Community

Assemblyman Will Barclay recently honored Zonta Club of Oswego for celebrating its 60th anniversary. Founded in 1955, Zonta Club of Oswego is a service club comprised of professional, civic- and community-minded women who serve and advocate for women.

More than 600 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2016 semester. The college’s 76th commencement ceremony was held on May 13 at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, N.D.

Sergeant Alex Forsyth from Central Square has reenlisted to continue service with the Company F, 1-169th General Support Aviation Battalion.

Carley Mills Cemetery Association will hold its annual rummage sale and chicken BBQ. The rummage sale will be held July 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The chicken BBQ will be only on the 16th from noon – 4 p.m.

For the 29th consecutive year, Oswego Harborfest will bring thousands of festival goers to the city of Oswego from July 28 through 31. As always, the success of such a large annual tradition relies not only upon the talent, entertainment, food, and other vendors, but also the invaluable contributions of countless volunteers.

The Phoenix Central School District recently announced its participation in the Summer Food Service Program, which will provide free lunch for all children up to 18 years old. Meals will be provided from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays to Fridays from July 6 to Aug. 12 in the Michael A. Maroun Elementary School Intermediate café.

The town of Richland retained its title for the best-tasting drinking water in Oswego County and the village of Pulaski captured second place in an informal contest held June 9 at the Oswego Farmers’ Market.