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Thi Huynh, who plays Virginia O’Hanlon in the upcoming Oswego Players’ production of “Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus,” welcomes theater-goers to the Frances Marion Brown Theater in the Oswego Civic Arts Center. She is reminding them to bring a toy for Toys For Tots.

In a heartfelt and emotional tribute, the students and staff at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Elementary School honored those who have served their country in the armed forces during a special Veterans’ Day assembly at the school.

The annual event is planned and organized by the APW Student Government and serves as one of the major social events for those in the surrounding community. Many delay their “snowbird” migration until after the event and for some, the event is their “Thanksgiving dinner.”

In a joint effort to give back to the Oswego community, Zink Screenprinting & Design and YMCA’s ‘Reindeer Run’ will co-host the second annual ‘Oswego Cares’ Clothing Drive to benefit Oswego Industries on December 3, starting at 8 a.m. at Oswego YMCA on West First Street.

Students in the Culinary Arts program at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation recently learned what it takes to cook in the military thanks to a visit from the U.S. Army.

With assistance from the Mexico Volunteer Fire Department, the students participated in a ladder climb exercise that required equal amounts of courage and teamwork.

If you have a loved one that you would like to remember at this special time of the year, especially if they were from the Volney area, you are welcome to sponsor a light on this tree.

Paul Percy Harris was a Chicago attorney best known for founding the Rotary International. In his honor, individual Rotary clubs select a Paul Harris Fellow who meets the high professional and personal standards set by the founder.