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Op/Ed: Now more than ever, Oswego Countyâ€™s farm families need our help. They face many challenges in keeping their farms competitive with other markets, all the while maintaining the high level of quality standards that weâ€™ve come to expect.

Rachel Clark Named National Merit Scholar

Oswego High School senior Rachel Clark has earned the distinction of being named as a â€œNational Merit Scholarâ€ in the annual National Merit Scholarship competition.

Kiss A Pig To Benefit Dr. Walker Memorial

The Minetto Elementary School spearheaded an effort to raise funds for the Dr. Mary Walker statue that will be placed in the Town of Oswego.

Constellation Energy Nuclear Group Contributes $2,500 to the Oswego County Pioneer Search and Rescue

This sponsorship has been added to their savings for a new â€œHome Baseâ€ centrally located in Oswego County. The new building will house the team, emergency equipment, and vehicles and is has become a reality with the help of CENGâ€™s support.

Oswego County Team Attends Statewide Ready, Set, Go! Conference in Albany

The members of the team who attended are: Honorable Kimberly Seager, Family Court Judge Frances Lanigan, Commissioner of Social Services Karen Brandt, Esq., Law Clerk Kathleen Halstead, Deputy Chief Clerk Mary Comerford, Court Analyst Allison Nelson, Esq., DSS Attorney Gail Godici, Supervisor Child Protective Services Maureen Petersen, Esq. Courtney Radick, Esq. John Spring, Jr., Esq.

Honorable Kimberly Seager, Oswego County Family Court Judge, has been selected to lead a newly formed collaboration to enhance court practices for children of Oswego County who have been abused or maltreated.

Local Girls Receive Girl Scout Gold Award

Eleven area Girl Scout Ambassadors were recognized at ceremonies throughout May for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Among them were four from Oswego County.

Chicken Barbecue at North Mexico United Methodist Church

Our first chicken barbecue of 2010 will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 12 NOON. With all that experience you know our chicken is the best in the Mexico area.

Owens Proposes Plan to Increase Trade Across Northern Border

The legislation increases from $200 to $1000 the value of goods that can be brought into the United States duty free and without customs entry procedures. The hike would encourage economic development in Northern New York and foster an environment of greater trade for community small business owners.

Richard â€œDickâ€ A. Handville, 65

Richard â€œDickâ€ A. Handville, 65, of Hannibal died Thursday after a long battle with lung disease.

First Graders Study Macroeconomics At CER

It isnâ€™t often that first grade students sit in on Oswego High School-Syracuse University Macroeconomics. However, first graders in Terri Cullen-Stacyâ€™s Charles E. Riley Elementary School classroom have spent several weeks in this type of educational climate.