Oswego Daily News

Just Weeks Left To Enjoy A Tour Of The Famous Oswego Lighthouse

Only a month remains for lovers of Oswego’s rich maritime history to enjoy a guided tour of the city’s famous West Pierhead Lighthouse. Tours end September 29 for the 2023 season. All tours require a boat ride from Wright’s Landing to and from the lighthouse. Tours cost $30 for adults and $20 for children age 12 and under. Free admission to the H. Lee White Maritime Museum is included in the ticket price.

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National Grid Supports Glow For OCO Golf Tournament

National Grid has signed on as a Gold Level Sponsor for Oswego County Opportunities Glow for OCO Golf Tournament. Set for Friday evening, August 25, OCO’s Glow for OCO Golf Tournament gets underway at dusk with teams of four teeing off with special glow-in-the-dark golf balls as they take on the challenging course at the Tamarack Golf Club, 2021 County Route 1 in Scriba in an exciting Captain and Crew “Best Ball” tournament.

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Community

Senior Camp Retreat At Camp Hollis – Tuesday, September 12

A fun-filled, one-day retreat is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12 at Camp Hollis. The county is celebrating 31 years of Senior Camp.  Geared especially for residents 50 years and older, this year’s theme is “Through The Years.”  With this theme, we will showcase important events and historical people in Oswego County.  

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Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $15 Million In Awards To Four Demonstration Projects That Advance Long Duration Energy Storage Technology Solutions

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $15 million in awards to four demonstration projects that advance long duration energy storage solutions that will help harness and provide stored renewable energy to New York’s electric grid. In addition to these awards, $8.15 million in funding has been announced to support innovative long duration energy storage solutions, devices, software, controls, and other complimentary technologies yet to be commercialized.

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Fulton Daily News

Barnett Forest Products Sponsors Glow For OCO Nighttime Golf Tournament

Barnett Forest Products has signed on as a Silver Level Sponsor for Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Glow for OCO Nighttime Golf Tournament. Barnett Forest Products joins Gold Sponsor National Grid, in supporting the event which serves as a fundraiser for “OCO’s, Where Giving Grows” initiativewhich focuses on nurturing a healthy, equitable, inclusive community for individuals and families as they grow from poverty to self-sufficiency.  

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Your Auto’s Safety Net: The Lifesaving Potential Of Driving Assistance Tech

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are the eyes and ears of your car. They use sensors and cameras to detect potential hazards, warn drivers, and can take corrective action automatically. These safety systems are common on new vehicles, and they have the potential to save lives by preventing crashes – but how many?

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Oswego Daily News

Mayor Barlow Announces Grand Opening Of $10 Million William S. Cahill Pier

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the grand opening of the William S. Cahill, Jr Pier in the City of Oswego. The $10 million construction project transforms an old abandoned coal trestle into a new, modern, waterfront park, allowing for public access from land, boating access from Lake Ontario, and additional fishing opportunities for visitors and residents. The pier also features a walking path down the middle, a boardwalk style path around the perimeter, and a decorative fountain towards the end. In addition, the city installed two more fire pit seating areas, unique statues, and electrical services to allow large boats and yachts to dock along the pier.

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