Marty
Oswego Daily News

Pet of the Week – Marty

When you think about Marty, the word fun should be the first thing that pops into your head. He’s a handsome teenager who plays like a kid with the other cats in his foster home. Seriously, he wrestles with them, runs around the house with them, and plays with any toy he can find (and his definition of “toy” is quite extensive, pretty much anything you drop or that he finds on the floor).

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Congressman John Katko
Oswego Daily News

Katko, Chamber To Host Economic Development Roundtable

The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, together with the office of US Rep. John Katko, announced that it will host monthly economic development meetings with the Oswego County business community. Katko will join the group for it inaugural meeting on Aug. 26. It will be held at the Riverside Banquet Room at the Quality Inn, 70 E. First St., at 3 p.m.

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OFD crews rescue a person from the breakwall Wednesday evening. (OFD Photo)
Oswego Daily News

OFD Pulls 6 From Breakwall

Oswego Fire Department crews responded to the Oswego Harbor earlier this evening (Aug. 5) for people is distress on the breakwall. What appeared to be a calm day in Oswego turned dangerous, as 6 people walking on the breakwall began to get struck by waves approximately 100 yards south of the lighthouse. A witness on shore called 911, and emergency crews were dispatched at 4:41 p.m. No injuries were reported.

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Julie Chetney
Oswego Daily News

Julie Chetney Named Zonta Club’s Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Award Winner

2015 marks the 31st year the Zonta Club of Oswego has presented the Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Award to a woman who has dedicated herself to making a difference in her community and serving as a positive role model to other women. On September 25, Julie Chetney will receive the honor at the 31st Amelia Earhart Dinner to be held at The American Foundry in Oswego. Chetney’s colleagues noted her kindness and modesty in both her professional and personal life.

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The Little Difference Makers, Savannah (left) and Abigail Felix raise money for a local cause each week at their lemonade stand located at 503 Main St. in Phoenix.
Fulton Daily News

‘Little Difference Makers’ Sell Lemonade Mixed with Inspiration

While it may look like your ordinary lemonade stand, it’s much more than that. This lemonade stand is serving life lessons along with a cold cup of fresh lemonade. The children working the stand are known as the “Little Difference Makers.” These Little Difference Makers select a local cause and donate all their earnings to that cause each week. This week, The Little Difference Makers were able to donate $368.24 to the Francis House in honor of former Mayor of Phoenix, Tony Fratto.
The difference they make for their community is anything but little.

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