Community

Volney Elementary School students who exemplified teamwork were honored in front of their peers, teachers and guests during a recent school assembly.

Friends of the Library Help You Get Ready for the Holidays

The Friends of the Oswego Library will ease your holiday preparations with a number of events scheduled for November and December.

Hardcore Fit Celebrates Four-Year Anniversary

This December marks a 4-year anniversary for Hardcore Fit which first opened its doors to the public in 2015.

Does Your Home Have Working Smoke Alarms?

More than 60% of all residential fire deaths occur in properties without working smoke alarms. Every six months, we change all the clocks in our homes – and we should be checking our smoke alarms to make sure they are in good working order.

Community

National Gas Prices Drop – Local prices should follow

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.61, up one cent since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.76. The New York State average is $2.69 – no change from last week.

Boardwalk Improves Great Bear Trail

From a grant awarded to Friends of Great Bear, by the Oswego County Community Foundation, a new boardwalk was constructed through a muddy trail section at Great Bear Springs Recreation Area.

Fairley 4th Graders Explore Outdoor Lessons at Camp Hollis

Chilly weather didn’t stop Fairley Elementary School fourth-graders from outdoor exploration during a recent academic field trip to Camp Hollis.

OCO Crisis and Development Services Receives OVS Grant

Director of Oswego County Opportunities Crisis & Development Services Cristy King announces that the Services to Aid Families program has been awarded a three-year $3 million grant from the NYS Office of Victim Services under the Victim and Witness Assistance Grant Program.

Annual Hannibal Schools Christmas Bureau Carnival Set Nov. 16

A decades-long tradition in the Hannibal Central School District will continue this year as community members and volunteers unite to benefit the Christmas Bureau.

Former NFL Player Leroy Collins in the Spotlight

With an incredible story of childhood trauma and victory over life challenges, Leroy Collin’s story of faith and triumph will be featured in CNY Arts Center’s Author Spotlight November 10 from 3-5 p.m.