Oswego County TodayMay 2018FREE Independent News for Oswego County

2018 State of the County Address

May 2, 2018 Contributor

Over the past few years as a legislator I’ve learned a lot about the great work that the county, our municipalities and our schools actually do. I have also learned through projects like the anti-poverty task force, shared services panel, economic development efforts and school collaborations that we all do even greater work when we all do it together, instead of struggling to make a difference in our individual silos. Having the State of the County here, in a town, in a school, in the middle of the county, is symbolic; more and more, every day, the county is moving out of its silo. We invite all of you to do the same.

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Oswego Health Participants in Free Community Breastfeeding Shower

May 2, 2018 Contributor

Expectant mothers can learn the benefits of breastfeeding at a community breastfeeding shower to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 18 at Oswego Hospital’s JPC conference room. Women who are breastfeeding for the first time or those who plan to breastfeed are encouraged to attend this free event coordinated by the Oswego County Breastfeeding Coalition.

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Fulton Officials Plan for City’s First Splash Park

May 2, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

With summer weather on the horizon, city officials continue working on plans to construct Fulton’s first splash park. A splash park, a fenced concrete pad with sprinkler systems, is a more cost efficient and inclusive summer entertainment activity for the youth, Fulton Mayor Ronald Woodward said. City officials budgeted $45,000 to construct the splash park for the summer of 2018 after the idea was voiced by council president representing the third ward, Donald Patrick Jr.

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Janet L. D’Aoust, 78

May 2, 2018 Contributor

Janet L. D’Aoust, 78, of Phoenix, NY, passed away suddenly at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, on Tuesday May 1, 2018.

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Ticket numbers are being loaded into the barrel used to draw for the 15 cash prizes at this year’s “Bundle of Bucks” Charity Raffle Drawing Party. The party takes place this Saturday. Fantastic door prize give-a-ways, food and beverages, live music by local favorites “Jimmy D and The Jury” and the cash prize drawing for a share of $25,000 are all part of the fun.

A ‘Bundle of Bucks’ Is Up For Grabs Saturday

May 2, 2018 Contributor

An afternoon of fun, fantastic door prize give-a-ways, food and beverages, live music by local favorites “Jimmy D and The Jury” and the big cash prize raffle drawing for $25,000 are all a part of this year’s “Bundle of Bucks” Charity Raffle Party.

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