William Trowbridge spins witty poetry
Poet William Trowbridge gave a lecture as part of the Living Writers Series on Monday and explained why the poetry genre needs to lighten up. In his view, literature has traditionally put the serious, lofty and epic strains of poetry…
Letter to the Editor – 9/30/11
Matthew, Having read your article in the Oswegonian about the death penalty and how it was nothing short of murder and how we should all stand against it I had to answer. I don’t know what your Religious affiliation is…
Future just got real
Watch an episode of “The Jetsons” and you will see the future, and the past. The idealized future has the human racing in the clouds, almost godlike with their technological breakthroughs and interstellar travel to the masses that can only…
Crystal closing after repeated violations, citations
Crystal DiGregorio said she plans to close the bar that bears her name after numerous run-ins with the State Liquor Authority and local police. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control announced Monday that it had revoked Club Crystal Inc.’s liquor…
Local bank given $13 million to re-invest in jobs for small businesses
Pathfinder Bank was granted $13 million from the Treasury Department as part of the small business jobs act, according to public records. “[Pathfinder Bank] received the capital because of our financial strength, our positive relationship with regulators and our positive…
Cross country coach takes new postion, across country
Two weeks into the 2011 cross country season, Oswego State head coach Bobby Wilson resigned from his position and accepted a position at Central Michigan University, a little more than a year after signing with Oswego State. Wilson was brought…
FDA blood ban bars gays
Donating blood to the American Red Cross is one of many ways to make a difference. But since the early 1980s, blood donation rules set by the Food and Drug Administration forbid men who have intercourse with other men from…
Downtown barber brothers offer classic shave, plus so much more
Located in Canal Commons, at 193 W. 1st St., sits the only full service barber shop in Oswego. Downtown Barber & Shave Co., owned by Keith Hawkins and Harrison Noel, offers a wide variety of services, ranging from Boy’s Haircuts…
Groups celebrate 25th
This September marks the 25th anniversary of ALANA’s annual student leadership conference. ALANA (African, Latino, Asian and Native American) hosts a student-based conference for leadership and cultural education every September. It started last Sunday and will conclude this Sunday. The…
Social network could equal no work when bosses stalk
When searching for a job, the social networking many people enjoy could lead to them not being hired. Many companies, no matter the size, tend to look at potential employees’ social networking profiles before or after an interview to get…
