OSWEGO - It may seem old fashion but writing a letter or sending a card can bring a smile to someone’s face. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Nearly three years ago, retired Fort Drum soldier Roman Espinoza and his wife saw a story about “Blessing Boxes” on the NBC News with Lester Holt. Seeing that the boxes were similar to the “Little Free Libraries” that had become popular nationwide, but with nonperishable food ite… Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — The Oswego County Community Foundation announced that it has established the Oswego County COVID-19 Fund in partnership with the Richard S. Shineman Foundation and the United Way of Greater Oswego County to support nonprofit organizations working with communities that are dispropo… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation has announced $30,000 in initial grants to support nonprofit and civic organizations working to meet the needs of hundreds of north country residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is continuing to play a crucial role for the large aging population, a population that has possibly needed the agency more now than ever, according to office Director Andrea M. Montgomery. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The coronavirus crisis isn’t stopping some local food pantries from continuing to serve their clients. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — Potsdam Central School Superintendent Joann Chambers said it turned out to be a “happy accident” when, last year, the school ordered 40 cases of vinyl gloves instead of 40 boxes. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Massena Salvation Army, like other food pantries, is continuing to serve community members, but with some modifications in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Throughout the United States, more than 18 million households pay half or more of their income on housing. Now, with millions of people working together to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by staying home, decent and affordable housing is more critical than ever. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In Mark Uebler’s kitchen in Evans Mills, along with the typical appliances one can expect, there are currently three 3-D printers and a laptop taking up the table. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — Stepping up to the challenge put forth by Helen Keller to Lions International in the early years of the organization, the Carthage Lions Chapter continues to collect used eyeglasses to aid others. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — As the coronavirus continues to plague communities, a new group has been formed and a hotline and email address have been set up to provide assistance to the Massena community. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Several local companies and individuals are stepping up to help Oswego County battle the novel coronavirus that is sweeping across the globe. Read More ⇒
PULASKI – The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations serving Pulaski or the town of Richland. The grant application deadline is May 15. Proposals are encouraged from a variety of program areas including education, health, soc… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A local business impacted by restaurant closures amid the coronavirus pandemic has found a way during the situation to benefit area nonprofits. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — On Tuesday night, a mother of five posted a simple request to a local Facebook page for village residents asking for the locations of homes displaying bears in the windows for passing children to see, hoping to take her youngest son out on a “bear hunt” the following day for… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic halting many operations around the world, the Urban Mission had no choice but to close its Impossible Dream Thrift Store on St. Patrick’s Day, thereby temporarily shutting the door on its largest source of independent income. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN — If it squeaks like a duck and floats like a duck and falls from a bridge into a creek, it must be the 26th annual Adiron-Duck Race to benefit the Oswegatchie Educational Center on Long Pond Road. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The United Way of Northern New York is providing needed items to partnering nonprofits and communities throughout the tri-county area. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — With people self-quarantining at home for their safety and the safety of others, many are starting to feel helpless in the face of COVID-19; but the ‘Lockdown in Sackets Harbor’ Facebook group is looking to change that. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY - The Oswego County Comets Riding Club recently held it’s annual area-wide food drive; collecting donations of nonperishable food items to help the food pantries at the First Presbyterian Church in Mexico and the Park United Methodist Church in Pulaski meet the needs of all tho… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Todd Sullivan was donating blood less than 24 hours after he was laid off from his construction job and sent home. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Last month, more than 130 Community Bank N.A. branches joined together to host a food drive in honor of National Canned Food Month with the goal of collecting 5,000 items for local food pantries and food banks. In total, participating branches collected 12,290 non-perishable item… Read More ⇒
The pocket pit bull Tawny lives in her own small house at Gracious Friends Animal Sanctuary in Pope Mills. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Any residents of the Oswego area that would like to stretch their food dollars may order April Food Sense packages until noon on Thursday, April 9. All Oswego-area residents may use the program. There are no income limitations and no restrictions on the number of items one may buy. Read More ⇒
