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Oswego Health Diabetes Support Groups Announced for August
Oswego Health will hold two diabetes support group meetings in August.
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Hoffman Enters Congressional Race, Seeking Conservative Backing To Run For McHugh’s Seat
Doug Hoffman, a prominent North Country businessman and CPA has announced his intention to seek the Conservative Party endorsement for Congress in New York’s 23rd District.
Fulton Daily News
State’s New Texting-While-Driving Ban ‘Not Serious’
So here’s today’s “what are they thinking?” moment: Police can pull you over if they see you talking on your cell phone. But, under a proposed law heading for the Governor’s desk, if a cop sees you texting on your cell phone, he can’t turn on the red lights and siren.
Fulton Daily News
Young Adults Can Now Be Carried On Parents’ Insurance To Age 29
Here’s an underreported story from yesterday that will affect a lot of folks: From now on, the insurance available through your employer must cover your child up to the age of 29.
The health insurance for young adults measure is important because traditionally, young people drop off their parents’ insurance when they reach 19, or when they graduate from college.
Fulton Daily News
Maxwells’ Trial Focuses On Cat Waste And A Locked Door
The trial of Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell will turn on three things: door locks, cat poop and cat pee. Those three items dominated the opening night of their trial on child endangerment charges in Palermo Wednesday.
They are the father and step-mother of Erin Maxwell, the 11 year old found dying in her bedroom last August 29. They are not on trial for her death. Erin’s stepbrother, Alan Jones, is accused of sexually abusing and then killing her. The Maxwells are accused of having conditions in their home that were dangerous to Erin.
Fulton Daily News
Scene Around Town: Winners Named in AAO Art Exhibition
Here’s a pretty picture. Phillip Moore of Fulton took this photo, which he calls “Quiet”. It was good enough to take Best in Show honors at the Art Association of Oswego’s annual Members’ Exhibition. For that, he’ll be able to hold a solo show next year in the Civic Arts Center. Read the rest of the story to see who won in other categories.
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ARC of Oswego County at Camp Hollis
Recently, ARC of Oswego County brought several adults with disabilities out to Camp Hollis for a day of summer camp activities.
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Attorney General Cuomo’s Office Brings Smart Seniors Program To Pulaski
A representative from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office will be speaking to the Springbrook Seniors on consumer fraud issues as a part of Cuomo’s statewide Smart Seniors Program. Juanita Perez Williams, Assistant Attorney General from Cuomo’s Syracuse Office, will inform participants how to best avoid consumer scams that frequently target seniors, such as sweepstakes, mail orders, and identity theft.
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Fulton YMCA to Host Literacy Awareness Night
AmeriCorps members Ashley Westerbeck and Nicole Reitz will be hosting a night of literacy awareness in Fulton. Middle and high school aged teens will spend the night reading with elementary children.
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Fulton YMCA to Hold Teen Night After Hours
The Fulton YMCA and ACT for Youth (Assets Coming Together) will be hosting a Moonlight Madness for teens 12-18 years old. There will be basketball, volleyball, open gym, open pool, a Zumba class, video games, and other activities just for teens!