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Burdick Ford Continues With Bike Giveaways To Jr. Fans At Brewerton Speedway In 2023

April 3, 2023 Contributor

Burdick Ford located at 3004 East Ave Rt. 49, Central Square, NY is less than 10 minutes from the Brewerton Speedway and will once again have a major presence at the Brewerton and Fulton Speedways in the 2023 racing season.

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Gas Prices Jump On Unexpected Announcement

April 3, 2023 Contributor

CNY – Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.50, up 6 cents since last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.20. The New York State average is $3.47, up 5 cents since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.30.

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Oswego County Today Weekly News Roundup: March 26 – April 1

April 3, 2023 Shea O'Malley

Oswego County Today presents the top stories from this past week: March 26 – April 1

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The Center For Wound Healing At Oswego Health Highlights The Importance Of Foot Health During National Foot Health Awareness Month

April 3, 2023 Contributor

As National Foot Health Awareness Month kicks off this April, The Center for Wound Healing at Oswego Health aims to educate the public on common foot wounds and treatment. Right now, nearly 7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound, and more than 2 million of those are suffering from diabetic foot ulcers.

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Price Chopper/Market 32 Launches Campaign To Support Local Animal Shelters

April 2, 2023 Contributor

Price Chopper/Market 32 is supporting local animal shelters by collecting pet food and other pet supplies in high demand at local animal shelters. From April 1 to April 30, customers will be given the opportunity to place these items into collection bins located in the front of stores.

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Distracted Driving: It’s Not Just Talking And Texting On Your Phone

April 2, 2023 Contributor

AAA shares tips to keep drivers focused on the road during Distracted Driving Awareness Month Distracted driving is deadly, claiming 3,142 lives in 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Mayor Barlow Announces 2023 Oswego Sunset Concert Series At Breitbeck Park

April 2, 2023 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced the return of the Oswego Sunset Concert Series at Breitbeck Park beginning on Wednesday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. The Sunset Concert Series is sponsored by the City of Oswego and the Oswego County Musicians Collaborative.

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National Agriculture Week Cultivates Fitzhugh Park Second-Graders’ Knowledge Of Farming

April 2, 2023 Contributor

Fitzhugh Park Elementary School second-graders recently celebrated National Agriculture Week by getting their hands dirty planting tomato and basil seeds.

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The New York State Department Of Labor Encourages New Yorkers To Submit Feedback For Transgender Employment Study

April 2, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced a call for New Yorkers to submit public comments for its transgender employment study in line with Transgender Day of Visibility. In August, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation directing NYSDOL to conduct a study on the employment rate of transgender New Yorkers.

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Oswego County Is First In State To Receive Approval For NYS HELP Program

April 2, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Civil Service announced Oswego County has been approved for its Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program. The County received approval on March 15, making it the first in the state to utilize this new program to help with recruitment efforts.

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