Karen Goetz (center), executive director of the Richard S. Shineman Foundation, presents Diane Cooper-Currier (right), executive director of Oswego County Opportunities and OCO Development Coordinator Margaret Barclay with a $50,000 grant in support of OCO’s Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter.
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Shineman Foundation Supports OCO Youth Shelter

For the past 26 years Oswego County Opportunities’ Homeless Services has been a safe haven for abused and maltreated youth in Oswego County. OCO Homeless Services provides 24-hour emergency services and shelter to youth. Through a supportive, nurturing environment that empowers youth to gain the responsibility and decision making skills to attain their goals and have a successful future.

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City Councilor Nathan Emmons Declares Candidacy for County Legislator

Oswego City Councilor Nathan Emmons (R-3rd Ward) has officially announced he is running for County Legislator in the 15th District in Oswego County. The 15th District represents the west side of the city of Oswego including parts of the First, Third and Fifth wards. The 15th District position is currently held by Jake Mulcahey, a Democrat, who has announced he will not seek re-election.

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Oswego County monitoring high levels on Lake Ontario

High water levels on Lake Ontario have prompted flooding concerns across the lake, including the shoreline in Oswego County, Oswego County Director of Emergency Management Dale Currier reported. “Water levels on the lake are very high this spring, and counties along the entire southern shore of the lake west of Oswego have been experiencing issues along their shorelines,” Currier said.

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