Community

The Oswego County Legislature’s Government, Courts and Consumer Affairs Committee recently presented Debra Mullenax with a certificate of appreciation for her 30 years of service.

The afternoon demonstration involving more than a hundred members of the college community, including students, faculty and staff, took place in conjunction with similar expressions across the country following decisions not to indict police officers in the deaths of black men in New York, Missouri and elsewhere.

All Oswego County offices, solid waste transfer stations, the Bristol Hill Landfill and the Materials Recovery Facility will be closed on Dec. 25 for Christmas Day and Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. The Energy Recovery Facility will remain open both days to serve solid waste haulers.

Fairgrieve Elementary parents enjoyed lunch with their students recently at “Lunch and Learning,” where school home liaison Ariana Suhr and ELA instructional coach Gina Salerno gave tips and resources on how to help students become better readers and writers.

More than 20 local bands and musicians will perform on December 17 from 6-11 p.m. at The American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St., for an all-star evening of live music to benefit the toy drive for Toys for Tots of Oswego County. Entry to the event is free, with each donated new toy. For each toy that is donated you’ll receive a raffle ticket for a wide variety of prizes that will be entered to win.

Several residents of Bishop’s Commons Enriched Living Residence recently visited Cosmetology students at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation

The holiday season is upon us and Oswego County Christmas tree farmers are ready to help you find the perfect tree! Big or small, narrow or round, you can find that tree that is just right for you on one of the many local tree farms. Buying local not only supports Oswego County farm businesses, it also assures you have the freshest tree possible. Fresh cut trees smell better and keep their needles longer.

Scholars, scientists, educators and students are invited to submit proposals for the 20th annual Rice Creek Associates Small Grants Program by Feb. 15. Approved projects must involve work at SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Field Station. Awards are expected to range between $500 and $2,500, said Dr. Peter Rosenbaum, professor of biological sciences at SUNY Oswego.