Oswego Daily News

Jessica Hofschulte is spearheading “Operation Upstairs/Downstairs House” for Julian Ross. The group hopes to be able to build an addition on Julian’s home so he can have the upstairs bedroom he wants.

The John D. Murray Firefighters Museum will host an open house in conjunction with the Oswego County Historical Society on October 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On display for the first time in more than 20 years is the historic Kingsford Fire Pump wagon, first patented in 1867 and built in 1869 at the Kingsford Foundry & Machine Works in Oswego.

Oswego’s Emily Bradshaw’s quest to create a homeless shelter is receiving a lot of support. She has also begun an effort to collect personal care items for the homeless. Here, in her own words, is an update on her progress.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Award has been established to recognize the women of Oswego County who exemplify the spirit of Eleanor Roosevelt. Martha Hammill was selected as the first recipient of this award for her outstanding contributions to this community in the spirit of Eleanor. Her commitment to serving the community started early with her church youth group, which she served as president.

The Oswego County Board of Elections will hold local voter registration days across Oswego County from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 and from 2 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13.

The OswegoCountyToday.com Bridie Manor Poker Run is set for Saturday. Check In – /Registration starts at 11 a.m. at Bridie Manor, Oswego. All proceeds to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Resources of CNY, Inc.

With the arrival of cooler weather, health officials are reminding people that the risk of Lyme disease continues to be present across New York State. Lyme disease is caused by the bite of an infected deer tick, also known as the black-legged tick.

The number of districts will remain the same; just their shapes and populations will change. The public will get its say on the proposal at a public hearing in December.

Governor Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation sponsored by Senator Patty Ritchie, that boosts state payments to counties, including Oswego, to help in the fight against EEE, West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases.