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Junior Girl Scout Plans Soccer Program for Children with Disabilities

April 17, 2013 Contributor

Junior Girl Scout Claudia Chetney wants all kids to enjoy the game of soccer as she has had the opportunity to do so for the past nine years. So, when the seventh grader was considering what she would do for her Girl Scout Silver Award, Chetney brainstormed on paper all the areas that she saw a need in her community and came up with helping kids with disabilities play the sports and it seemed only natural to pick the one she knew best.

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St. Luke Adult Day Health Care program Marks 20th Anniversary

April 17, 2013 Submitted article

For registrant’s in the St. Luke Adult Day Health Care program, marking the program’s twentieth year of service to the Oswego County community means giving back – in the form of “Twenty Acts of Kindness”.

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St. John Fisher knocks off Laker men’s lacrosse team

April 17, 2013 Contributor

The Oswego State men’s lacrosse team (6-6) fell behind early, and the Lakers were never able to completely erase their deficit in a 9-6 loss to St. John Fisher (9-4) Wednesday afternoon. Despite owning a 13-4 advantage on faceoffs, Oswego State managed just 16 shots on goal and went 0-for-6 in man-up situations.

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Oswego State baseball team’s bats go cold in doubleheader loss

April 17, 2013 Contributor

Struggling to score runs throughout the afternoon, the Oswego State baseball team (13-12, 6-6 SUNYAC) dropped both games of a home doubleheader to Cortland (28-3, 9-3), 4-0 and 5-2. The Lakers remain in fourth place in the conference standings with just a half-game lead over Oneonta.

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Oswego Woman ‘Terrified’ For Sister’s Safety Following Bombings

April 17, 2013 Steve Yablonski

On Monday afternoon, the shock of the Boston Marathon bomb incident was felt all over the nation – including Oswego, NY. Three people were confirmed dead; more than 100 were injured, some very seriously. Port City resident Jennifer Bradshaw’s sister, Michelle Navarroli, had been standing at the finish line, waiting for her fiancé to finish the race. When reports of a bombing at the marathon were broadcast Monday afternoon, Michelle’s family was terrified.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month Talk Early, Talk Often. Prevent Sexual Violence

April 17, 2013 Contributor

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year’s campaign focuses on healthy sexuality and its connection to child sexual abuse prevention. In recognition of this important campaign, Oswego County Opportunities’ Services to Aid Families program is encouraging community members to join the conversation.

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Fulton Police to Participate in ‘Operation Safe Stop’

April 17, 2013 Contributor

On April 18, law enforcement officers around the state will participate in an Operation Safe Stop day. During “Safe Stop,” police officers are in marked patrol units enforcing the New York State Traffic Law which requires all vehicles to stop for stopped school busses with their red lights flashing.

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Oswego Opera Theater Thanks Sponsors, Audience for a ‘Grand Night’

April 17, 2013 Contributor

On behalf of the Oswego Opera Theater Board of Directors, I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who helped make our recent production such a resounding success.

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Child Abuse Recognition, Reporting Class Offered

April 17, 2013 Submitted article

The Oswego County BOCES Distance Learning Program, in conjunction with Onondaga Community College, is offering a course on Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting on May 22 from 5:30-7:45 p.m.

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Agnes Theresa Moraskie, 81

April 17, 2013 Contributor

Agnes Theresa Moraskie, 81, of Fulton died Monday April 15, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse.

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