Oswego County TodayMay 2014FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Sandra Scott Travels: Welcome to China’s ‘Hawaii’

May 16, 2014 Contributor

Hainan Island is China’s southern most province. It is their beach getaway. China has a long coastline but there are very few beach destinations so Hainan is their most popular sunny destination. We used 30,000 frequent flyer miles to fly from Bangkok to Sanya on the southern shore of Hainan so two one-way tickets only cost $66 – we have to pay the taxes. Sanya has a plethora of hotels in all categories with more in the progress.

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Kenney Middle School Students Recognized for Attendance, Academic Excellence

May 16, 2014 Submitted article

An astounding 184 students from grades five through eight were invited to the school’s third quarter character education celebration where they were recognized for earning high honor roll status, honor roll status or raising their grade point average at least five points in the last quarter.

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Oswego Pair Facing Felony Drug Charges

May 16, 2014 Submitted article

On Thursday at approximately 8:05 p.m., investigators with the Oswego City Police Department’s Anti-Crime Team executed a search warrant at 146 E. Third St. in the city of Oswego. Two people were charged – Joseph B. Crapser and Amy E. Favata, both of of 146 E. Third St., Oswego.

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Top Two Students at GRB on the Road to Success

May 16, 2014 Submitted article

Michael Holcomb and Julia Ludington have been named the Class of 2014’s valedictorian and salutatorian at G.Ray Bodley High School.

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OPD Participates In Buckle Up New York Click it or Ticket

May 16, 2014 Contributor

Motorists are reminded that the month of May is “Buckle Up New York Click it or Ticket 2014.” New York will be participating in a “Border to Border” effort. New York law enforcement agencies will join those from ten other states to team up in a Click It or Ticket “Border to Border” enforcement and public education operation.

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Sheriff Todd Offers Tips To Teach Children To Protect themselves

May 16, 2014 Contributor

“Talking to children about certain dangers to their personal safety makes many adults uneasy,” said Sheriff Reuel A. Todd of Oswego County. “However, as adults, it is our obligation to talk to our children to teach them how to protect themselves.”

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Parker Graduates from the Bush School of Government and Public Service

May 16, 2014 Contributor

On May 10, Jessica Parker from Central Square, NY, graduated from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.

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Health Department Announces Clinic Schedule for Week of May 19

May 16, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department offers a variety of services to all residents of Oswego County, including preventive health services, certified home health care, long-term home health care, certified hospice, and a maternal and child health program.

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The Seasonal Opening of the Vessels starts May 17 at the H. Lee White Marine Museum. The LT-5 is a National Historic Landmark WWII Tugboat located at the museum and can be toured for free this opening weekend!

Marine Museum Celebrates Seasonal Opening of the Vessels May 17-18

May 16, 2014 Contributor

The H. Lee White Marine Museum is gearing up for an exciting season full of events, new exhibits and even the first Lake Ontario CNY Lighthouse Challenge. The museum will open its vessels on May 17 in celebration of the new season.

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OCO’s Education Services Participates in World Book Night

May 16, 2014 Contributor

Oswego County Opportunities’ Education Services programs participated in the third World Book Night U.S. on April 23 to help spread the love of reading. World Book Night promotes reading by providing free books to light or non-readers.

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