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The Oswego State volleyball team (12-18) wrapped up the regular season on Saturday with a pair of losses to St. John Fisher and Potsdam.

Save the Date for the Oswego County Holiday Farmers’ Market

This year the market will be held on December 1 as part of the “Christmas in Mexico” festivities. Visit the market and find great holiday gifts from local Agricultural Producers. There is no better way to support the local economy than buying local holiday gifts.

United Wire Technologies Expands After Fire

A fire on May 6 destroyed United Wire Technologies’ building in Cleveland. With determination and the willingness to put in long hours, they were back in production in a temporary space by early July. Soon they will relocate to a newly renovated, 14,400 sf facility in Constantia.

Sandra Scott Travels: Lighthouses – A Beacon for all Travelers

Many people don’t think of the Statue of Liberty as a lighthouse but it was officially classified as a lighthouse from 1886 to 1902 and was the first American lighthouse to utilize electricity to light its beacon, which could be seen for more than 20 nautical miles.
There are nearly 100 lighthouses in New York State that have safely guided ocean, lake and canal vessels through the years.

Oswego State men’s ice hockey posts comeback victory

After falling into an early two-goal hole, the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team (1-0-0, 1-0-0 SUNYAC) fought back to earn a 7-4 win over Cortland (0-1-0, 0-1-0 SUNYAC) on Friday in the season opener for both squads.

Castleton blanks Oswego State women’s ice hockey team

The Oswego State women’s ice hockey team (0-1-0) was shut out in the season opener, 3-0, against Castleton State on Friday night.

Governor Declares State of Emergency over Storm’s Impending Arrival

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today declared a state of emergency in New York in preparation for the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy, which may hit New York State in the coming days. A state of emergency mobilizes resources to local governments that otherwise are restricted to state use only and suspends regulations that would impede rapid response.

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Candidate vows ‘to return the clerk’s office to the people’

As many of you may know, the Oswego County Clerk’s office has been the center of controversy for the past several years. I decided to run for the office because I believe, like many of you, that enough is enough. There are some fundamental differences between myself and my opponent.

Rotarian Peggy Donnelly Receives Paul Harris Award

At a recent Fulton Sunrise Rotary meeting, President Patrick Waite presented Rotarian Peggy Donnelly with a Paul Harris Award.

SUNY Oswego’s Syracuse location to provide information on health programs

The SUNY Oswego Metro Center on Clinton Square in Syracuse will host an information session on health degree and certificate programs from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 30.