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Weather Notebook For December 10, 2018
Chilly with intervals of sun today. High 30.
Month: December 2018
Community
Myth vs. Fact: A Look at the Oswego County Child Support Collection Program
The Oswego County Child Support Collection Unit, a division of the County Department of Social Services, often receives questions from its customers about who is eligible to receive child support and what the child support program entails.
Sports
Kelley Competes for SUNY Oneonta Women’s Cross Country Team
Lindsey Kelley of Constantia competed this fall on the SUNY Oneonta women’s cross country team. The team competed in eight meets this fall and finished seventh at the SUNYAC Championships.
Community
Come One, Come All: Community Invited For Cruisin’ The Campus For Winter
Cruisin’ the Campus for Winter will take place at SUNY Oswego from Dec. 21, through Jan. 27. It’s the college’s way to wish the community happy holidays and to thank everyone who partners with, supports and cheers on the college.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Apprenticeship Programs Help Fill Skilled Labor Gaps
In 2017, the President set a goal to double the number of apprenticeships in the U.S. because there is a great need for skilled laborers due to retiring baby boomers. AARP estimates that 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day, a trend that will continue into the 2030s. Businesses are in need of reliable, skilled employees who can fill the gaps left by retirees.
Community
Buddy and Porky Pet Health – Protecting Your Dog
A few days ago, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning and notice of recall of a number of brands of dog food, some of them distributed nationally, all which have been found to contain excessive levels of Vitamin D, up to 70 times the recommended level.
Community
It’s Not too Late to Get a Flu Shot
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that flu vaccination efforts continue throughout the flu season. While it’s recommended to get vaccinated by the end of October so that people are more likely to be protected against the flu when activity picks up in the community, vaccination into December and beyond can be beneficial during most flu seasons, including this one.
Community
Child Advocacy Center Welcomes Brittany Scerbo
Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County Executive Director Karrie Damm has announces that Brittany Scerbo has been named the agency’s case manager.
Community
Oswego Health Newborns Go Home With Extra Holiday Cheer
Throughout the holiday, the staff of Oswego Health’s Maternity Center is spreading extra cheer to new families as they send home each newborn in a handmade red stocking. It’s a tradition that Nurse Practitioner Janet Rasbeck started three years ago.
Community
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Supports United Way
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently boosted the United Way of Greater Oswego County’s Annual Campaign by donating $3,500 to support health and wellbeing across the county.