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Oswego Daily News

Oswego County Reports New EEE Results and Third Horse Fatality

The Oswego County Health Department reported that the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been found in five new mosquito samples collected last week. Three of the samples were taken from the town of New Haven, one from the town of Albion, and one from near the village of Central Square. The Oswego County Health Department also reported that a third horse in southern Oswego County has died of EEE.

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego School District Eyes Creation Of Regional School

The Oswego City School District has entered into a partnership that it hopes will create a “regional school,” Superintendent Ben Halsey said Tuesday night. “We have partnered with eight other districts; the Oswego County BOCES, Cayuga Community College, as well as three major manufacturers (Novelis, Huhtamaki and the Fulton Boiler Company) to apply for a state grant that has been made available for the funding of a tech regional high school,” he said. If formed it would have a total of 50 students per grade level – spread throughout the entire county.

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Oswego Daily News

Stride To Save Lives Set Saturday

Following the suicide of her younger brother, a local woman has been spearheading an effort Not only to raise funds but just as importantly – raise awareness for suicide prevention. “Twelve years ago, I lost my brother to suicide. For the past five years, I have been working with a close group of others that have lost someone to suicide to plan a community walk to raise awareness. Last year alone, we had about 500 people participate,” said Jamie Leszcyznski is chair of the local event.

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