Local writer and artist Lisa R. Davis recently released her newest book, Fairies in Summer. This book is the third in a series, following Fairies in my Flowerbeds and Fairies in Spring Flowers. Each is an illustrated, rhyming poetry book of fairies made visible by wearing clothes made from flowers.
Councilors voted 6-1 to authorize the mayor to sign a proposal to hire Connecticut Planning and Development. The cost will be $20,000 and will be paid out of the 2015 Planning Budget (Fees for service – non-employee – consulting account). The consultant will “provide professional service in order to prepare a competitive and data-driven strategic plan to submit to CNY REDC” as the city is seeking a large pot of funding from the state.
Children have a tremendous role in the 28th edition of Oswego Harborfest. Once again there will be a wide variety of activities for youngsters attending this year’s event. The children’s committee has spent months creating an exciting array of things to do for the youngest festival attendees.
Minions, is the prequel to Despicable Me, and unlike so many prequels and sequels, it does not disappoint. The cute yellow fire hydrant lookalikes entranced children during the showing I attended from the opening credits.
Port City Historian talks about the history of Oswego’s oldest commercial building and the importance of preserving it for the future. The city’s historic buildings are “part of our character. They make us who we are today and they’re going to lead us into the future as well,” the president of the Heritage Foundation of Oswego County added.
As predicted, the water levels were regular Saturday morning and Paddlefest held a successful 10-mile trek of paddlers from Fulton to Oswego. Hundreds of people took part in the third annual Paddlefest event. After completion of the paddle, Rock the Locks was held at Oswego Yacht Club Marina, where there were musical performances, food vendors, drinks, children activities and more.
Bindy is 9 months old and a lot of fun. She is a dark tortie with marbled markings and extra toes on every foot! Bindy loves chasing laser lights and cuddling with her animal companions of the feline persuasion. Her foster home has dogs, but she ignores them.
Emergency Medical Services providers throughout Oswego County were recognized recently for their outstanding service in 2014 at the annual Emergency Medical Services awards banquet at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, Oswego.
The group, organized by Jim Farfaglia, Alex Grimshaw and a number of other volunteer supporters, was formed to bring awareness to the good things happening in the Fulton community. The meeting included multiple community guest speakers presenting on a variety of subjects relevant to the Fulton community.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced (July 9) that more than $18 million in economic development funding has been approved for 19 projects that are generating economic growth statewide. The funding, approved by Empire State Development’s Board of Directors, supports projects that are creating 403 new jobs and retaining 1,474 existing New York State jobs.
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