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TRAVELER ADVISORY: Temporary Speed Limit Change for New York State Fair
This speed limit reduction, from 65 MPH to a posted speed of 55 MPH, will remain in place from August 24 until September 9.
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Rotarian Hear About Lyme Disease Prevention
Sonia Robinson, public health educator for the Oswego County Health Department, presented a program to Rotary Club members on lyme disease, tick removal and tick identification.
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OCO Receives Grant to Address Teen Pregnancy Prevention
With Oswego County’s teen pregnancy rates higher than the state average and continuing to rise the innovative Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, made possible by the grant and implemented by OCO, presents an exciting opportunity to present education on teen pregnancy and other related health issues to area youth.
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Line Dance Classes Begin September 15 In Fulton
The city of Fulton Department of Parks and Recreation is once again sponsoring line dance instruction featuring dance instructor Sharon Dellinger.
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Nearly 4,500 Waste Tires Disposed Of At Oswego County Tire Take-Back Events
State Senator Patty Ritchie announced that nearly 4,500 waste tires totaling nearly 70 tons have been eliminated as a result of the recent free waste tire drop off events, held in Oswego County. Tires disposed of brings the two year total of tires eliminated through the Senator’s initiative aimed at protecting public health and the environment, as well as cleaning up our region, to nearly 40,000, which translates to roughly 560 tons of tires.
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Tasty Celebration
Residents at Morningstar Residential Care Center were treated to a banana split cake social in celebration of National Banana Split Day.
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Animals Of All Shapes and Sizes Visit St. Luke
Exotic animals of different shapes and sizes were on display at St .Luke Health Services and residents had the opportunity to see many close up and hear interesting facts about each from some very knowledgeable “Junior Zookeepers.”
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Trio Of AmeriCorps Members Make Zerbe Tasty and Healthy
Alaina Perkins works with two other AmeriCorps members, Amanda McFarland and Ashley Wood, at Camp Zerbe in Williamstown. Along with snacks like Butterfly Trail Mix, they also introduced tropical fruit smoothies (a favorite) and a fruit bar, where the kids could select fruits to try from several trays, including kiwi, banana, green and red apples, oranges, and grapes.
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Volney Resident Displays Artwork at Barclay’s Office
Volney resident Jean LeoGrande recently met with Assemblyman Will Barclay. Her artwork is on display outside Barclay’s office.
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Nominations For New ‘Woman of Power’ Award Accepted Through August 31
“Moving Women to Power” is not only the Connections tagline, it’s also the number one goal of every Connections conference. That is why Connections has created the “Woman of Power” award. This award will recognize a woman whose civic and community service goes beyond “normal” responsibilities, creating a lasting and beneficial impact on the community.