OSWEGO - The Oswego High School Class of 2019 continued with tradition recently, as several members of the senior class revisited their respective elementary schools to inspire current elementary students to strive for greatness. Read More ⇒
GENEVA - Presbyterian Women (PW), the national women’s organization of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), will sponsor a trip to the Central New York/Finger Lakes Region for its triennial event, the USA Mission Experience (USAME). The 2019 USAME will be based in Geneva and participants will t… Read More ⇒
Oswego State baseball player Ryan Enos was selected to the 2019 Google Cloud Academic All-America First Team by the College Sports Information Directors of America, as announced by CoSIDA on June 4. Read More ⇒
SENECA FALLS - July 30 is the deadline for students from age 14 to 18 to pre-register for the 2019 New York State FFA Tractor Driving Safety Contest that will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8 at the 2019 Empire Farm Days at Rodman Lott and Son Farms in Seneca Falls. To pre-register, contact coord… Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Thanks to many donations from all over Oswego and the surrounding counties, the Oswego County 4-H Program will fill the Believers Chapel in Mexico to the rafters! Visit from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 13; everything is priced to sell. The sale’s proceeds benefit the Oswego Coun… Read More ⇒
PARISH - Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District (APW) hosted a Varsity Athletic Awards Ceremony where student athletes were honored for their outstanding athletic abilities. Athletic Director Jamie Coppola welcomed students and their guests to the awards ceremony. Read More ⇒
ALBANY - Following a second major flooding event in three years, State Senator Patty Ritchie and Assembly members Will Barclay and Mark Walczyk are calling on shoreline property owners, small business owners and other stakeholders to sign their petition calling for the halting of Plan 2014 u… Read More ⇒
HANNIBAL - Hannibal Central School District’s student-athletes earned recognition during a year-end banquet for their accomplishments on and off the field. Read More ⇒
ITHACA - Enjoying New York’s many water resources is an excellent way to spend the summer. New York Sea Grant is reminding those who do to be informed about harmful algal blooms (HABs), how to avoid exposure of oneself and pets, and where to report potential HABs. Read More ⇒
SANDY CREEK - Sandy Creek Elementary School held their final Character Awards ceremony for the year. Students in grades kindergarten-second were honored for exhibiting the character traits promoted by the Leader in Me. Parents and family members were invited to witness the students’ recognition. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Operation Oswego County (OOC), Oswego County’s designated economic development agency, was recently awarded “excellence” for its 2017 annual report by the New York State Economic Development Council’s (NYSEDC) 2019 marketing and promotional materials award competition. The report pr… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN - Jefferson Community College (JCC) alumni are invited to a party on the river. Reconnect with fellow alums and share college memories on Thursday, July 11, while enjoying a wine cruise on the St. Lawrence River. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego Health’s Center for Orthopedic Care and Murdock’s Bicycle and Sports have collaborated to provide five bikes that will be given away as part of the Oswego City School District’s Bike Rodeo on June 28 at Wilber Field/Leighton track. The rodeo will be held from 1-3 p.m. with fr… Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - From an early age Ruth Barnhart realized the importance of helping others. As a young girl she surprised Oswego Hospital with a donation that set the tone for a lifetime of philanthropy. Read More ⇒
The following local students were among a select group of outstanding students named to Adelphi University’s fall dean’s list. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego Health announces two new positions that will ensure community members seeking senior-related services offered by the health system receive the appropriate resources and care. Read More ⇒
Students are being recognized for earning part time honors during the spring 2019 semester at SUNY Canton. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO -- Dr. Alok Kumar, distinguished teaching professor of physics at SUNY Oswego, had an idea to pitch to the National Security Agency: a series of videos about famous archaeological sites and institutions in India, with accompanying lesson plans, to teach Hindi internationally in the co… Read More ⇒
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., has requested that a Navy ship be named for Oswego native Shannon Kent, who was killed Jan. 16 in a suicide bombing with three others in Syria. Read More ⇒
The next basketball season will bring yet another new challenge for Nick Perioli. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - The annual Block M Athletic Awards celebrated athletes and teams for hard work on and off the field this season. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — Derek Kohut recently became the second boys lacrosse player in Oswego High School history to be selected as an Academic All-American by US Lacrosse, a recognition that culminated four years of determination on the field and in the classroom while quietly battling each day to maintai… Read More ⇒
