honor recipient and Town of Oswego civil war hero, James H. Lee and his service aboard the U.S. Sloop of War, Kearsarge during the Civil War.
Betty J. Butterfield, 83, former Paddocks Landing resident, Phoenix, NY died on Tuesday March 29, 2011 at the Pontiac Care & Rehabilition Center, Oswego.
Eleanor “Ellie” J. Leotta, 69, of Fulton, died Tuesday at Oswego Hospital.
Joan W. King, 81, of Oswego, passed away Tuesday at Oswego Hospital.
Gloria Collins Forrester, 71, of Oswego, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011 at Oswego Hospital surrounded by her family.
Fulton’s girls swim team, boys freshmen basketball team and second modified football team would be eliminated under plans submitted by the Athletic Director to help fill the district’s huge budget deficit for next year.
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