FULTON – Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier has announced that G & C Foods has signed on as the presenting sponsor of OCO’s annual Bowl-A-Fun. To be held Saturday, April 25 at Lakeview Lanes, 723 West Broadway in Fulton. This year’s OCO Bowl-A-Fun i… Read More ⇒
FULTON - Friends of Great Bear with the city of Fulton and town of Volney are helping Pet Partners of Central New York Inc. promote their services to the community. Read More ⇒
NORWOOD — Cars lined up by the half dozen Thursday morning outside the Norwood Food Pantry during the first block of food donations handed out during a time when grocery stores are going barren and people are either practicing social distancing or isolating themselves inside to avoid the spr… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Fifth Annual “Out Run Autism” 5K kicks off Autism Awareness month this April once again with the support of top sponsor Vona’s Restaurant. “We are once again excited to have the continued support from the Vona family,” noted Oswego County Autism Task Force President, Tammy Thompson. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — With so much bad news going on with the coronavirus, one local company decided to step forward to do what it can to help. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Linda Eagan, Director of Fulton Block Builders (FBB), recently had the honor of meeting 10 girls participating in the Fulton YMCA Girls Rock group. Fulton YMCA Director, Amy Leotta, is inviting woman making a difference in Fulton to meet with the girls. “It’s important for young gir… Read More ⇒
WEST HENRIETTA — The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, rise in the U.S. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Boxes of free breakfast and lunch were prepared for families to pick up at Watertown High School on Wednesday. Read More ⇒
NORWOOD — Cars lined up by the half dozen Thursday morning outside the Norwood Food Pantry during the first block of food donations handed out during a time when grocery stores are going barren and people are either practicing social distancing or isolating themselves inside to avoid the spr… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Local agencies are freeing up funds in order to support necessary services in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. To this end. the Northern New York Community Foundation has approved $50,000 in funding available to help its partner agencies and other nonprofit organizations res… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Oswego Renaissance Association (ORA) has announced that the pre-applications for the 2020 Renaissance Block Challenge grants are available online now and due on or before April 1. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena’s annual rite of spring will take longer to arrive this year. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Friends of the Oswego Public Library and the Oswego Bookmobile will join with the Oswego Elks Club to host a pancake breakfast fundraiser on from 8 a.m.-noon on Sunday, April 19 at the Elks Club, West Fifth and Bridge streets. Read More ⇒
FULTON – Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) invites people to follow the yellow brick road to Lakeview Lanes in Fulton for the Somewhere Over the Rain-Bowl! Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY - What started in the back room of the VFW in Oswego in 2007 with about 40 people has become one of Oswego County’s biggest fundraising events. This year’s St. Baldrick’s Day in Oswego County fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, March 29 at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference … Read More ⇒
CANTON — Throughout the day Friday and Saturday, the ice rink at the SUNY Canton Roo’s House was playing host to a unique brand of hockey. Rather than gliding along the ice on skates, the participants used sleds as they took part in the eighth annual Mountain Warrior Hockey Tournament. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — “Church chili” takes the spotlight from noon to 2 p.m. March 14 at St. Mary’s Social Hall, Sycamore Street, Massena. Tasting and voting begins at 1 p.m., and the winners will be announced at 1:30 p.m. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - Phoenix Food Sense can help people save 40% on quality food. The program is located at the First United Congregational Church of Christ, 43 Bridge St., Phoenix. Sing up is from 9-11 a.m. on March 11 and pick up is from 9 -11 a.m. on March 25 (Times and dates subject to change). Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The staff of the Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) will schedule appointments at locations around Oswego County in March to help seniors apply for assistance paying their fuel bill through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The Potsdam Snack Pack Program is gearing up for its first major fundraising event after what program founder Laurell Brault said has been continued success since its November 2016 beginning. Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY — About 150 people who jumped into the freezing water this weekend also helped set a record by raising nearly $100,000 for River Hospital. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — For the first time in the north country, Mohs Surgery will be offered at Samaritan Medical Center. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Oswego Industries Inc., a Fulton-based nonprofit agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities, has announced a new road race event, the OI Inclusive 5K. On March 28 to celebrate people of all abilities. The race will begin at the Oswego Industries Campus at 7 Morrill … Read More ⇒
MEXICO - The Oswego County Department of Social Services is looking for people who would like to become foster parents, particularly for teenager and sibling groups. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Two garbage bags stuffed with brand-new puffy winter coats made their way to the main hallway of Canton Central School District’s J.M. McKenney Middle School Friday morning. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX – St. Stephen’s Catholic Church may have the best chili cook-off slogan of all time. Read More ⇒
