I'm writing this with a bandage covered hand and some rather bruised legs, and scratched arms,  but with a large smile on my face.  Today I was reminded of how many wonderful, kind people there are out there who will help a complete stranger without a second thought. I went for a bike ride with my sister today along the Fox River Trail because today is the kind of day that screams at you to go outside. I've been biking that trail for the last couple years, all the way from Hudson Crossing into downtown Aurora and criss-crossing over the Virgil Gilman. It's a fantastic trail if you haven't …

You know spring is here when you see baby animals around town. Mother Goose and her flock of goslings crossed in my neighbor's yard (most likely headed to the retention pond a little farther back) and provided me this year's first glimpse at little babies. What baby animals have you seen around Oswego?

Hello, Oswego. My name is Natalie and as of today I will be your new editor for Oswego Patch! You may have seen me around the site. I’ve been covering Oswego as guest editor for the past two months, and have filled in a few times when our very own associate regional editor, Steven Jack, had to step out for a bit. I am beyond excited to get to work with such an engaged community. In the past few weeks that I’ve been guest editor, you all have made me feel so welcome. I love hearing your local stories and issues of concern and hope you will continue to contact me with anything that is of …