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The Oswego County Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee recently proclaimed September as Literacy Month.

Kids Onscreen brings the film world to CNY Arts Center

“Lights, Camera, Action!” is soon to be heard when film-making for kids ages 6-18 premieres with the launch of fall programming at CNY Arts Center’s new location in State Street Methodist Church, 357 State St.

Unique Artillery Firing Demonstration Sept. 29 At Fort

A living history event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War (1861 – 1865) will take place Sept, 29 and 30, on the historic grounds of Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego. Infantry and artillery demonstrations will take place throughout the day.

Nearly 40 Employers Sign On For Job, Career Fair

Nearly 40 local employers are expected at State Senator Patty Ritchie’s second annual Job and Career Fair on Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fulton War Memorial, 609 W. Broadway.

Sandra Scott Travels: More reasons to visit Philly again

Two things are touted as being good for one’s health – walking and chocolate. John and I decided to get healthy by taking the Philadelphia Chocolate Walking Tour while in Philly. We met Shanna outside Reading Terminal Market, a foodie heaven with more than one hundred merchants vending all kinds of food items from fresh fish to Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, and, of course, chocolate.

Local Students Named to Women’s Volleyball Team

Herkimer County Community College has named its women’s volleyball team for the fall 2012 season.

Late Goal Sinks Oswego State women’s soccer team

The Oswego State women’s soccer team (3-3-0, 0-1-0 SUNYAC) fought through bad weather to keep pace with Oneonta (4-2-1, 1-0-0), but came up empty as the Red Dragons scored in the final five minutes of regulation.

Oswego State men’s tennis team Tops Cazenovia

The Oswego State men’s tennis team (1-1) won its first match of the season on Friday as it defeated Cazenovia (0-1) in its inaugural match, 9-0.

Oswego State Women’s Tennis Overpowered by Oneonta

The Oswego State women’s tennis team (0-6) was outmatched on Friday, as it lost at conference powerhouse Oneonta (4-3), 9-0. The Red Dragons won all three doubles matches, only dropping five games along the way.

Laker Men’s Soccer Falls to Oneonta

Sophomore Ryan Purdy (Stormville, N.Y.) scored a goal on a direct kick in the 67th minute to cut the deficit in half, but the Oswego State men’s soccer team (1-6-0) fell to Oneonta (4-2-1), 2-1, on Friday.