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Arc of Oswego County to Celebrate Progress for People With Disabilities With Statewide Week of Service
FULTON- Arc of Oswego County and nine chapters from the Central region are joining people with disabilities, staff, and families across the state to celebrate The Arc New York’s 75th Anniversary with 75 Acts of Service. The Week of Service, which runs June 1-8, commemorates the organization’s historic achievements for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), a celebration of inclusion, and a call to action for continued engagement from communities across New York. Together, they’re mounting 75 service projects in a single week to improve parks, neighborhoods, and communities across the state.
Events set for NY Invasive Species Awareness Week
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - SELO-PRISM is hosting events in honor of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week. Education outreach coordinator Megan Pistolese-Shaw says it’s a way for people to learn about invasive species and their effects on local ecosystems. Watch the video for her interview on 7 News...
Rooftop Lounge Supports Friends Of Hospice In Oswego County
OSWEGO, NY – This past November, National Hospice Month, the Rooftop Lounge created a specialty drink from which a portion of the proceeds was donated to the Friends Of Hospice In Oswego County, (FOHOC), said Elena Twiss, FOHOC executive director . “The gin-based specialty drink, Oh My Darling, was...
WATCH: Historic West Belleville Storefront Demolished
An historic storefront at 1013 W. Main St. was demolished Wednesday. The storefront, built in the mid-19th century, was the subject of much debate amongst the Belleville Historical Society, the city of Belleville, and St. Clair County. City officials say the building is in disrepair and needs to come down, while opponents say the money used for demolition could be used for retrofitting. Melanie Rhutasel, who lives in the townhouse adjacent to the property, said she has seen multiple squatters coming in-and-out. After photos showing undeniable condemnation within the house were given as proof of the building's dilapidation, the building came down.
Scriba Historical Society Presents Lee Ellen Hickey Author Of “The Girl In The Glass Coffin”
Lee Ellen Hickey, author of “Girl in the Glass Coffin: The Tonkin Affairs” brings a local legend to life and highlights a horrific event that took place in Oswego County back in 1905. Potentially one of the most heinous crimes to ever have taken place in Scriba, NY, Lee and her husband Brian recount the details of the murder of 12 year old Cora Sweet and subsequent trial and execution of her murderer, Henry Manzer. Learn how Cora’s death was linked to the legend of the girl in the glass coffin and helped solve the case of a cruel blackmail scheme that tormented the Tonkin family for more than two years. Discover the tragic truth as Lee and Brian Hickey shine the light on the past and share how young Cora’s death shook the entire county to its very core. Her brutal murder left an indelible stain on the fabric of the community and sparked a manhunt led by angry residents willing to impose their own vigilante justice on the killer.
Oswego County Offers Free Youth Softball This Summer
OSWEGO COUNTY – Nearly 200 youth have already signed up for the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau’s free summer softball program, which runs Monday and Wednesday nights from June 10 through July 22. Sign up today and come join the fun! Sessions take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Legends Fields Complex, 99 Churchill Rd., Oswego.
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