Oswego County TodayMay 2020FREE Independent News for Oswego County

COVID-19 Statistics Update, May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

OSWEGO COUNTY – According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been four additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative reported number is 78 cases across […]

CNY Region Meets Requirements To Begin Phase One Of Reopening Friday

May 14, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Central New York region, which includes Oswego County, has now met all the requirements needed to begin the first phase of reopening tomorrow, May 15. “Phased reopening does not mean the […]

A Taste Of Spring In Chateaugay State Forest

May 14, 2020 Contributor

By: Michael Johnson ORWELL – The coating of snow was a surprise, but it shouldn’t have been. Early May snow is a common occurrence on the shoulder of Tug Hill, and the fresh white layer […]

Oswego Classroom Teachers’ Association Support Essential Workers Of Oswego Health

May 14, 2020 Contributor

A group of 425 teachers and teaching assistants who are members of OCTA (Oswego Classroom Teachers’ Association) have been finding unique ways to give back to their students and those on the front lines during this mandated “stay at home” order.

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Virtual Bodley’s Got Talent Ahead

May 14, 2020 Contributor

On Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. the WGRB Facebook page will be airing Bodley’s Got Talent for everyone to see. For the first time, GRB’s annual talent show will be a virtual event.

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Katko Announces USCIS Change To Give CNY Hospitals Greater Flexibility In Meeting Region’s Evolving Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic

May 13, 2020 Contributor

Following advocacy by U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), today the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new guidance enabling physicians holding H-1B visas to practice telemedicine, and providing local hospitals with the necessary flexibility to meet increased demand for medical treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sandra Scott Travels: Learning About The Underground Railroad

May 13, 2020 Contributor

While the museums are closed now they will reopen. Most have web sites. The Underground Railroad (UGRR) was not a railroad nor was it underground. It was a secret network of people who hid and guided slaves to freedom. Until the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, a runaway slave only had to get to a free state like New York State to enjoy freedom.

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Cayuga Community College Summer 2020 Courses Going Online

May 13, 2020 Contributor

Cayuga Community College will offer its extensive summer 2020 courses remotely, with students enjoying increased course options and the full spectrum of Cayuga’s support services.

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Macy Middleton Awarded Fulton Sunrise Rotary Club Scholarship

May 13, 2020 Contributor

Macy Middleton, a senior at G. Ray Bodley High School, has been awarded a Rosa Pappalardo Kemmis Memorial Scholarship by the Fulton Sunrise Rotary Club.

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Tanner Vant Awarded Fulton Sunrise Rotary Club Scholarship

May 13, 2020 Contributor

Tanner Vant, a senior at G. Ray Bodley High School, has been awarded a Rosa Pappalardo Kemmis Memorial Scholarship by the Fulton Sunrise Rotary Club.

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