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First United Methodist Church of Fulton Continues Monthly Read & Feed Book Club

May 11, 2023 Contributor

The First United Methodist Church of Fulton welcomes all to the meeting of a monthly book club. The Read and Feed Book Club will be held the first Thursday of each month from 6:30 p.m. till… The book for June 1 is a New York Times Bestseller, Walk to Beautiful: The Power of Love and a Homeless Kid Who Found the Way by Jimmy Wayne with Ken Abraham. Please read the book before the meeting and bring comments for discussion.

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Bill Braun: Candidate For Oswego City School District Board Of Education

May 11, 2023 Contributor

Following is a statement from Oswego High School Board of Education candidate Bill Braun as he runs for a seat on the board:

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Chicken BBQ Dinner At Trinity United Methodist Church

May 11, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC) welcomes everyone to a delicious chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, May 20 from Noon – 4 p.m. (or until sold out). The menu includes half chicken (prepared by Woodchuck Saloon), salt potatoes, beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert, and beverage.

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Senator Gillibrand Joins President Biden In Westchester To Call For Passage Of Clean Bill To Avoid Catastrophic Default

May 11, 2023 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined President Biden at SUNY Westchester Community College to call on House Republicans to join Democrats to pass a clean bill to avoid a catastrophic default. A clip from her speech can be found below.

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Ellen Patricia Riley

May 11, 2023 Contributor

PHOENIX, AZ – Born in Oneida, New York on December 9, 1965, Ellen Patricia Riley was the youngest of the 10 children of John Patrick and Claire Riley. She was raised in Rome, New York, […]

Imagination Library Of Oswego County Reaches 100,000 Books Mark

May 11, 2023 ChirelloMarketing

The Imagination Library of Oswego County recently reached a milestone of sharing 100,000 books with participating Oswego County families, the program a part of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program.

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Student Artists Mold Pottery To Raise Money For Erin’s Angels

May 11, 2023 Contributor

Emerson J. Dillon Middle School students recently crafted pottery bowls and will be raffling them off at the districtwide art show from 3:30 to 7 p.m. May 19 at John C. Birdlebough High School. All proceeds from the sales and raffles will go toward Erin’s Angels, a local nonprofit that helps feed families in need.

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Therapy Dog Provides Comfort To OMS Community

May 10, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego Middle School recently welcomed a new four-legged friend as therapy dog Nala is quickly becoming a beloved member of the school community.

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Emergency Heating Assistance Deadlines Extended

May 10, 2023 Contributor

National Grid Consumer Advocates are alerting low-income customers in New York state that time is running out to apply for emergency heating assistance if they are struggling to pay their winter bills. Customers who receive benefits from the Home Energy Assistance Program may be eligible for up to two emergency benefits to address past-due balances, but they must act quickly as the program closes on May 19.

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Local Children’s Mental Health Center Receives Support For Renovations

May 10, 2023 Contributor

Oswego Health’s Child and Family Services Department recently received overwhelming support from local businesses and even through the organization’s employee giving program to fund renovations so desperately needed to its mental health and wellness facility.

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