Business leaders from throughout Oswego County gathered June 14 to celebrate accomplishments for 2018 and look ahead to the rest of 2019 at the Operation Oswego County (OOC) 67th annual meeting. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Flooding and high water in Lake Ontario is taking a toll on Mexico Point Park. Read More ⇒
LeRoi Inc., a jewelry manufacturing company, officially opened its new factory and headquarters in Oswego June 18. Read More ⇒
ALBANY - A bill sponsored by State Senator Patty Ritchie that saves taxpayer dollars by restoring more than a million dollars in transportation aid to the Fulton City School District has been passed by the state Senate. Read More ⇒
More than 80 folks age 50 and up had the times of their lives at Senior Camp at Camp Hollis in Oswego June 10. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Oswego Alliance Church has begun an outreach group with the express purpose of supporting the community through supplying items that are handmade. The interim pastor John Schuerholz has been preaching a series on love that has gotten parishioners thinking and acting. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - A rigorous year of studies, rotations and determination culminated recently as nearly 80 students from the New Vision programs at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation (CiTi) were honored as 2019 graduates. Read More ⇒
PULASKI — Throughout the past month, Jeff Shirley has received a slew of warm farewell wishes from colleagues and supporters, and most importantly to him, from the students that have fueled his career passion for more than three decades. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County is accepting registrations into the second session of its Youth Shooting Sports Rifle Program. This program is open to all girls and boys ages 12 to 19 who are interested in rifle. The Shooting Sports Rifle program will be conducted as … Read More ⇒
FULTON - Lanigan Elementary Principal Jeff Hendrickson said to exhibit leadership is to guide someone to do something new, even when they may have doubt. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Fulton City School District (FCSD) students, teachers, administrators and community supporters spent a recent Saturday morning packing 10,000 servings of macaroni and cheese to ensure the community’s children do not go hungry this summer. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - Graduating John C. Birdlebough High School (JCB) seniors recently received a financial boost for their future pursuits during a scholarship ceremony. Read More ⇒
SANDY CREEK - Sandy Creek Middle School Principal Amy Molloy hosted a special honorary luncheon for the top 15 students in the eighth grade class. Read More ⇒
SANDY CREEK - The Sandy Creek Central School District announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for… Read More ⇒
FULTON - The ninth annual Fulton Athletic Booster Club’s senior athlete recognition banquet celebrated the Class of 2019’s years of athletic triumphs and successes. Read More ⇒
Thomas Benedetto was leading in the Republican and Conservative primaries for Oswego County family court judge in voting Tuesday. Read More ⇒
Primary elections are set for noon-9 p.m. June 25 in Oswego County. Read More ⇒
A Hannibal woman died June 23 in a crash of an ultralight aircraft. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Ron Nix leads a class in fly tying from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 in the Oswego Public Library’s Community Room. Class size is limited to eight. Those ages 12 and older are eligible. Participants will make two flies and all materials are provided. Read More ⇒
Autumn Laterra-Robinson of Brewerton, has been named to the spring 2019 dean’s list at The College of Saint Rose. Read More ⇒
Natasha Ratcliff of Oswego (Mexico High School), a veterinary science technology major, has been inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at SUNY Delhi. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - A water aerobics class will be held at the Scriba Town Park, 803 O’Connor Rd., Oswego, every Monday and Wednesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. from July 1 until Aug. 7. Cost is $35 for Scriba residents and $39 for non-Scriba residents. Read More ⇒
On May 18, Cazenovia College held its 194th Commencment Ceremony. More than 200 students graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Read More ⇒
ADAMS - On Saturday, July 6, at Emmanuel Church, 40 E. Church St., Adams, speaker Carol Jefford will inspire others to change their lives through a simple act of trust. The 10 a.m.-noon program is free, and follows a complimentary, optional breakfast from 9-9:45 a.m. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - The Village of Central Square Historical Society will hold a history talk from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. The original talk was going to be about Mallory however due to several requests, they will once again discuss Little France. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - It is that time again to get out the instruments, batons, flags and rifles. Polish the boots and loosen up your leg muscles! The Alumni Band and Friends will be marching in the Mexico Field Day parade. Read More ⇒
VOLNEY - Volney Elementary students recently were honored for having displayed leadership and dedication to their goals throughout the month of May. Read More ⇒