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Oswego Daily News

Midway Drive-in celebrates nostalgia, embraces the digital age

John Nagelschmidt has had his picture taken in front of Midway's marquee more than 100 times!John Nagelschmidt wanted to do something different to mark 80 years of drive-in theaters in America. This Friday night, Midway Drive-In in Minetto will show Going Attractions a documentary film directed by April Wright as part of a triple feature. The documentary will screen between family-friendly Epic and comedy classic Young Frankenstein. Wright frequented drive-in theaters growing up and made the film to answer the question: what happened to them?

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Oswego Daily News

Grassroots Group Looks To Start Children’s Museum in Port City

This won’t be your ‘typical’ museum, organizers said. It’s going to be hands-on experience with self-directed play for the kids. Exhibits  will focus on aspects of current and historical local significance, imaginative play, the arts, science and mathematics. Children will be encouraged to touch, move, build, make noise and explore.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Man Facing Drug, Fraud Charges

He is alleged to have been growing marihuana plants in his residence. An investigation showed that he was also receiving HEAP services from December 2008 through September 2010 in the amount of $2,500 fraudulently by not disclosing information regarding his identity, according to deputies.

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Letters to the Editor

When have we cut enough?

The Common Council will soon be considering a resolution that will result in the elimination of positions within the fire department. There are currently four newly created vacancies that were included in the 2013 budget and anticipated to be filled. This comes as a surprise, based on the fact that we recently suffered cuts to daily staffing and made concessions through contract negotiations to accommodate the 2013 budget.

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Oswego Daily News

Community Honors Distinguished Veterans During Ceremony in Clay

Pictured from left in the second row are: Luana Lovenguth – Macy’s VP store manager, Peter Allen – executive director of Thank a Service Member. In front from left are: Richard Scott, Ralph Hodson, Bill Russell, Irene Dennison, Herbert Emerson.On June 1 the Thank a Service Member charity in partnership with Macy’s paid tribute to local veterans during a public ceremony at Great Northern Mall. During the event Peter Allen, founder and executive director of TASM, presented each of the veterans with a special medallion intended to honor their service and serve as a lasting reminder of the appreciation of a grateful community.

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