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Jillianne Junio Named To Hollins University Spring 2023 Dean’s List

July 7, 2023 Contributor

Hollins University congratulates Jillianne Junio of Oswego, NY, on earning Dean’s List honors during the spring 2023 semester. To attain this distinction, students must earn at least a 3.5 average on a 4.0 grading scale.

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Ruth Wygant

July 7, 2023 Contributor

Ruth Wygant, 95, of Oswego died Sunday June 18, 2023, in the Oswego Hospital. Mrs. Wygant was born in Massena, the daughter of the late Frederick and Cecilia (Chatelle) Wygant.

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Students select which books they'd like to have for the CER Summer Reading Program.

Join Oswego County Libraries For Summer Reading Fun

July 7, 2023 Contributor

Kick off summer by signing up for a reading program at a public library in Oswego County! Summer reading programs encourage kids to continue reading over the summer while allowing them to track their progress to win prizes.

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Housing Plans For Fulton’s Former Nestle Building #30 On Hold

July 7, 2023 Shea O'Malley

A sigh of relief was felt throughout the packed Common Council Chambers Tuesday evening; Fulton residents happy to hear of a low-income housing plan, slated to be built at the former Nestle Chocolate Factory building No. 30 site, had been blocked. The future of the low-income apartment complex had been thwarted due to a zoning technicality; an announcement made by Fulton Mayor Deanna Michaels during the July 5 Fulton Common Council meeting.

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232 Students Named To SUNY Oneonta’s Spring 2023 Provost’s List

July 6, 2023 Contributor

A total of 232 SUNY Oneonta students earned Provost’s List honors for the spring 2023 semester. To qualify for the Provost’s List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

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More Than 1,100 SUNY Oneonta Students Named To Spring 2023 Dean’s List

July 6, 2023 Contributor

More than 1,100 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean’s List honors for the spring 2023 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

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SUNY Oswego Faculty Member’s Presentation Earns Top Award At International Conference

July 6, 2023 Contributor

Mamta Saxena, an associate professor of human development at SUNY Oswego, earned the Best Overall Presenter award for her virtual presentation of “Juggling Chaos: Gender Issues in Navigating Demands, Family Routines and Stress During the Pandemic” at the ninth World Conference on Women’s Studies.

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Keep Burglars At Bay When You’re Away

July 6, 2023 Contributor

2023 summer travel is setting new records. Take, for example, AAA’s projection of 50.7 million Independence Day travelers or TSA’s record passenger counts that were recently reported at U.S. airports. For vacations near or far, AAA is sharing tips with travelers to keep homes safe while they’re away.

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The New York State Department Of Labor Announces Strengthened Labor Law Prohibiting Mandatory Overtime For Nurses Is In Effect

July 6, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced that an update to the Labor Law restricting mandatory overtime for nurses is now in effect. Under the law, health care employers are prohibited from requiring nurses to work more than their regularly scheduled hours except under limited circumstances, including a health care disaster, a declaration of emergency, or when required for safe patient care such as during an unforeseen emergency or an ongoing medical or surgical procedure.

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Summertime Energy Efficiency Tips To Help You Beat The Heat And Stay Safe This Summer

July 6, 2023 Contributor

As temperatures rise, staying cool means being comfortable and healthy. National Grid is offering summertime energy efficiency tips and payment options to help our customers stay safe and save money on their bills.

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