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Anglers who attend Spey Nation, June 25 at the DEC boat launch in Pineville will see on-the-water demonstrations from some of the top spey casters in the nation. Pictured is a group at last year's event watching a demonstration on the Salmon River in Oswego County.

Spey Casting Fanatics will converge on the Salmon River June 25

June 14, 2016 Contributor

Hundreds of spey casting fanatics will celebrate their unique sport with expert instructors and equipment manufacturers on the legendary Salmon River June 25, at the ninth annual “Spey Nation” gathering. Spey Nation gives anglers who cast with spey rods the opportunity to discuss techniques, buy equipment, learn from the experts, and share their enjoyment of spey casting, a fly fishing technique that originated in Scotland.

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Barnes Celebrates 30 Years Of Service With Oswego County

June 14, 2016 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature’s Human Services Committee presented JoAnne Barnes with a certificate of appreciation for her service. Barnes is a senior social welfare examiner at the Oswego County Department of Social Services.

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Piano Player Entertains The Gardens

June 14, 2016 Contributor

Residents of The Gardens Assisted Living Community enjoyed an afternoon of lively music and sing-a-longs as pianist Betty Johnson stopped by to entertain the residents. Live entertainment is one of the many activities that The Gardens offers to its residents.

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Treadwell Re-elected to NYSEDC Board

June 14, 2016 Contributor

Operation Oswego County Executive Director L. Michael Treadwell, CEcD, was re-elected to another two-year term on the board of directors of the New York State Economic Development Council at the organization’s annual meeting held in Cooperstown on May 25.

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Suchewski Makes Mount St. Mary’s University Dean’s List

June 14, 2016 Contributor

Meagan Suchewski of Central Square, NY, is among the 551 students who earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2016 semester at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

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Elmira College Celebrates 161st Commencement

June 14, 2016 Contributor

The Class of 2016 also included more than 125 graduates receiving summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude honors.

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More than $200K in Scholarships Awarded to APW Seniors

June 13, 2016 Submitted article

More than $200,000 in scholarships were awarded to this year’s seniors at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District; the students were recognized at their annual Senior Awards Night.

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Birdhouse Decoration Set at June 16 Farmers’ Market

June 13, 2016 Contributor

Who wants their feathered friends to live in plain old wooden birdhouses? Not Bonnie Sommers of the Lakeside Artisans Cooperative in downtown Oswego.

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Magician Captivates Students with Ecology Lesson

June 13, 2016 Submitted article

Students of Hastings-Mallory Elementary School learned the importance of protecting the earth’s environment during a presentation by “Dumpster Doug,” a magician and illusionist who advocates for recycling, resource conservation and more.

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40th Anniversary Brings New Attractions to Sterling Renaissance Festival

June 13, 2016 Submitted article

“This year, Ren Fest 40 will be the biggest and most thrilling season yet,” said Doug Waterbury, owner of Sterling Renaissance Festival. “We’re debuting a brand-new, three-story venue, two new musical acts, and several highly anticipated performing acts.”

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