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County Health Department Reports EEE, West Nile Viruses Found In Palermo, West Monroe

August 24, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) was found in one mosquito pool (sample) in the town of Palermo, and West Nile virus (WNV) was found in one pool at Toad Harbor Swamp in the town of West Monroe.

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William J. Ritchie

August 24, 2022 Contributor

William “Billy” J. Ritchie, 72, of Fulton, New York, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, New York, after a short illness.

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A Bit of Local Farm History

August 24, 2022 Contributor

Written By Jim Farfaglia Earlier this summer, I took a cross-country road trip and got to see miles and miles of America’s farmland. As I marveled at the mammoth cultivators and irrigation systems that make […]

Harold S. Cole

August 24, 2022 Contributor

Harold S. Cole, 86, of Phoenix, New York, passed peacefully Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

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Locavore At Burritt’s Food Truck Provides Food Choices At OCO’s Glow-A-Fun Golf Tournament

August 24, 2022 Contributor

The Locavore at Burritt’s Food Truck made a special appearance at Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Glow-A-Fun Golf Tournament.

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Fulton Speedway Final Demolition Derby Plus Racing Saturday, August 27; Outlaw 200 Tickets On Sale

August 24, 2022 Contributor

This Saturday, August 27 is the final King’s Smash ‘Em Crash ‘Em Demolition Derbies. There is also a full racing card on the ‘Highbanks’ of the Fulton Speedway presented by Burke’s Home Centers.

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Just Two Races Remain To Crown 2022 Brewerton Speedway Track Champions

August 24, 2022 Contributor

The emotions have been high, and the racing has been tight as it comes down to crunch time. This Friday, August 26 there are just two races left to crown 2022 Brewerton Speedway track champions. For the Four-Cylinder Super Stocks, this Friday, their championship will be decided.

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Local Registered Nurse Receives Tuition Assistance From Employer To Go Back To School

August 24, 2022 Contributor

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing recommends that registered nurses obtain a bachelor’s degree to prepare for the complex tasks they will encounter in the field. For many nurses, however, cost represents one of the main challenges of returning to school.

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Menter Ambulance Presents Check To Blessings In A Backpack

August 24, 2022 Submitted article

On Tuesday, August 23, Menter Ambulance presented its first “Shirts for Charity” check to Blessings in a Backpack – Oswego Chapter.

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Support For OCSD Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Monopolizes BOE Meeting

August 24, 2022 Shea O'Malley

Overwhelming public support for former Oswego City School District Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Joe Babcock dominated the OCSD Board of Education meeting last night, Tuesday August 23.

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