Month: August 2017

Total solar eclipse
Oswego Daily News

Eclipse Misconceptions

August 21, 2017 Contributor

Humans have watched eclipses since before the dawn of written history, and during this long span of time our scientific understanding of the physical world has grown enormously. As a consequence, many of the older ideas we had about the causes and effects of total solar eclipses have been replaced by detailed physical explanations. Nevertheless, some older ideas seem remarkably resistant to replacement by the more scientifically-correct explanations.

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Little brown bats are active during this time of year and may be carriers of rabies. The Oswego County Health Department advises people to capture a bat anytime one may have come in contact with a person or pet.
Oswego Daily News

Health Officials Offer Advice on Capturing Bats in the Home

August 21, 2017 Contributor

Over the past few weeks, there has been a sharp increase in the number of Oswego County residents who needed post-exposure rabies treatments because of possible exposure to bats. Bats are typically more active this time of year and it’s critically important that people try to capture any bats that may have come in contact with a person or pet. Humans can develop rabies after undetected exposure to a rabid bat.

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Trouble
Community

Pet of the Week – Trouble

August 21, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Do you worry about your paper towels maybe leaping off the counter and attacking you? We thought so. If you have papertowelaphobia, then Trouble, as you can see, is your guy. He will destroy those marauding beasts for you and leave them utterly vanquished in your kitchen. Or, if not, he is still your guy because he is such a great cat!

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Community

Brian Coleman to Lead OCO Health and Nutrition Services

August 21, 2017 Contributor

Oswego County Opportunities Deputy Executive Director Patrick Waite has announced that Brian Coleman has been named director of OCO Health and Nutrition Services. A native of Phoenix, Coleman, who holds a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from Keuka College, joined OCO in 2012 as the agency’s Homeless Services Program Manager.

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

State Fair Promotes Agricultural Traditions and Family Fun

August 21, 2017 Contributor

The Great New York State Fair will once again kick off on Aug. 23 and run until Sept. 4. Last year, more than 1 million people attended the fair which features animal exhibits, concerts, horse shows, the famous butter sculpture, history, youth exhibits, rides, and agriculture contests. Mixed with these traditional attractions are usually a few new exhibits.

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Fulton Daily News

‘Fulton NY Rocks’ Finding Rocks, Spreading Positivity

August 20, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

A simple rock, assuming we may walk past hundreds in a day, may not typically have the capability to bring a smile to our face. However, the Facebook group “Fulton NY Rocks” has taken aim to change that entirely. Stumbling upon a once simple, meaningless rock has taken new meaning since the more than 4,000 members of the group began using such rocks to promote kindness and positivity. Thousands of rocks, hand painted and designed with artistic imagery, uplifting messages, or positive phrases are being found all over the city with a simple message on the back: “If found, please post a picture to Fulton NY Rocks, then keep or re-hide!”

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