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The Fulton Amateur Radio Club will be starting a Technician Class on September 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. and run through November 30, with the test being December 7 (weather dependent).

Bodley High School Graduate Cealie Enrolls at Colgate University

Colgate University is proud to announce MaKenna Cealie, of Fulton, is a member of the Colgate bicentennial Class of 2019. Of the 8,722 applications to Colgate last year, just 26 percent were accepted.

Oswego State Downtown will display Syracuse artist Jeff Madison's digital collages, such as "Where Do We Go?" (above), in a free exhibition of the same name from Sept. 11 to Oct. 24 at the downtown branch of Tyler Art Gallery and the College Store, corner of West First and Bridge streets in Oswego.

Oswego State Downtown To Showcase Complex Digital Collages

Syracuse freelance graphic designer, photographer and illustrator Jeff Madison will exhibit a collection of his luminous digital collages — each one “a journey in itself “– from Sept. 11 to Oct. 24 at Oswego State Downtown.

Fall To Bring Rambles, Storytelling and More To Rice Creek

Signs of autumn point to the 400 acres of SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Field Station, where free nature education programs and recreational trails await. Naturalist-guided Rice Creek Rambles will take place at 11 a.m. on the following Saturdays this fall: Sept. 19 and 26; Oct. 3, 17, 24 and 31; Nov. 7, 21 and 28; and Dec. 5.

August 19, 2015 Step One Creative

Oswego Town Republican Committee Announces Endorsed Candidates

During a recent meeting of the Oswego Town Republican Committee, several candidates were endorsed for Oswego Town offices, according to Richard Tesoriero, Oswego Town Republican Committee Chairman.

Summer Fun Planned At Fulton Library Aug. 21

August 19, 2015 Contributor

The minute school let out for the summer, the library stepped into high gear with its Children’s Summer Program. Some of the activities included visits by members of the Fulton Fire Department and Connie Evans from Paws Across Oswego County/Tails and Tales, read her book, “Charlotte’s Big Dream” about a rescued dog.

Wild Beasts At Richardson-Bates Museum

“Wild beasts” and more will be out at the Summer Fun Day at the Richardson-Bates Museum at 135 E. Third St., Oswego, on Aug. 23 from 2-4 p.m. There will be games with prizes for everyone, songs by the New Horizons Chorus and refreshments provided by Stewart’s of Oswego.

Local Speakers Invited to Present at Oswego War of 1812 Symposium

“Next year, we are also commemorating the Oswego County Bicentennial,” said Fort Ontario State Historic Site Superintendent Paul Lear, chairman of the Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium Committee. “Several local speakers will be included in the stellar panel of presenters. They will talk about a variety of topics related to the history of the county and its origins.”

Foster Hope in Oswego County: Become a Foster Parent

Oswego County is currently experiencing a shortage of foster homes for children and teens. At any given time, there are up to 60 children in foster care. Less than half of the teens in care have the option to reside in a local foster home. As a result, they are placed in foster homes, group homes or other types of residential facilities outside of the county.

Sheriff’s Office To Hold Public Safety Day Aug. 29

The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Public Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 29, at the Oswego County Highway Garage. The event will feature children’s games and prizes, a bike giveaway and bike rodeo, free child ID cards, free car seat checks, and information on a variety of local services such as bicycle safety, search and rescue operations, and several other community programs.