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Looks Like A White Christmas For 2018

December 24, 2018 Steve Yablonski

After a brief, balmy stretch recently, Old Man Winter has returned just in time to ensure a white Christmas. Though things are likely to warm up again in a few days, December 25 will be white. It will be “seasonal” Christmas Eve with lows lingering in the mid 20s with some lake effect snow. Temperatures will be near 30 with the snow tapering off around mid-day on Christmas Day.

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Remembering The Toys Of Yesteryear

December 24, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Youngsters are asking Santa for robot dogs, video games, smart phones and even smarter watches as well as computers. And, Alexa can answer any question these days. A sampling of newspaper ads from years gone by provides a glimpse into a different shopping for the holidays approach.

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Oswego Players Complete Another Successful Season

December 24, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego Players completed a successful 80th anniversary season with their holiday production of “A Christmas Story.” Over the last year, the group presented six major productions and numerous fundraising events.

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Cayuga Student Receives Scholarship From NYS Sheriffs’ Association

December 24, 2018 Contributor

A Cayuga County native whose enthusiasm for a career in law enforcement started during ride-alongs with local police officers, sophomore Criminal Justice: Police Science major Alexa Smalley received the annual $250 scholarship.

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OCO Employees Cited

December 24, 2018 Contributor

Oswego County Opportunities recently recognized several Corporate Services employees with longevity awards for their loyal service to OCO and its consumers.

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County Presents Certificate Of Appreciation To Bickford

December 24, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature’s Government, Courts, and Consumer Affairs Committee presented Carol “Peggy” Bickford a certificate of appreciation for her 20 years of service.

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Elmira College Dean’s List for Fall 2018 Term

December 24, 2018 Contributor

The Dean’s List recognizes students that have a grade point average of 3.6 or higher.

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Lisa Godfrey Recognized For Years of Service

December 24, 2018 Contributor

Lisa Godfrey, a Licensed Practical Nurse at the ConnextCare Fulton office was recognized for twenty-five years of service. Godfrey most recently joined ConnextCare in 2013 when ConnextCare assumed the operations of the Fulton Health Center from Oswego County Opportunities.

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Impersonator Scams Target Seniors

December 24, 2018 Contributor

Financial scams are common problems. The Federal Trade Commission reported that in 2017, more than 100,000 New Yorkers lost approximately $40 million in financial scams. These numbers are probably much higher because people are reluctant to admit they have been scammed and, therefore, do not file a report.

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Raeanna Belle Breitbeck

December 24, 2018 Contributor

Raeanna Belle Breitbeck was born in Oswego Hospital on December 12, 2018, at 8:16 p.m.

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