Community News

The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a division of SUNY Oswego’s Office of Business and Community Relations, in conjunction with the AARP Tax-Aide Program is pleased to offer free annual income tax preparation, e-filing and tax counseling services for the residents of Oswego County. There are no age or income restrictions; however, special attention will be given to those 50 and over.

On Tuesday, January 31, 2017, members of Oswego County's Fire and Iron Station 1438 Motorcycle Club met at the New Haven Fire Department to present a check to Friends of Oswego County Hospice. Fire and Iron proudly presented a $500.00 donation to Debbie Bishop, Executive Director of Friends of Oswego County Hospice, in memory of the late Barbara S. Wilcox of New Haven.

The Minetto United Methodist Church will again this year host a Mardi Gras full of fun and merriment to mark the time before the start of Lent. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the church on Friday, Feb. 24 at 7 pm.

Scheduled for Friday, March 10 the CAC Wing Fest will be held at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, East First Street in Oswego 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. with wings being served from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Attitude adjustment hour begins at 5:00 p.m.

The Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County is offering country music fans the opportunity to win a once in a lifetime ‘Single Barrel Experience’ that includes two premium reserved seats in the first 20 rows to the Chris Stapleton concert, July 16, 2017 at Darien Lake Arts Center.

Oswego County Opportunities is holding its annual public election of members of its Board of Directors who will represent the low-income sector on its Board. Ballots will be available for voting to take place at various sites during the dates and times listed below.

In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Oswego County is collaborating with its community partners to help raise awareness of child abuse in Oswego County.

Physical and sexual child abuse is the most serious health problem that youth face. The statistics are startling. Nationally 1 in 10 children are sexually abused before their 18th birthday; youth represent 66% of all sexual offenses reported; and youth are 2.5 times more likely to be raped than adults.

St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence in Oswego invites you to a Spring Open House taking place on Thursday, May 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.