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Reading teacher Veronica Williams walked into a Morning Express program at the school dressed in tropical attire and a camera around her neck as she gave students one simple message: reading can take you anywhere.

Any residents of Oswego that would like to make their food dollars go farther may order July Food $en$e packages until noon on July 15. All Oswego area residents may use the program.

“The rabies virus is active across Oswego County,” said Jiancheng Huang, Oswego County Public Health Director. “We have had four animals test positive for rabies this year, in the towns of Mexico, Albion, Minetto and Scriba. Immunizing pets is required by law and is an effective way to reduce the risk of human exposures to rabies.”

The Oswego Players, Inc. are now in the midst of rehearsals for “Fools” and finding laughs not only in the script but in the title as well. When the Players talk about the play, it’s, “Are the fools rehearsing tonight?” “Are the fools marching in the Independence Day Parade?” “Do the fools know their lines?”

The city of Oswego Department of Parks and Recreation, announces the Charles E. Gallagher Swimming Pool will be opening for the 2016 season on June 24 at 12:30 p.m.

The Oswego Youth Court program will hold training for new members from July 18 to 22 at Oswego City Hall. Training will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students in grades 7 through 12 are eligible to apply for Youth Court training. The deadline for applications is July 11.

SUNY Oswego faculty members Diane Brand of the public justice department and Christopher LaLonde of the English and creative writing department will receive the 2016 President’s Award for Excellence in Academic Advisement. The honorees will be recognized at the college’s annual Teaching and Learning Awards Ceremony in the fall.