Community
Sunrise Rotary Holds Changing of the Guard
President Donna Kestner, 2009-2010, left, turned over the duties of the office to 2010-2011 president Ellen Nowyj.
Senate Passes Bill to Spur and Enhance Farm Investment
Legislation co-sponsored by Senator Aubertine passed the Senate to increase the aggregate amount of linked deposit loans an eligible farm business may receive from $1 million to $2 million and extend the term of linked deposit from four to six years (S.5514).
Senate Passes Bill to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Felons
The New York State Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Senator Darrel J. Aubertine to prohibit persons convicted of felonies from lawfully possessing muzzle-loading or black powder rifles, shotguns (S.8004).
Owens Urges Upstate Employers to Apply for New Health Insurance Benefit
Congressman Bill Owens announced that, starting yesterday, employers who offer health coverage to early retirees can begin applying for help with the costs.
New Plates are Still Only an Option, Clerks Say
County Clerks from Northern and Central New York, responding to apparent confusion over new state vehicle registration renewal forms that have begun to arrive in local mailboxes, are reminding drivers that they don’t need to replace their license plates with the new “Empire Gold†plates.
Minetto Sixth Graders Take Next Education Step
Olivia Flint and Katrina Sharkey were recipients of the Minetto Elementary School “Principal’s American Citizenship Award.â€
New Workshop To Focus On Families
Parents, as well as their teenage children, will soon be able to take advantage of a new workshop to be offered through Catholic Charities of Oswego County’s Parent Education Program.
Volunteers Chip In To Help United Way Golf Classic
When it comes to hosting the largest golf tournament in Oswego County, the United Way realizes that it wouldn’t happen without the many volunteers who lend their time and talents to make it possible.
Willow Tree Farms Offering “Read and Ride†Summer Camps
Willow Tree Farms, an Oswego-based equestrian center located on West Lake Road in the Town of Oswego, will be offering two “Read and Ride†camp sessions this summer beginning July 12th.