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During the Great American Smokeout in November, SUNY Oswego student volunteer Kwasi Darko greets passersby with offers of mints as part of a promotional event for the college's tobacco-free, smoke-free policy launching Jan. 1.

New Year To Ring In Tobacco-Free, Smoke-Free SUNY Oswego

December 19, 2014 Contributor

SUNY Oswego’s tobacco- and smoke-free policy takes effect Jan. 1, following a campaign of more than eight months to raise awareness of the costs of tobacco and nicotine use and addiction, to promote and assist smoking cessation, and to communicate with the college’s publics. The new year will bring a fresh start for all at the college — visitors along with faculty, staff and students. The policy implemented that day prohibits smoking and all tobacco and e-cigarette use on college property, outdoors as well inside, including in any vehicles on campus.

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Governor Signs Ritchie Bill To Boost EEE Prevention

December 18, 2014 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie today (Dec. 18) announced that the Governor has signed into law her bill to help speed the discovery of potentially life-saving vaccines for deadly diseases including Eastern Equine Encephalitis, the mosquito-borne virus that’s claimed five lives in Oswego County and Central New York. The measure (S.2115), which passed both houses of the Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support, creates a new “21st Century Workgroup for Disease Elimination and Reduction” within the state Department of Health.

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The STOP-DWI mobile app has many options to assist you with a plan.

Oswego County to Participate in Statewide STOP-DWI Holiday Season Crackdown Enforcement Effort

December 18, 2014 Submitted article

The statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown efforts started December 12 and will end on December 31 – January 1. New York State Police, county sheriff and municipal law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force. Research shows that high-visibility enforcement can reduce drunken driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent.

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Man Involved in Serious 7th North Street Crash Dies

December 18, 2014 Contributor

Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin E. Walsh said today (Dec. 18) hat the man involved in Sunday’s serious one-car crash on Seventh North Street in the town of Salina has since died. William Jenner, 53, of County Route 26, West Monroe, passed away from his injuries he suffered in Sunday’s crash.

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New center to expand wireless-solutions research, teaching at SUNY Oswego

December 16, 2014 Contributor

SUNY Oswego’s new Advanced Wireless Systems Research Center has opened the first of two labs designed to propel students and faculty into multidisciplinary research, coursework and experiential learning opportunities in next-generation wireless technology.

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Granby Murder Victim’s Sister Speaks To His Killers

December 16, 2014 Janet Rebeor

The three young men responsible for the February death of a Granby man were in Oswego County Court Monday (Dec.16) but before sentencing hearings began, the victim’s sister had an opportunity to address the judge and the three men responsible for killing her brother.

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Cooperative Extension’s Leader Thanks County For Its Support

December 15, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Thanks to the support it receives from the county, the agency is able to help make life better for area residents, Paul A. Forestiere II told the legislators at December’s legislature meeting. He also applauded the legislators for showing up and taking part in many of the agencies programs.

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R. M. Burritt Chevrolet in Oswego is hosting a Salvation Army Angel Tree in its new car showroom where customers and employees can choose a paper angel and buy a desired gift for a specific child for Christmas. Shown with Burritt employees Rich Gillen and Randy Farnsworth are Oswego County Salvation Army Corps officers, Majors James and Kathryn Purvis and Lieutenant Phillip Davies.

Local Salvation Army Facing ‘Unprecedented Challenge’

December 15, 2014 Contributor

With Christmas less than two weeks away, the Oswego County Corps of The Salvation Army is facing an unprecedented challenge. Early reports indicate that contributions to the red kettles are running behind last year and well short of this year’s goal of $106,000. There are several opportunities for individuals, families, and other groups to help the Army.

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It takes a college-wide effort to earn SUNY Oswego a place on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. Here, Gabrielle Loftus (left), a sophomore childhood education major, welcomes Oswego Middle School students to the Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation prior to a tour and workshop as part of the college's Mentor-Scholar Program, which pairs undergraduates with students in the Oswego and Fulton school districts for academic and social mentoring.

SUNY Oswego Earns ‘With Distinction’ Honor For Community Service

December 13, 2014 Contributor

Oswego is among only six dozen colleges and universities nationwide — and one of two in the SUNY system — to receive the “with Distinction” honor this year, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service, which uses the program to encourage “meaningful, measurable outcomes” in communities through service.

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Oswego Council Sails Through Agenda

December 13, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Even with a few add-ons, the Common Council made quick work of its regular meeting this week. Some of the items dealt with use of public space for the 2015 Harborfest and Polar Plunge; though it remains to be seen which councilors will participate. The next meeting will be held in January.

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