Community

The United Way of Greater Oswego County has announced that it is in the planning stages for the distribution of $51,303 in funding that it has received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

During the legislative session, I was happy to vote in favor of the extension of what is known as “qualified emerging technology credits.” This is the type of tax breaks we need at the state level that encourages job growth and helps make it easier for manufacturers to hire.

“Fall into Music”, a dance to benefit Hannibal Music Boosters, is scheduled for Saturday, October 8th from 8 to 11 p.m. at Lakeview Lanes, Fulton.  “Anybody’s Guess” will be performing dance favorites from “Oldies” to “Rock and Roll”, “Country” to “Easy Listening”.

Construction on the county Route 48 bridge, otherwise known as Pineville Bridge, is ongoing and nearing completion.  The 100-year-old bridge that formerly crossed the Salmon River in the town of Albion was removed in September of last year to prepare for its replacement.

It wouldn’t be fall without the Annual Parish Elementary School Picnic. The school year’s rite of passage marks a time when families re-connect with each other as they embark on a new school year in the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown School District.

Stay in shape through the winter, give X-Biking a whirl. X-Biking is the fastest growing indoor group cycling exercise which works the upper body and the core as well as the legs!

A scale model/diecast fire truck show is set for Oct. 8 and 9. It will be held at the Oswego Valley Railroad Association Museum, 56 W. First St. It’s just one of several upcoming events the group has planned.

Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman recently presented a proclamation recognizing the Sept. 24 Oswego High School Marching Buccaneer “Pageant of Champions.”