Community
Oz Roller Girls Roll Out Community Support
The Oz Roller Girls, the community’s new flat-track women’s roller derby league, has blocked out time to address a number of community causes, from hunger to veteran support to animal welfare. Leading up to their first bout, the team mounted a food drive to support the Oswego Salvation Army food services that help hungry families in the community.
FLS Paper Cranes Possess Plenty Of Strength To Help
It sounds simple enough “You can help Japan by making paper cranes.” Well, Frederick Leighton Elementary School art teacher Michele Scoville recently saw a humanitarian fundraiser to assist the victims of the March 11 massive earthquakes that struck Sendai, Japan. The resulting tsunami ravaged the coastline.
Sandra Dowie Is Lakeside Artisans’ Featured Artist In May
The Lakeside Artisans’ featured artist for the month of May is Sandra Dowie. She recently moved to the area. Dowie is passionate about her paintings, jewelry, pottery, and especially her equestrian art. The artist and one of her daughters, Marcella, make a vibrant and artistically knowledgeable team.
Oswego Board Recognizes Student Athletes
Recently the Oswego City School District Board of Education recognized two Oswego High School student athletes for their participation in New York State Championship competition.
Senator Ritchie, Community Agencies To Host Career And Resource Expo
In response to the near record rate of unemployment in Oswego County, Senator Patty Ritchie has spearheaded a plan to help families and individuals prepare for the future. The senator’s office has reached out to organizations and business leaders to form a collaboration that will host a Career and Resource Expo for Oswego County residents.
Fulton Savings Bank Sponsors Memorial Day Salute Concert
OCO Salutes Volunteers Of The Year
Executive Director of Oswego County Opportunities, Diane Cooper-Currier presented Mike and Patti Tryniski with the OCO Howard Wilcox Volunteer of the Year Award at the agency’s annual meeting held April 27 at Springside at Seneca Hill.
Backstreet Books To Host Children’s Hour
Children ages 3 through 8 will have the opportunity to participate a variety of arts and crafts activities and enjoy a special surprise story. An adult must accompany all children.
Oswego School District Art Fest This Weekend
Award winning student art work will be on display at the annual Oswego City School District Art Show. This year’s event will be held this weekend at the Oswego Art Guild Center on the Fort Ontario grounds. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the gallery.








