Schools from all over Central New York attended the 57th Annual Oswego State Drama Festival on May 3, where they had the opportunity to give a theatrical performance in front of their peers as well as participate in numerous theatrical workshops throughout the day.
Dedicated, energetic, helpful, and generous; it’s the definition of an Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) volunteer. Last year more than 1400 individuals donated their time and talents in support of OCO’s many programs and services.
Actor and comedian, Owen Benjamin is coming home to Oswego May 21st to perform at the American Foundry. Benjamin is “Pumped!” to be coming home to Oswego to visit friends and family.
In November of 2009, Helen Buchel and her daughter, Brittany Passalacqua, a 12-year-old girl, were brutally murdered in Geneva, New York. Helen and Brittany were killed by John Edward Brown, a violent felon whose criminal history included a conviction for assaulting his infant daughter in 2003. According to Helen’s mother, Dale Driscoll, Helen was unaware of Brown’s violent past when she became involved with him. Since the tragedy, Helen’s mother and state representatives across the state have been fighting for the enactment of Brittany’s Law.
In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem, “Defense of Fort McHenry.” The poem was later put to song and retitled “The Star Spangled Banner.”
The Central Square Redhawk Community ran the race to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society at their second annual Redhawk Relay, held at Paul V. Moore High School stadium May 20.
The Katko Bill includes a comprehensive, bicameral opiod abuse measure. House passage of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act is a significant step forward in the fight against a growing epidemic.
According to 2013-2015 statistics from the Child Advocacy Center (CAC), in Oswego County one-third of alleged sexual offenses of children are committed by children under the age of 18, with a significant number of those being under the age of 13.
Memorial Day is one of our nation’s most cherished holidays.
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