Community

Lower food supplies and high demand have mobilized the Oswego Salvation Army to embark on a Holiday Brown Bag Food Drive Nov. 26 through Dec. 17 to help meet the growing need of food for the hungry.

Red Cross Announces ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‹Å“Holiday Mail for HeroesÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢

From the front lines to the home front, the American Red Cross provides service members, their families and veterans with the care and assistance they need. The Red Cross is partnering with Pitney Bowes this holiday season for the holiday Mail for Heroes Campaign.

West Baptist Church Craft Sale Set

The West Baptist Church will be holding a craft sale Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come browse the various items, get a tour of the church’s historic Sanctuary and grab a bite to eat at the Organ Grinder’s CafÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â©.

Holiday Safety Suggestions Offered

With the holidays quickly approaching, Oswego City Police Chief Michael J. Dehm Jr. wishes to offer these holiday safety tips that can help you be more careful, prepared, and aware during the holiday season.

KPS Students Rally Around Local Service Man

A year ago, one group of first graders at the Kingsford Park Elementary School were visited by Brandon Lively and a partnership commenced.

November 26, 2008 Nicole Reome

Local Officers To Be Featured In Calendar

Local police officers are featured in a 2009 calendar that is being released by the New York State ChiefÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Association. Details about the calendar can be found at www.nychiefs.org.

Fulton Junior High PBIS Extends To Staff

As part of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) initiative at Fulton Junior High School, students take time each week to recognize staff members for creating a positive school environment and going the extra mile to support student success.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Staff members are presented with the rewards so that they can see the notes the students write to them.

State Street Methodist Begins Advent Season

State Street United Methodist Church in Fulton will be celebrating the beginning of Advent season with the Hanging of the Greens worship service on Sunday, November 30th at 11:00am.

ARC Holds Annual Gala

Last Saturday (Nov. 22), ARC of Oswego County held its 3rd Annual Gala fundraiser.

Girl Scout Troops Cleans Up MAM Character Education Garden

Members of Girl Scout Troop 314 in Phoenix recently volunteered to clean up the Character Education Garden at Maroun Elementary School as part of their community service.