The New York State Department of Health has notified the Oswego County Health Department that further evidence of the West Nile virus was found in two different mosquito pools that were submitted for testing on Friday, September 6. The Oswego County Health Department has postponed its plans to spray the Toad Harbor / Big Bay Swamp area today (Sept. 11). Weather permitting, aerial spraying will resume on Thursday, September 12.
Upstate New York musician Jared Campbell kicked off the year at Kenney Middle School with his presentation on bullying. Campbell sang original songs, his message focusing on overcoming obstacles and appreciating others.
Fort Ontario Superintendent Paul Lear will lead a battlefield walking tour of the War of 1812 Battle of Oswego at 2 p.m. Sept. 21. The tour will begin at the entrance of the old stone fort and is free and open to the public. Participants are advised to wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
At the Fulton Family YMCA we are about strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility one area where we are showing this in is our programming.
Sixth graders and their parents/guardians in the Sandy Creek School District had an opportunity to meet their teachers, tour the middle school/high school building and familiarize themselves with their classrooms.
Musician Jared Campbell made his way to Fulton for the second week of school, stopping at Granby and Volney Elementary School to speak to students about bullying, and what it means to be a good friend.
Aerial spraying of a portion of the target area in central Oswego County was completed on Monday, September 9. The entire target area encompasses approximately 15,000 acres in portions of the towns of Mexico, New Haven, Palermo, Scriba and Volney. Weather permitting, the remainder will be finished tonight, Tuesday, September 10.
A benefit will be held for John Lewis, 4, who has stage four Neuroblastoma, which is a rare form of cancer. The event will be held from noon until 5 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the Fulton Polish Home on West First Street. John is the son of Bill and Sonya Lewis and has four siblings at home.
From September 6 to 7, the Oswego City Police Department deployed additional personnel to address quality of life concerns in residential neighborhoods. This detail consisted of marked, unmarked and foot patrols.
On September 13 the Sandy Creek Stadium Press Box will be dedicated to Sue Bitz before the start of the first home game at 5:30 p.m. Sue lost her battle with cancer on July 27, but her spirit and legacy will live on in the lives she touched and the students she inspired.
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