Community

Fall is just around the corner which means Oswego County farmers are busy harvesting their bounty of fruits, vegetables and meats. It also means planning is under way for the Third Annual Oswego County Harvest Dinner, which will take place on Oct. 12.

Tickets for this Fall Leaves quilt made by the Happy Quilters to benefit Operation Christmas Child will be available at the Crank It Up! Antique Tractor and Engine Show at the Sandy Creek Fairgrounds on Sept. 15 and 16.

Brookfield Renewable Energy Group has announced that the minimum flow increase on the Salmon River (south) scheduled for Sept. 1 will be delayed until Sept. 15 at the earliest due to lower than normal reservoir water levels and a lack of appreciable precipitation forecaste for this time of year.

In the wake of our region’s first fatality from West Nile Virus, and following growing discoveries of the disease in counties across the state, Central New York lawmakers are reminding homeowners that hundreds of free larvicide treatments that can knock down mosquitoes are still available.

Students enrolled in the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District’s Extended School Year program and students participating in the district’s Summer Rebel Club program marked the end of their respective six-week summer programs with a joint celebration of Olympic proportions.

Classic car owner Gordon Chalone brought his “mint” 1950 Plymouth Club Coupe to Michaud Residential Health Services in Fulton for members of the Michaud Men’s Club to reminisce over and inspect, inside and out.

Oswego County Legislator Amy M. Tresidder joins Assemblywoman Addie Russell at the Redwood Field Day Parade.

Members of the Oswego Chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians recently laid flowers on the gravesite of The Most Reverend Dean Michael Barry in commemoration of his 181th birthday.

The accreditation award recognizes NOCHSI’s dedication to continuous compliance with the Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.