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Oswego County BOCES (OCB) Adult Education School of Practical Nursing recently held a Recognition, Pinning and Graduation Ceremony at the school. Three classes were recognized for their achievements in the program including Nurse Assistant, CNA Recognition and Spring Practical Nursing Pinning and Fall Practical Nurse graduation.

Maritime Adventures Set At Marine Museum

The H. Lee White Marine Museum is unveiling a new waterfront program this summer called Ã¢â‚¬Å“Maritime Adventures.Ã¢â‚¬Â Only three dates have been scheduled for July, but each day includes a three-hour-long adventure of activities, art, crafts and games held on the Museum Pier rain or shine.

Carpenters Support OÃ¢â‚¬â„¢Mara Tourist Center

The OÃ¢â‚¬â„¢Mara Tourist Center on Route 104 West in Oswego recently received a donation of two picnic tables courtesy of the Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Center.

Area Students Honored for Academics at SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy and the College’s deans recently released the honor roll for the Spring 2009 Semester.

SUNY Oswego to Help Creative Students Prepare for College

High school students interested in pursuing careers in journalism, acting, art, graphic design or singing can spend a week at SUNY OswegoÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Metro Center in August preparing to take their talents to college.

Harborfest KidsÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Fun Run Scheduled Sponsored By the riverÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s end Bookstore

Hey kids! Sign ups are now going on for the 9th Annual HARBORFEST KIDSÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ FUN RUN scheduled for Saturday, July 25th and is sponsored by the riversÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ end bookstore. This event offers a Ã‚Â¼ and 1 mile route and begins at 8:00 AM. All racers will start in front of the Oswego YMCA. We are looking forward to seeing our community of kids getting Ã¢â‚¬Å“Fit & LiterateÃ¢â‚¬Â during this years event.

Raymond E. Davenport, 63

Raymond E. Davenport, 63, of Hannibal, died Monday at the VA Hospital in Syracuse.

Buddy & Porky’s Pet Health: Fighting Cats

Dear Porky, I have two cats, Punch and Judy. Judy is about five and Punch is one. They mostly get along pretty well and I adopted Punch as a companion for Judy when I am at work, but every once in awhile they have a horrible knock down drag out fight. They haven’t hurt each other yet, but it worries me. What should I do?

Mark W. DeGroff, 54

Mark W. DeGroff, 54, of Hannibal, died Friday at Oswego Hospital.

ASCS Patriot Sprint Car Series Set To Fly At Brewerton Speedway This Friday, July 10th On Ingles Performance Night

The ASCS Patriot Sprint Car Series will make their only visit of the season to Brewerton Speedway this Friday, July 10. The winged rockets are sure to fly around the D-shaped Dirt Demon on Ingles Performance Night. The IMCA Modifieds, ESDCA Mod Lites and Four Cylinder Super Stocks will also be in competition this Friday. The great evening of family entertainment will start promptly at 7:30 p.m.