The United Way of Greater Oswego County held its Salute to Volunteers and Leadership Giving Luncheon Wednesday at The American Foundry. The Outstanding Special Event award was presented to Dufores Jewelry. Burritt Motors was the recipient of the Spirit of Community award.
At Monday night’s Common Council meeting, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to seek bids for the 2018 Paving Project. The $827,350 plan includes some of the Port City’s major streets and high traffic areas. The city will purchase a machine designed to move quickly throughout city streets, with minimal personnel required, to patch potholes and address worn areas, the mayor said.
The internationally touring Houston Ballet II — one of the nation’s premier second companies — will provide a “rare treat” for Central New Yorkers as it performs a diverse range of classic and contemporary works at 7:30 p.m. March 24, on SUNY Oswego’s Waterman Theatre stage. From the classic “The Sleeping Beauty” to “Joplin,” a neoclassical work by the Houston Ballet’s artistic director, Stanton Welch, Houston Ballet II’s program promises to showcase what Playbill calls “the crème de la crème” of rising professional dancers.
The Common Council approved Local Law #1 of 2018 on Monday night. The law aggressively increases the enforcement, fines and penalties for property maintenance issues such as tall grass, un-shoveled sidewalks, exposed garbage and the tidiness of property visible from city streets. If you snowblow in front of your house, why not go a few more feet and clear in front of your neighbor’s? the council president asked rhetorically. “If you get people on board to try to make the city better … this could be the start of something pretty nice,” he said.
The Central Square Robotics Club’s VEX team, the Robo Eagles, had a huge day at the recent New York State Championships, taking home several top awards and qualifying for the VEX World Championships in Lousiville, Kentucky.
AmeriCorps Week is an annual event which recognizes the people and programs who are dedicated to “Get Things Done.” AmeriCorps Week is celebrated this year from March 11-17. “This provides a local opportunity to acknowledge AmeriCorps members for their impact on our area and to thank community partners who make AmeriCorps possible,” said Christopher Metz, Oswego County AmeriCorps program coordinator.
It was a great day for a parade in the Port City on Saturday The sun was was out and the sky was blue. The windchill made it feel like it was in the 20s but no one seemed to mind.
At 3:14 p.m. on Thursday March 8, sheriff’s deputies arrested Martha L. Matteson, 36, of US Route 11, Bldg. 5240, Apt. 1, Pulaski, for Use of a Child in Sexual Performance, a class C felony and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor.
There will be four start times, one for each age group. 10 a.m. for ages 3-5. There will be a special section roped-off for toddlers, 2 years old or younger, to hunt for bigger eggs.
11 a.m. for ages 6-8.
noon for ages 9-11.
1 p.m.- for any age child with special needs.
Leigh E. Pooler, 91, of 130 Philips Road in the Town of Granby was crossing the road when he was struck by a on coming vehicle, according to police. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
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