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Oswego County OFA Announces August Community Hours
OSWEGO COUNTY – The staff of the Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) and NY Connects will visit several communities around the county throughout August to offer program information and application assistance to those who are unable to visit the Oswego office. “In an ongoing effort to make...
The New York State Police Arrest Individuals In Connection To An Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation In Baldwinsville
BALDWINSVILLE, NY – On July 26, 2024, State Police arrested Liyan Liu, age 59, from Flushing, NY, on one count of Prostitution (class “B” misdemeanor), and one count of Unauthorized Practice of a profession under New York Education Law Section 6512 (class “E” felony), and Shuqin Zhou, age 61,from China, for one count of Unauthorized Practice of a profession under New York Education Law Section 6512 (class “E” Felony)
Gary L. “Mouse” Firenze
Gary L. “Mouse” Firenze, Sr., 74 of Fulton peacefully passed away July 25, 2024, with his family at his side. Gary graduated from G. Ray Bodley, class of 1968. He then enlisted with the U.S Army in November of 1968. Following basic training, he went to Vietnam serving from May of 1969, until April of 1970. During his service he earned several medals including the National Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Air Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device. Gary achieved the rank of Spec 4 and was a very proud man who finished his military service without seeking any glory.
Partnership Offers Four Mobile Food Pantries in August
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department partners with the Food Bank of Central New York to offer four mobile food pantries around the county in August. Anyone in need of food assistance can attend a mobile food pantry to receive a free box of food. There are no income requirements for recipients; however, boxes are limited to one per household while supplies last.
Oswego County Board of Health meeting notice and agenda for Friday, Aug. 2
Friday 8/2/2024 9:30 a.m. Board of Health Administrative Conference Room. Executive Session – Proposed, Pending or Current Litigation – Flavored Vapor Products. Resolution Adopting Amended Administrative Hearing Report Recommendations Regarding 3298 Main Express, Inc., d/b/a Main Express Grocery and Authorizing Order. Resolution Authorizing Enforcement Action Against 3298 Main...
Oswego County and United Way Host Sixth Annual Senior Picnic Aug. 14
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) partners with the United Way of Greater Oswego County to host the sixth annual senior picnic. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Mexico VFW Pavilion, 5930 Scenic Ave, Mexico.
Salmon River Fine Arts Center Opens Submissions for Annual Show
PULASKI – The Salmon River Fine Arts Center invites artists to submit their work to this year’s “Hooked on the Salmon River” juried and themed show. The show is open to all artists regardless of location, genre and style. The primary condition is that the work submitted is themed or inspired by the Salmon River.
Interested in Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent?
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) hosts a virtual information meeting for potential foster and adoptive parents from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 3. Those who would like to help local children and teens find a forever family can contact Patricia Pennock by...
Oswego County Offers Free Transportation to New York State Fair
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Department of Mobility Management offers free park-n-ride transportation to the New York State Fair this year! Oswego County Public Transit buses will be available in Fulton and Oswego on Saturday, Aug. 24 and in Central Square and Phoenix on Saturday, Aug. 31. “We’re...
National Rabies Vaccine Bait Drop in Oswego County Aug. 2-6
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department works with the Wildlife Services Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture once again to distribute oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife across a large portion of the county. Distribution is tentatively planned to take place between 8 a.m. and sunset...
Oswego County Clerk Takes National Leadership Post
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Clerk Terry Wilbur has taken on new roles with the National Association of Counties (NACo). Earlier this month, NACo President James Gore appointed Wilbur and other local officials in the region to leadership positions within the organization. Wilbur will now serve as vice chair of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Steering Committee, the Membership Standing Committee and the Rural Action Caucus.
Oswego Health Foundation Announces New Board Leadership
OSWEGO – The Oswego Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the nonprofit healthcare system, has announced changes to leadership within its Board of Directors. Oswego resident and Chief Marketing Officer for Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, Katie Toomey, has been appointed as Board Chair. , CEO for CRA Medical...
West Nile Virus Found in West Monroe
OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Department of Health notified the Oswego County Health Department that the West Nile Virus (WNV) was detected in a mosquito sample collected in the town of West Monroe. Public health officials work closely with the state Department of Health to monitor mosquito...
Safe Haven Museum Represents What It Means To Be A True Democracy
NEW YORK – As war-ravaged Europe in the 1940s, there were few places Jews could seek shelter as they fled Nazi persecution. One such place was Oswego, New York, which welcomed Jewish refugees with open arms at a time when hatred and fear were far too prevalent both here and abroad. To that end, this year, the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of the arrival of close to 1,000 Holocaust refugees who came to Fort Ontario looking for safety. This year’s celebration could be the last time survivors of the Holocaust will be in attendance, making it all the more significant.
The Fulton Noon Rotary Club and the Fulton Garden Club work together
FULTON – On one of our recent hot and humid days, the Fulton Noon Rotary helped to weed and mulch the Fulton Garden Club’s newly created tree nursery located at North Bay Campground. The members also staked tree saplings with the hope that the trees will be planted in the city to help beautify public spaces but they have a lot of growing to do.
Fulton’s GRB High School Announces Fourth Quarter Honor Roll Students
FULTON – Ray Bodley High School recently announced its list of students who achieved honor roll, high honor roll and high honor roll with distinction status after completion of the fourth and final marking period of the 2023-2024 year. More than 460 students were honored for the quarter. “Congratulations...
Fulton Junior High Releases Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
FULTON – Fulton Junior High School recently released its list of students achieving honor roll and high honor roll status for the fourth and final quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year. Principal Eric Koproski and Assistant Principal Hannah Platt praised the students for a job well done. “We are...
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
OSWEGO COUNTY – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE Oswego) will be holding a free outdoor vegetable garden workshop for beginners on Saturday, August 17th from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This workshop is sponsored by the CCE Oswego Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Guest speaker will be Karen...
Fulton’s DRI Committee Hears Updates on Marina & City’s Signage Projects
FULTON – Fulton’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Advisory Committee met Thursday July 18 and heard an overview from C&S Engineers on both the Fulton Waterfront and Marina and Downtown Historic Marker & Signage Program projects at its recent meeting. C&S was previously awarded design and engineering contracts for...
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