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A newly created “Oswego Writing Institute Community Award” has been presented to Oswego City School District elementary teacher Joan Dain.

United Way Luncheon To Support Area Food Pantries

Food pantries in the Pulaski, Sandy Creek and Lacona area will receive some much needed support as United Way of Greater Oswego County brings its first ever Stone Soup luncheon to Sandy Creek.

Senator Ritchie Meets With Oswego Town Supervisor

They discussed changes that the Town of Oswego will be faced with in the near future, such as the newly enacted property tax cap, which may affect town budgets.

New Faculty Members In Oswego School District

Seven new faces will appear in Oswego City School District buildings when the new year commences on Sept. 7.

Entertainment To Highlight Catholic Charities’ Fall Gala

Great music and live comedy will highlight Catholic Charities of Oswego County’s Inaugural Fall Gala. Scheduled for Sept. 16, the event will be held at the American Foundry.

State Testing Dates Force Change In Spring Break

Late last week, I received notice from the New York State Education Department that the English Language Arts state testing in grades 3-8 would be occurring during what was scheduled as the 2012 spring recess of most Central New York school districts including our own.

Oswego Man Facing Felony Drug Charges

At approximately 5:10 p.m. on Aug. 22, as a result of ongoing investigations into illegal drug activity, members of the Oswego City Police Department Anti-Crime Team executed a search warrant at 2 Catherine St., the residence of 45-year-old Norman M. Holliday.

Oswego County Health Department Warns Of Restaurant Inspection Scam

The Oswego County Health Department received notification last week that a fraudulent restaurant inspection was attempted at a local restaurant.

Central Square Man Charged With Sex Crimes

On Aug. 26 at 12:39 p.m., sheriff’s deputies charged David S. Hunneyman, 21, of 696 N. Main St., Apt. 3, Central Square, with Sexual Abuse, Third Degree and other charges.

Teens: We’ve Seen Enough – We Want Our Change

More than 130 teens came together in Buffalo recently to send a clear message: They have seen enough in-store tobacco marketing, and they want their change. On Aug. 11, Reality Check youth from across New York State rallied together to send the message that dangerous tobacco marketing should be removed from stores where kids shop.