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Red Cross Asks People To Join During Red Cross Month
March is Red Cross Month, and the American Red Cross is asking people to join them in helping those in need by volunteering their time, making a donation, taking a class, or giving blood.
Oaks Meets with Farm Bureau, Maple Producers Representatives
Fitzhugh Park March Madness
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School kicked off its annual March Madness month with Buc Blue and White Day on March 4.
OMS Spellers Advance
Three Oswego Middle School students will represent their school in the annual spelling bee competition. Principal Bonnie Finnerty (left) recently congratulated the trio for their accomplishment.
Annual Minetto Hoedown Keeps Cowboys On The Run
The annual hoedown was held at the Minetto Elementary School recently. Youngsters enjoyed physical education classes with a variety of western themed activities.
Change Your Batteries
In anticipation of this weekend’s “Spring Ahead,” the moving ahead of our clocks to Daylight Saving Time, the Oswego Fire Department would like to remind all residents to also change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Frederick L. Spink Jr.
Frederick L. Spink Jr., 91, a resident of Meadowbrook Manor passed away on Tuesday March 8, 2011, at Oswego Hospital.
Fishermen Urged to use Caution on Salmon River Thursday
Patricia Egan, Director of the Oswego County Emergency Management Office, has issued an advisory for fishermen on the Salmon River due to high water conditions.
Ritchie: I Helped Hundreds of Seniors Qualify for Tax Break
Hundreds of senior citizens across Oswego, Jefferson and St. Lawrence County are now going to see a reduction in their school property taxes thanks to State Senator Patty Ritchie’s efforts to inform senior citizens about the benefits of the Enhanced STAR program.



