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Arts and Entertainment

Visitors Invited to Explore Winona Forest by Ski and Dog Sled on Jan. 16

The Winona Forest Recreation Area contains more than 70 miles of multi-use trails in Oswego and Jefferson counties. The third annual Winona Forest Winterfest, featuring activities for all ages, takes place Saturday, Jan. 16. Pictured are skiers competing in the 2008 Winona Forest Tourathon.  (Photo courtesy Oswego County Tourism Office.)

Mushers, skiers, and outdoor lovers of all ages are invited to explore the Winona Forest Recreation Area on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the third annual Winona Forest Recreation Association (WFRA) Winterfest. The event starts at 9 a.m. at the CCC Camp on Co. Rt. 90 in Lorraine. The recreation area features more than 70 miles of groomed trails in northern Oswego and southern Jefferson counties.

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Oswego Daily News

Agenda: Nuclear Tax Deal, New Elections Commissioner Before County Legislature

county logoThe first meeting of the new year for the Oswego County Legislature is made up of formalities — routine appointments that must be made each year.  Today, though, there’ll be discussion and perhaps action on a property tax deal involving the Nine Mile Point nuclear plants, and the appointment of a new Democratic Elections Commissioner, to replace Bill Scriber, who took a job at the Port of Oswego.

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Looking Back at 2009 Provides Multiple Reasons for Change in 2010

This year proved to have its many challenges and disappointments. Perhaps the year’s greatest disappointment, however, was the budget that passed in the spring of 2009. It contained $8.2 billion in taxes and fee increases and increased government spending by 10 percent. As a result, the average family of four will pay an extra $2,362 in higher taxes and fees this year.

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