by Carol Thompson Voter statistics provided by the New York State Board of Elections show that registration in Oswego County is on the rise. At the end of the first quarter of the year, there were 77,832 registered voters in the county. The breakdown shows 20,062 registered Democrats, 35,543 registered Republicans, 1,732 registered Conservatives, 4,089(…)
Rita Hooper I can’t believe it’s graduation already – YUP – it’s this Friday night. Congrats to all the grads — you are sure entering an interesting world. Hannibal schools have given you a good basis on which to build, but your education has only just begun. Some of you will go on to college,(…)
Fulton Community Theatre will hold open auditions for the next production in its popular “An Evening on Broadway” cabaret series, which will spotlight the work of composer Stephen Sondheim. Audition dates for “An Evening with Stephen” will be Tuesday and Wednesday, June 26 and 27 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the theatre’s home performance(…)
North Bay Campgrounds will be hosting its Fifth annual fishing derby on Lake Neahtahwanta, Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration desk opens at 8 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. Children ages 16 and under are welcome to attend and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.(…)
by Carol Thompson The 155th annual Oswego County Fair will be held June 30 through July 4 in Sandy Creek.The theme for this year is “Happy Birthday America.” This year, Legislature Day will be held June 30. County legislators will have the opportunity to tour the grounds and will be treated to lunch. Fireworks will(…)
Oswego Players director Inez Manor Parker has cast the royal leads in her upcoming “Once Upon a Mattress.” Bobby Fontana is reprising the role of King Sextimus the Silent. He played the same role several years ago in a children’s theatre presentation of the show. Fontana has been a member of the organization since his(…)
“Book It!” is a 2.5-mile family fun walk event to benefit the Phoenix Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. This event is the brain child of Elizabeth Russell, a member of the JCB High School Honor Society, a long time volunteer at the library, and a supporter of the Summer Reading Program. “Book It!” will be(…)
by Carol Thompson Should a law be passed in the state legislature to require convicted animal abusers to register with the local sheriff’s departments, it could result in another costly unfunded mandate for Oswego County. “It specifically directs the county sheriff to register the offender,” Undersheriff Gene Sullivan said Friday of the proposed legislation. Sullivan(…)
