Oswego County TodayOctober 2017FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Human Pink Ribbon Raises Awareness For Breast Cancer

October 29, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Oswego County Opportunities Cancer Services Program brought together health providers, cancer survivors, local support programs, and members of the community to raise awareness of cancer screening opportunities to help save lives. The pink ribbon event was the highlight of an even bigger awareness campaign throughout the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hosted by Coordinator of OCO’s Cancer Services Program, Carolyn Handville, dozens of guests wore pink and formed a giant human ribbon to spotlight breast cancer awareness for the eighth annual event.

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Cayuga Naturally Photo Contest Winners Listed

October 29, 2017 Contributor

A Fulton photographer captured first place in the Cayuga Naturally Photograph Contest. And, another of his photos earned second place honors. 1st Place: Eric Weaver, Fulton, NY – Autumn Wetland, Sterling Nature Center

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Former Crewman Tony Pisa Races to Oswego Small Block Super Rookie of the Year Title

October 29, 2017 Contributor

Tony Pisa has been wrenching on racecars for more than 15 years and in 2017 finally walked through Oswego Speedway’s Steel Palace gates as a full-time driver, capturing this year’s Pathfinder Bank Small Block Super Rookie of the Year title in the Greg O’Connor No. 89.

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SUNY Oswego zoology major Meghan Gillen (right) observes -- in hand and on the computer screen -- the skull shape and structure of specimens of the Uropeltidae family of burrowing snakes, as part of her training with biological sciences faculty member Dr. Jennifer Olori, who recently won a National Science Foundation grant to examine evolution of limblessness and head-first burrowing in extinct species.

Grant Helps Student Researchers Gain Skills Studying Skulls Of Ancient Animals

October 29, 2017 Contributor

OSWEGO — Dr. Jennifer Olori of the SUNY Oswego biological sciences faculty recently won a National Science Foundation grant for a project designed to provide undergraduates — particularly women, who remain underrepresented in sciences and […]

Hannibal Transfer Station Will Close for Repairs on Nov. 6

October 29, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Solid Waste Transfer Station located at 1167 County Route 7 in Hannibal will be closed for structural repairs from Monday, Nov. 6 through Monday, Dec. 18. The Oswego and Volney transfer stations will be open extra days while repairs are being made to the Hannibal facility.

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Oswego AmeriCorps Positions Available

October 29, 2017 Contributor

Oswego AmeriCorps recently welcomed a new class of AmeriCorps members pledging to “Get Things Done” for Oswego County. Members are still needed to fill current openings in several Oswego County communities. AmeriCorps members in Oswego County provide fitness and nutrition activities for youth and manage volunteers.

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SUNY Oswego Alumnus To Speak About Work With Nobel-Winning Astrophysics Team

October 29, 2017 Contributor

A SUNY Oswego alumnus who is part of the Nobel Prize-winning team studying gravitational waves in deep space will speak at his alma mater Friday, Nov. 10. Daniel Wysocki will present “Seeing with Gravity: A New Era in Astronomy” at 4 p.m. Nov. 10 in Room 175 of the Shineman Center as part of the college’s Science Today lecture series.

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OFD Offers Some Halloween Safety Tips

October 29, 2017 Contributor

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, on average, twice as many child pedestrians are killed while walking on Halloween compared to any other day of the year, and more than 70 percent of accidents occur away from an intersection or crosswalk. “These are scary statistics, but by taking a few simple precautions, you can ensure ghosts and goblins of all ages have a safe and fun-filled Halloween,” said Oswego Fire Chief Randy Griffin.

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County Recognizes Lois O’Connor

October 29, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature’s Human Services Committee recognized Lois O’Connor for her 25 years of service to the county. O’Connor is a case worker at the Oswego County Department of Social Services.

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OCO Staff Cited For Longevity

October 29, 2017 Contributor

Oswego County Opportunities recently recognized staff of its Transportation Services with longevity awards for 15 years of loyal service to OCO and its consumers.

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