Community

The Oswego County Legislature announced May 6 that the board of directors of the Richard S. Shineman Foundation has approved the funding of the County Legislature’s grant application, making them a one-third partner in a courageous effort to reverse worsening trends regarding health and poverty in Oswego County.

The Fulton Force elite traveling baseball teams are preparing for their second season after finishing their first with a tournament championship and a 16-6 record. The Force will host the second annual Corn Hole Tournament and chicken BBQ on June 13 at Muskies Bar and Grill.

Stepping Stones Day Program students in Mary Hirsch’s class at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation celebrate moms at a recent Mother’s Day Brunch.

With some help from visiting family members, fourth grade students at Fairley Elementary School recently created uplifting projects in art class. Tying in with the theme of the school’s upcoming art show, students created paper mache hot air balloons.

The hallways of Granby Elementary School were bustling with excitement recently, as parents explored their child’s classroom and perused some of the projects that have been completed throughout the school year.

As part of the Consent Decree, the sewer separation project will be smoke testing in the First and Third wards starting Tuesday (May 12) and ending on Friday.

SUNY Oswego adjunct instructors Carlo Cuccaro in counseling and psychological services and Christine Motto of English and creative writing are 2015 recipients of the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence by Part-Time Faculty.

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego invites residents and visitors alike to join us as we kick off the 2015 summer season the weekend of May 16 and 17, from 1-5 p.m. As part of the celebration, the maritime museum, which includes the main exhibit building, the National Historic Landmark World War II Tugboat “LT-5” and NYS Derrick Boat No 8, will be open free of charge both days.