David Rath, chairman of the Tourism Advisory Council; County Legislator Roy E. Reehil, District 5, chairman of the County Legislature’s Economic Development and Planning Committee; David Turner, director of the Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning Department; and Janet Clerkin, tourism and public information coordinator, presented the award at the council’s December meeting.
All Oswego County offices, solid waste transfer stations, the Bristol Hill Landfill and the Materials Recovery Facility will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day.
Just a few days ago some kind-hearted animal lovers were driving on Route 104 West when they noticed a large box by the side of the road that seemed to be moving. It was one of these really cold days. They stopped to investigate and found Jack in the box. Get it? Lucky for Jack, they took him right to their vet and he was checked out and found to be perfectly healthy, but very thin.
The department will host an informational meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the DSS office, 100 Spring St., Mexico, for people who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents.
The Children’s Board is a not-for-profit community organization dedicated to enhancing the physical, emotional, and cultural well-being of the children of Oswego County and is comprised of volunteers who commit to work on specific projects designed to improve the lives of these children.
Maggie Cooper of West Monroe, has been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester. Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester.
Setting an elevated standard of hospitality for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers alike, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has added Tailwater Lodge Altmar to Hilton’s newest collection brand, providing rustic charm and comfort to travelers visiting the quaint New York town.
‘Twas Dec. 17 and all through Swetman Gym, not a toy was stirring as legions of fun gifts awaited their new owners — delighted children from families in need throughout Oswego County. After the stirring had ended for the 2017 Oswego County Children’s Fund distribution, more than 1,000 toys had found new homes.
Organized by the fourth grade class, participants in grades pre-kindergarten through four and their teachers brought in non-perishable food and personal hygiene products for the Mexico Food Pantry, located within St. Anne Mother of Mary Church.
Fifth graders at Charles E. Riley Elementary School placed themselves into the life and time of characters in “Esperanza Rising” to gain a better understanding of the Great Depression through the lenses of a Mexican farm worker family.
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