Mexico Elementary School third graders walked the Great Wall of China, ventured around the Democratic Republic of Congo, witnessed the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and explored Santa’s workshop all from their library media center. The virtual field trips were made possible with Google Expeditions kits, on loan from the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation.
Mexico Middle School staff members and students in grades five through eight gobbled up a good time during the third annual Turkey Trot race. “We Will Rock You” played as a record 225 people marched down the hill behind the school to ready for the 1.5-mile course.
Paul V. Moore High School Student Government teamed up once again with the American Red Cross to help save hundreds of lives. Students hosted a blood drive that received the support of more than 70 teachers and students.
Murdock’s Bicycle and Sports will host its second annual Holiday Bicycle Ride on December 16 beginning at 4 p.m. at Murdock’s, 177 W. First St. The Holiday Bicycle Ride is a one-hour Christmas lights tour throughout the city of Oswego.
State Senator Patty Ritchie announced she has secured $50,000 in special funding for the town of Orwell to rehabilitate its community playground and town clock. Finding ways to get children back outside to enjoy the outdoors continues to be a top priority for Senator Ritchie.
William tries to look serious and grown up now that he is almost six months old. And he is a tall, lanky, elegant boy with dark grey fur and soulful golden eyes. But if you toss his orange “special friend” to him he turns into an idiot.
Students in the Heavy Equipment Repair and Operations program at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation recently showcased their skills by helping a local wildlife area become more accessible. The students worked to improve a trail section at Great Bear Recreation Area by making it more handicap and wheelchair accessible.
On December 17 from 8 a.m. – noon the Oswego Community Youth Orchestra will hold its very popular fundraiser at the Masonic Hall, Lake City Lodge #127, at 765 E. Seneca St. Each time is a tremendous success as hundreds of people of all ages came to enjoy the delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and assorted entertainment while showing their support for local elite student musicians.
The second episode of “The Dean and Dane Show,” a monthly back-and-forth discussion program featuring students and Oswego City School District Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey, has been released by WBUC television studio.
The Oswego Lions Club will present “Roar with Laughter” staring headliner and veteran comic Nick Sterio, an Oswego native who is returning to his hometown for a night of comedy, and Erica Spera as opener, on January 26 at The American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.; show begins at 8 p.m.
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