Community

Big or small, skinny 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.

William Scriber the Facility Security Officer and Manager of Administrative Services for the Port of Oswego Authority has been appointed the chairman of the Eastern Great Lakes Area Maritime Security Committee starting January 1, 2013.

On November 11, the Oswego County Humane Society held its annual Home 4 the Holidays Adoption Celebration and found new homes for 12 pets on that day alone.

A recent educational videoconference took place in the Distance Learning Lab at the school, giving students in grades nine through twelve an opportunity to interact with a culinary professional from the world’s premier culinary college.

SUNY Oswego biological sciences professor Peter A. Rosenbaum recently received a federal grant of more than $14,000 to develop a conservation management plan for five populations of rare bog turtles in three counties.

Oswego County OB-GYN, P.C. has developed the Baby of the Month Club to honor their patients and to provide them with little baby gifts for this exciting occasion.

Board-certified cardiologist Thomas Grady Jr., has joined the medical staff of Oswego Hospital bringing his more than 14 years of expertise in caring for patients with heart-related issues to Oswego County residents.

The Oswego County Health Department offers a variety of services to all residents of Oswego County.

Each year students in Tom Wiegand’s fifth grade classroom at the Frederick Leighton Elementary School can’t wait until they have the opportunity to “freeze.” Several years ago Wiegand commenced a project that immersed his students in history.