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29 Small Businesses Assisted Through COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program So Far

April 22, 2020 Contributor

On March 23, Operation Oswego County, Inc. (OOC), with funding from the County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA), and support from the County of Oswego Department of Community Development, Tourism, and Planning, launched the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program.

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been no additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative reported number is 56 cases across the county and of those, 44 have recovered and two have died.

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Mexico MS Student Writes Short Story: ‘Kindness Can’t Be Quarantined’

April 21, 2020 Contributor

The below short story was written by Mexico Middle School student Avery Mack in response to a recent call for submissions to a school contest. District and school administrators alike applauded Mack for her message of positivity during these difficult and uncertain times.

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Barclay, Barlow To Hold Blood Drive In Oswego

April 21, 2020 Contributor

On Friday, May 8, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Ref-Pulaski) and Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow will host a blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross.

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HHS Announces CARES Act Grants To Support Older Adults, People With Disabilities Amid Pandemic

April 21, 2020 Contributor

Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing $955 million in grants from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities as communities implement measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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State Alerts Consumers About COVID-19 Related Scams

April 21, 2020 Contributor

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of COVID-19.

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CNY Arts Center Executive Director Discusses ‘New Normal’

April 21, 2020 Contributor

Nancy Fox, executive director at the CNY Arts Center, has shared the following update with those who follow the Arts Center.

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David F. Oleson, Sr.

April 21, 2020 Contributor

David F. Oleson, Sr., 65, of Phoenix, passed away at home with his family by his side.

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Oswego Health Assists Skilled Nursing Facilities With Their Preparedness Of COVID-19

April 20, 2020 Contributor

Associate Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Stephens has been communicating regularly with all skilled nursing facilities throughout Oswego County to offer support and guidance during this pandemic to ensure their staff and residents are safe.

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, April 20, 2020

April 20, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been two additional case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative number is 56 cases across the county and of those, 42 have recovered and two have died.

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