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Many residence hall students at SUNY Oswego voluntarily take part in a Miss-a-Meal charitable fundraiser one evening each semester — a decades-long tradition at the college.

SUNY Students Hold Benefit Concert for Camp Hollis

One of the more unusual fundraisers was a benefit concert on the SUNY Oswego campus, hosted by the SUNY Oswego Lifestyles Center. The “Instill Hope” event was organized by Jessica Leigh Ryan, a graduate assistant who wanted to create “an opportunity to get students on campus connected to the community.”

Scene Around Town: Skipping Rocks

Photographer Harrison Wilde shares this photo with us. He says it was taken at Sheldon Beach and shows an unidentified youngster who is skipping rocks the hard way.

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Photo Contest Winners Will Receive Charter Trips, Gun Cleaning Kit and Life Vests

Guided fishing trips, a gun cleaning kit, guided turkey hunt, and a set of life vests are among the great prizes that will be awarded this summer in the latest photo contest sponsored by the Oswego County Tourism Office.

Cayuga Community College Celebrates its 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony

With both fists pumping the air and his fellow graduates on their feet cheering, 77-year-old John Cullen of Auburn walked across the stage to receive an associate’s degree during the 57th Annual Cayuga Community College Commencement proceedings. He was the oldest of the 584-member Class of 2011 who was recognized during the May 22 ceremony.

“Click It or Ticket” Enforcement Begins Today

A nationwide crackdown on seat belt violations begins today. Oswego County Sheriff Reuel Todd says his deputies will be looking for you, if you don’t wear your seat belt while you drive.

Seaman Courtwright Graduates from Naval Academy

Seaman Apprentice Kylie E. Courtwright graduated from the Naval Academy on March 11, 2011 in Great Lakes Chicago Naval Base.

Sheriff’s Department Promotes Willis

Inv. Wills has been a member of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office since his initial appointment as a Deputy on September 5, 2006.

Local Musicians Headline Friday’s Entertainment at Memorial Day Salute

Doctor Boogie is back at it again with their unique blend of amped up rock covers and catchy originals.

Oz Roller Girls Make Donation

The Oz Roller Girls flat track roller derby team donated a portion of the proceeds from its first bout to the local Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic.