Oswego County TodayFebruary 2020FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Encouraging Youth To Engage With Our Environment

February 4, 2020 Contributor

It was during the Great Depression when then President Franklin Roosevelt created a program known as the Civilian Conservation Corps or “CCC,” an effort intended to engage young men in conservation work across the nation.

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Margaret S. Potter

February 3, 2020 Contributor

Margaret S. Potter, 86, of Oswego, passed on Monday January 27, 2020.

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Melvin W. Bullard Jr.

February 3, 2020 Contributor

Melvin W. Bullard Jr., 70, a resident of Scriba, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 7, 2020, in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

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New Leadership at Oswego Health

February 3, 2020 Contributor

Effective January 1, 2020, Duane Tull, MD has assumed the position of Chief Medical Officer and Micheal Stephens, MD, AAFP will be the new Associate Chief Medical Officer.

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Weather Notebook For February 3, 2020

February 3, 2020 Steve Yablonski

Breezy and mild with a mix of clouds and sun and lingering rain-snow early today. High near 40.

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Community

Gas Prices Drop for Third Consecutive Week

February 3, 2020 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.47, down five cents since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.26. The New York State average is $2.66 – down three cents from last week.

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Action On NY’s Outmigration Issue Is Long Overdue

February 3, 2020 Contributor

If a store, restaurant or any organization started losing customers, people in charge would make adjustments or they’d be out of business.

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OFA Staff Offers Assistance on HEAP Applications

February 3, 2020 Contributor

The staff of the Oswego County Office for the Aging will schedule appointments at locations around Oswego County in February to help seniors apply for help paying their fuel bill through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

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SUNY Oswego Earns Prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

February 3, 2020 Contributor

The Carnegie Foundation has announced that SUNY Oswego is one of 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement.

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TAYA Is Back – There’s An Open House And You’re Invited

February 3, 2020 Contributor

You’re invited if you love live theater. And you’re invited if you are interested in learning more about all aspects of theater. And you’re invited if you’d like to join the fun during free classes over four Saturdays beginning February 15.

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