Joseph Boots, of Hannibal, was the owner of the winning duck in Hannibal Dollars for Scholars annual “Ducks Over the Dam” race. A total of fifty-three additional prizes, donated by local businesses, were awarded to race participants. Hannibal Dollars for Scholars provides scholarships to graduates of Hannibal High School each year.
Something interesting. The ASPCA just announced a new collaboration with the New York City Police Foundation’s Crime Stoppers program. As a result of this initiative, people in New York City can now easily provide anonymous tips about suspected animal cruelty crimes in the city’s five boroughs. Crime Stoppers even offers rewards of up to $2,500 for tips leading to an arrest and indictment.
The Oswego County 4-H Program has an enormous stockpile of items, and like last year, everything is priced to sell, with many great deals to be found. All fabric is being sold by the piece at just $2 a yard. The sale’s proceeds benefit the local 4-H program.
The winning 50-50 Oswego Harborfest ticket has been drawn. The winning number is a yellow ticket 344655. The person with this ticket will receive $3,902.36.
Reminder: Testing of new emergency notification sirens installed by Exelon Generation and Entergy Nuclear will be held on Tuesday (July 28). All sirens will be activated for three minutes at approximately 10 a.m.
Celebrating its 80th year, the Oswego City Band presents “Melodies and Movies” at Breitbeck Park on Wednesday (July 29) at 7:30 p.m. The ensemble will be performing a wide variety of styles appropriate for all ages and musical tastes.
A field of 42 teams took to the links for a day of golf and fun in the 20th Annual United Way Golf Tournament, held recently at the Oswego Country Club.
This year, 63 individuals are serving youth in Oswego County through the Oswego AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps, a national service program, addresses critical needs in local communities. Members in Oswego AmeriCorps provide mentoring, fitness activities, nutrition education and manage volunteers.
Members of the United Way of Greater Oswego County’s Campaign Cabinet have begun planning the agenda for one of Oswego County’s most impactful events, the United Way’s Annual Campaign Kick Off Breakfast. Scheduled for September 16, the event will be held from 8 – 9 a.m. at the American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St. (behind Fajita Grill on Route 104 West) in Oswego.
Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. The local Zonta Club was first chartered as Zonta Club of Oswego in June 1955.
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