Month: April 2023

News

National Grid Accepted To U.S. Department Of Defense SkillBridge

April 13, 2023 Contributor
National Grid was recently approved by the U.S. Department of Defense as an industry partner for its SkillBridge program. DOD SkillBridge provides career development opportunities to service members approaching the end of their military commitment. Active duty service members can apply to spend the last six months of their commitment as an intern, bridging the gap between the end of their service and the beginning of their civilian careers.

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Community

B And T Sports Shop In Fulton Gives Support To St. Luke’s “Bundle of Bucks” Charity Raffle

April 13, 2023 Contributor
B and T Sport Shop in Fulton has joined the support for St. Luke’s annual “Bundle of Bucks” Charity Raffle Drawing Party, taking place on Saturday, May 13. B and T Sports donated gift cards that will be among the many prizes up for grabs during the event; including the big drawing for cash prizes totaling $25,000 dollars.

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Community

WonderWorks Syracuse Celebrates College Decision Day By Inviting Students To Blow Off STEAM With BOGO Tickets

April 13, 2023 Contributor
 Part of WonderWorks Destiny’s mission is to support education and the Syracuse community. In doing so, they are excited to celebrate high school seniors who are taking the next step in their educational journey by offering buy one, get one (BOGO) admission tickets during what they’re calling College Decision Week, running May 3-7, 2023. In tandem with national College Decision Day, all students who show their college acceptance letter at the admissions desk will be given the chance to play like a kid before they take this next step into adulthood. 

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News

APW Students Learn Life Lessons From Guest Speaker

April 13, 2023 Contributor
APW Junior-Senior High School was recently visited by Brandon McCall from TEEN TRUTH, a national program that works to empower student voices and enhance school culture. In a series of motivational talks, McCall worked with APW students to address key issues and promote positivity and inspiration in the face of adversity.

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Oswego Daily News

“It Takes A County… And Then Some” – Annual St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser Set For Sunday

April 13, 2023 Contributor
The 17th annual St. Baldrick’s Day in Oswego County fundraising event will take place this Sunday, April 16, from 1-4 p.m. at Curtis Manor in Oswego. Volunteer Event Organizer Dan Witmer helped plan the first local event in 2007, and he’s led the drive to help raise funds for childhood cancer research every year since.

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News

DEC Proposes Amended Water Quality Criteria For Marine Waters

April 12, 2023 Contributor
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced proposed amendments to New York’s water quality criteria that are a key component of New York’s water quality standard regulations. The proposed criteria would set more stringent limitations on certain bacteria to further help protect public health when using marine waterways through recreational and shellfishing activities. DEC is accepting public comments on the proposed amendments until June 20, 2023, and public hearings are scheduled for June 13 and 15.

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