Local students recently spent a day identifying trees, birds, aquatic insects, soils, furbearers, and more.  On May 2, the 23rd annual Oswego County Envirothon was held at Camp Hollis in Oswego.  Students from Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School won the event.  Team members David French, Michael Mueller, Rachael Thormann, Brian Wilson and TJ Wilson earned the victory.  G. Ray Bodley High School in Fulton came in second, and Pulaski Academy and Central High School placed

Scriba Recreation has additional spaces in the Day Camp program.  Personnel offer before and after care for an additional cost.  For prices and weeks available contact the Recreation Department at 342-6919  for more information. Bring immunization records and payment at the time of the registration.

by Cindi Giovo
On Thursday, April 25, 2013 the voting results for the Oswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) located at 179 County Route 64, Mexico were determined for the 2013-2014 proposed administrative budget along with electing three members to the board.

The items included in the proposed administrative budget are personal services (such as salaries of central administrative, supervisory and support personnel), employee benefits,

The North Country Draft Horse Club will host the annual "Old Fashioned Plow Day" on Sunday, May 26 at noon at Fields Family Farm. Participants must be members of the North Country Draft Horse Club. Directions Route 81 to exit 42--Adams Center onto county Route 66 west, at first intersection take left onto county Route 63 into Smithville, take right onto county Route 75--go one mile watch for the signs this event is open to the public with free admission. Come and see how field plowi

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting bids from homeowners to cut firewood on state forests.  Due to the increased demand for firewood, sales will only be offered through a sealed bid auction and not by lottery.  Unlike past years, there is no need to sign up in advance to participate in the bid process.

All firewood for sale is standing, live trees located off-road and will require a chainsaw, tractor and cart or a 4-wheel drive truck for