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Thirty-six robotics teams from all over New York State competed, by invitation only, on January 25 for the title of State Champion at the Northern NY VEX Toss Up State Championship. Two teams from Oswego dominated the competition during the qualification rounds. Both teams made it to the semi-finals; both teams won special awards. And, one of them won a coveted spot in the next level of competition.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Set At Minetto UMC

The Women’s Fellowship of Minetto United Methodist Church will be serving a romantic candlelight dinner on Valentine’s Day, February 14. Serving will be at 6 p.m. at the church. The menu will be spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread, ice cream sundae, and beverages.

Coffeecake Meeting Scheduled for February 3

The Oswego County Farm Bureau is pleased to host the February Coffeecake Meeting at the Oswego County Federal Credit Union, Route 3 North in Mexico. It will be held on February 3 at 1 p.m. This month’s speaker will be Josh Hornesky of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Fulton’s Memorial Day Salute In The Planning

Plans are under way for the 33rd annual Memorial Day Salute event to be held May 24 at the Fulton Community Center. The theme for the celebration will be “Showing Gratitude To Our Veterans.” Jim Weinhold, Veteran of the Year, will serve as grand marshal of the Saturday parade.

Entertainment for Saturday night will be announced soon.

Polar Vortex Provides a Teachable Moment

Oswego County BOCES Exceptional Education teacher Mary Ryan has been making the most out of the cold weather by conducting science experiments with her students. After learning about the physical properties of water, and seeing a video on Reddit.com on how hot water freezes faster than cold water, Ryan’s class tested the theory.

Adult Education Spring Catalog Now Available

A course catalog of the 2014 spring adult educational opportunities at Oswego County BOCES is now available. The catalog has been mailed to residents in Oswego County and contains information about the literacy and training opportunities catered to adult learners who have been displaced, are considering a career change, are interested in re-entering the workforce.

Quarterly Siren Tests Scheduled for Feb. 3 through 7 in Oswego County

The Oswego County Emergency Management Office announces that the system of emergency notification sirens surrounding the three nuclear power plants at Nine Mile Point will be tested during the week of February 3 through 7. Tests will be conducted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Delaney Brothers to perform at Mount Pleasant Church

The Delaney Brothers will perform a gospel/bluegrass concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 1. at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. A freewill offering will be collected. The alternate date if weather is bad is Feb. 8, at 7.p.m.

January 25, 2014 Submitted article

We need your help now in the War on Synthetics

Your help is now needed in the war on Synthetics: the poisons that are still being packaged and sold in under false labels attractive to children. These Synthetics are killing and permanently injuring many people all over our country! An effective long-term legislation was introduced in 2013 that needs the public’s help to move through Albany into law.

January 24, 2014 Submitted article

Eastside Oswego Man Facing Felony Rape Charges

On Tuesday, the Oswego City Police Department received a complaint of an alleged sexual assault. An investigation was conducted and on Thursday, Roderick C. Matott, 56, of 112 ½ E. Oneida St., Oswego, was arrested and charged with the following: Rape in the 1st degree- by forcible compulsion- Class B Felony and Rape in the 2nd degree, Actor more than 18 years old and victim under 15 years of age- Class D Felony.