Elizabeth Roman, left, (with Council President Dan Donovan) and Leah Smith (with Councilor Mike Joyce) take part in Monday's council meeting as part of the annual Elks' Youth Government Day
Incumbent Hannibal board of education member Matt Henderson congratulated Linda Warrick at the end of the candidates' forum Monday night. Incumbent board member Rob Kidd is at the far left, while former board member Georgianna Otis is on the far right.
The City of Fulton Police Department will be joining with more than 12,000 other State and local law enforcement and highway safety officials during the month of May for an aggressive national “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to crack down on safety belt law violators throughout New York State. The “Click It or Ticket” mobilization will run from May 18th through May 31st
Camels? In the middle of Fulton? These fellas caught our eye as we drove past the War Memorial Monday night. They're in town for the circus tonight at the War Memorial.
Robin Chase, recently named one of Time magazine's 100 World's Most Influential People, will share her wisdom with SUNY Oswego graduates and their families at May 16 Commencement ceremonies. She is the CEO of carpooling venture GoLoco.org and co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar.
“I ain’t adoptin’ you. This is my house and I don’t believe in foolishness and wasting money” scolds Kristin Cook to Becky Gray as one of the orphans hoping for a loving new home in this scene from “The Orphan Train”. Port City Theatre’s next production, written by prominent children’s playwright Aurand Harris, tells the story of nine children who rode the orphan train to uncertain futures with new families during America’s largest migration of neglected children. Over a 75 year period, from 1854 to 1929, more than 200,000 children were taken from New York City streets and orphanages and shipped by train to homes across the country.
“Don’t worry Little Lucy!” Little Lucy, a deaf mute child portrayed by Hannah Gray, waits anxiously for someone willing to adopt her in this heart-tugging scene from Port City Theatre’s next production."The Orphan Train" runs May 29 at 7:30pm and May 31 at 3pm, June 5 & 6 at 7:30pm and June 7 at 3pm at Elim Grace Christian Church, 340 W. 1st. St. in Oswego. Tickets are $10 for Adults, $8 for Seniors, students and children, and a Family package for 2 adults and 2 children/Students for $30.Please bring a food or personal product donation to the performance. For more information call 598-8812.
Local favorites “Halfway To Nowhere” will provide the musical entertainment at the annual St. Luke “Bundle of Bucks” Raffle Event taking place on Saturday, May 30th at the Oswego Elk’s Lodge. “Halfway To Nowhere”, led by singer Tammy Stewart will bring their mix of classics and contemporary to the raffle drawing party which features plenty of exciting prizes, including fifteen cash prizes totaling up to $25,000 dollars, with a top prize of $10,000 to a lucky winner!
Kingsford Park Elementary School is assisting Novelis in the Habitat for Humanity effort. Gathering for a photo are KPS Student Council members, staff and Novelis representatives.In front are Nathan Greene, Emily Purce and Jordan McCauley along with Student Council Advisor Denise Fayette. In back are Principal Mary Volkomer, Judy Mathes, the Can Man, Ryan Tamayo and Jim Brown of Novelis.
The sixth annual Jamboree Fundraiser to benefit Parents of Special Children, Inc., will be held this Sunday, May 17, from 1 until 6 p.m. at the Fulton’s Oasis Thunder Island. The family event will include chicken barbecue, live entertainment by former members of Kyote, raffles, and door prizes. Alex Familio admires some of the many door prizes that will be on hand at the family event.
Marie Marcks and her yoga students practice a pose in her studio. Ms Marcks will be teaching Yoga classes for the Kreative Kids July Arts program. Register today for classes by visiting www.oswegoarts.org.
Betty J. Butler Vincent, 72, of Volney, died Saturday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.
Today’s view of history from local historian Tom Tryniski’s files is this view of the old Wolever & Foster grocery store. It was built at 524 Cayuga St. around 1900. The store burned down in 1945.
