Community

Earth Week, organized by the Oswego County Environmental Management Council, was from April 25 to May 4. Various groups and individuals helped clean up the area

Harborfest is seeking participants for the popular Juried Arts and Crafts venue at River Walk East during the 27th edition of the festival. The festival said it is one of the most popular attractions at Harborfest and is enjoyed by thousands of visitors who come back each year to view and purchase the quality craft items available.

Assemblyman Will Barclay announced Monday that New York State’s Tax Freedom was Sunday. Tax Freedom Day marks the date when New York State’s citizens have collectively earned enough money to pay their total tax bill for the year.

The Granby Elementary School community united for a charitable cause Friday night as the gymnasium and cafeteria were bustling with activities during an indoor carnival. The event, which benefited Make-A-Wish of Central New York, featured bounce houses, carnival games, a photo booth and food.

Seven students from the Pulaski School District received awards during the 19th Annual Oswego County Student Art Show and Competition at the Salmon River Fine Arts Center on April 6. The art show and competition featured works from students across Oswego County.

Students from Pulaski Middle/Senior High School participated in the Oswego County Music Educator’s Association 2014 All-County Choral Festival on April 5 at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Junior/Senior High School.

Verizon Wireless in Oswego signal its support for the annual St. Luke Bundle of Bucks Charity Raffle taking place on May 31. Verizon Wireless donated a gift certificate that will be among the many valuable door prizes to be awarded at the charity raffle drawing event.

Looking to recognize students for their positive behavior in the classroom, Granby Elementary School teachers and administrators held a celebration Friday afternoon with a variety of activities for the students.

In January, students in the club and advisers Carl Nylen, Tom Pullen and Jamie Hefti talked about producing maple syrup that they could sell to help fund some of the club’s projects for the coming year.
But they didn’t want to simply produce maple syrup the old fashioned way.