Month: May 2023

News

Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit To Alter National Tour Route For A Special Appearance at the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., National Convention

May 9, 2023 Contributor
In January 2023, the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) left Maine and began its national cross-country tour on the West Coast. Since that time, the MEE has traveled from California to Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Washington D.C., to honor and welcome home our nation’s veterans.

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DEC Forest Rangers – Week In Review

May 9, 2023 Contributor
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State.  

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Oswego County Prevention Coalition to host Mental Health & Wellness Fair June 3rd in Oswego

May 9, 2023 Step One Creative
The Oswego County Prevention Coalition will be hosting a Mental Health & Wellness Fair on June 3rd from 10am to 2pm at the Lake Ontario Event & Conference Center located at 26 East 1st Street in Oswego, New York. This event is free to all attendees and is aimed at promoting mental health awareness and connecting community members with local mental health professionals.

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The Oswego Players, Inc. Are Accepting Scripts For Play Writing Contest

May 9, 2023 Contributor
“It was a phenomenal way to usher in our 85th Anniversary,” Inez Parker, longtime President of the Oswego Players, was overheard saying during the Don McCann Playwriting Showcase held at the Frances Marion Brown Theatre over a month ago. “I had the chance to work with Don many times, knew him quite well,” she went on to say. “And I’m sure he would’ve enjoyed seeing these. He wrote several plays himself.”

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The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers To Wear Their Bike Helmets

May 9, 2023 Contributor
For this week’s “Tuesday’s Tips,” the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of all ages of the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike. May is National Bike Safety Month, and as the weather begins to get warmer and individuals have more opportunities for outdoor activities, New Yorkers are urged to make safety a priority by wearing helmets, which will reduce the risk of severe head injury and save lives.

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