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Sandra Scott Travels: Cleveland Really Rocks

August 17, 2013 Contributor

Once called the “Mistake on the Lake,” Cleveland is now the “Remake on the Lake.” I love Cleveland and so do music lovers. After all it is the city that gave birth to the name “Rock & Roll.” No matter your music preference you will find a place to keep the beat going. The musical term “Rock ‘N Roll” came from disc jockey, Alan Freed, who used the term to describe the upbeat rhythm & blues records he played on WJW, a Cleveland radio station.

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St. Paul’s Girls Travel Basketball Tryouts Announced

August 16, 2013 Contributor

The St. Paul’s Girls Travel Basketball program has announced it’s open tryout schedule for the upcoming season. The program is again assembling one 5th and 6th grade team and two 7th and 8th grade teams. Each team generally consists of 9-12 players. The teams practice 2-3 nights per week and play in 12-15 tournaments October through March.

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Renovations Under Way At Ed Center To House Buc School

August 16, 2013 Steve Yablonski

As the new school year inches closer, work continues to get a new school site ready for nearly four dozen students. The Oswego school board wants to maintain and enhance the alternative “big picture school” (The Buc), which is currently housed in the portables at Oswego Middle School. Work is under way at the Ed Center as crews began shifting offices earlier today (Aug. 16).

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Natoli Alfano, 80

August 16, 2013 Contributor

Natoli Alfano, 80, of Granby, died Thursday August 15, 2013, in the Cortland Medical Center.

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Fishing Reports for August 16, 2013

August 16, 2013 Contributor

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. Fall LOC Derby – August 15 through September 1 Oswego River report: According to Larry Muroski of Larry’s Oswego Salmon Shop: […]

Mary K. Miller, 69

August 16, 2013 Contributor

Mary Katherine Miller, 69, of Granby, died Thursday August 15, 2013, at her home after a sudden illness.

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Oswego County Drug Task Force Announces More Arrests

August 16, 2013 Submitted article

The Oswego County Drug Task Force has announced additional arrests as a result of joint investigations conducted after search warrants were executed by the Oswego County Drug Task Force, the Fulton City Police Department and the New York State Police.

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Oswego County Plans Aerial Spraying Saturday Evening

August 16, 2013 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department plans to conduct aerial spraying of the Big Bay / Toad Harbor Swamp on the north shore of Oneida Lake Saturday evening, Aug. 17. The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 18. The aerial spray will begin after 7 p.m. If the spraying is postponed due to weather conditions, residents will be notified through the news media and information will be posted on the Oswego County Web site at www.oswegocounty.com

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Shine. Grow. Outreach. Together.

August 16, 2013 Submitted article

On September 30 there will be a Shine at Youth Block Party from 8 -10:30 p.m. at Sunshine Community & Child Care Center, 113 Schuyler St., Suite 9 in Fulton.

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‘Dig Into Reading’ Literacy Event Set For Sept. 21 In Mexico

August 16, 2013 ChirelloMarketing

The Literacy Coalition of Oswego County (LCOC), is hosting a free literacy event, “Dig Into Reading,” Noon to 3:00 p.m. , Sept. 21, at Mexico Elementary School, 26 Academy St., it was announced by Jeanne Cieszeski, event planning team chairperson.

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