Month: August 2017

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (August 16) that Eastern equine encephalitis virus was found in three samples of bird-biting mosquitoes collected last week in Oswego County. EEE was detected for the second time this year near Toad Harbor Swamp in Constantia, where two mosquito samples tested positive, and for the first time this year in the Toad Harbor Swamp in West Monroe. Due to these findings, the Oswego County Health Department is taking the necessary steps to conduct aerial spraying of 10,000 acres in and around the Toad Harbor Swamp.
Oswego Daily News

More EEE Found in Oswego County; Health Department Plans Aerial Spraying

August 16, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (August 16) that Eastern equine encephalitis virus was found in three samples of bird-biting mosquitoes collected last week in Oswego County. EEE was detected for the second time this year near Toad Harbor Swamp in Constantia, where two mosquito samples tested positive, and for the first time this year in the Toad Harbor Swamp in West Monroe. Due to these findings, the Oswego County Health Department is taking the necessary steps to conduct aerial spraying of 10,000 acres in and around the Toad Harbor Swamp.

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Sports

Classic Weekend Cornhole Board Raffle and Tournament to Benefit Serese Shampine Marotta, Families Fighting Flu

August 16, 2017 Contributor

Amidst all of the excitement, festivities and on track action taking place throughout Budwesier International Classic Weekend 2017 at Oswego Speedway will be a special Cornhole Board Raffle to benefit Serese Shampine Marotta and the ‘Families Fighting Flu’ Foundation.

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Community

Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Help Prevent Canine Obesity

August 16, 2017 Contributor

Don’t you just hate the word obese? I know I do. I just got back from the vet and she told me my dog Barley is “on the verge” of being considered obese. She suggested that I cut down on his food and treats (which I will do) and exercise him more. But he spends most of the day out in our fenced yard while I’m at work and I assume he gets plenty of exercise then.

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Wish Kid Tim Conners in 2012 as he prepares for his wish trip to meet blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer. After the meeting, Erik became a friend and mentor to Tim, who recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.
Community

Make-A-Wish Central New York prepares for 2017 Sugarman Law Firm Wish Ball

August 16, 2017 Contributor

Make-A-Wish CNY is gearing up for its annual Sugarman Law Firm Wish Ball, a gala event to support wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. This year’s masquerade-themed ball will take place Sept. 16, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at The Oncenter. The evening features a cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, and a program celebrating wishes. Other highlights include a wine pull, silent auction, high-end basket raffle, and entertainment provided by the “Jess Novak Band.”

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