by Carol Thompson Rep. Bill Owens has joined with approximately 100 colleagues to encourage the restructuring of the U.S. Postal Service without the closure of 3,600 or more rural post offices nationwide. Oswego County’s rural setting leaves many residents to rely on their local post office to avoid the drive to the cities of Fulton(…)
Beth Kazel, director of Oswego County Opportunities Education Services, has announced that Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County has joined the extensive list of human services programs that OCO provides for Oswego County residents. Established in 1985 as a non-profit community–based educational organization, Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County has provided tutoring in basic literacy skills and(…)
The Hannibal Free Library and the Hannibal Friends of the Library recently honored Stella James as Hannibal’s 2012 Woman of the Year. The celebration was held in the Community Center, and friends and family attended to celebrate with her. James is involved in many different organizations, including Senior Nutrition, The Friends of the Hannibal Free(…)
The Fulton varsity baseball team scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Mexico 10-9 at the Fulton Athletic Complex. Fulton’s Brandon Guernsey delivered the big hit with a bases-loaded double to drive in three runs. Raider Shane Beauregard scored the winning run. Nate Dean started the game for the(…)
by Andrew Henderson The Fulton Common Council voted to purchase a new custom pumper for the Fulton Fire Department during its meeting Tuesday night. The city received a federal grant that would cover more than half of the new vehicle and equipment, which is expected to cost around $705,000, according to Mayor Ron Woodward. The Federal Emergency(…)
by Carol Thompson Smoking and adult obesity are on the rise in Oswego County, according to a report issued by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The annual health report gives the county a ranking of 38 of the 62 counties in the state. According to the report,(…)
The third Oswego County Academic Youth League competition was political in nature. Entitled “2012,” the competition began with a series of 10 quizzes on U.S. and World current events and geography. The teams also created a political cartoon about the 2012 U.S. Presidential election, created a time capsule based on modern American life, and gave(…)
The Fulton varsity boys lacrosse team opened it season last Thursday by hosting East Syracuse-Minoa at the Fulton Athletic Complex. Raiders Bryan Benton and Ross Maxam scored four and three goals, respectively, in the 10-9 loss. Maxam also finished with two assists. Tyler Lockwood and Joe Sutton also had goals. The Raiders will host Westhill(…)
