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More than 500 Transfer Students Enroll at SUNY Oneonta
Approximately 560 new transfer students will continue their studies at SUNY Oneonta this fall. Classes start on Aug. 25.
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1,100 Freshmen Enroll at SUNY Oneonta
Approximately 1,100 new freshmen, selected from 11,589 applicants, will begin their studies at SUNY Oneonta this fall. Classes start on Aug. 25.
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HIT MASH Camp Spend Day at Oswego Hospital’s IS&T Department
Area high school students had the opportunity to learn more about the emerging field of health information technology at Oswego Hospital during a recent HIT MASH Camp. The program, hosted at SUNY Oswego, included a day spent at Oswego Hospital where the students were introduced to health information technology (HIT) careers within the health system.
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Fulton Community Schools Host Kickoff Carnival
The Fulton City School District and its Community Schools Initiative Grant Partners hosted a Community School Kickoff Carnival August 19 at the Fulton Junior High School.
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For Sustainable Energy Incentives Info: Visit New York Biomass Energy Alliance at Great New York State Fair
The New York Biomass Energy Alliance/NYBEA has begun expanding its outreach and education program through the recent award of $250,000 in U.S. Forest Service State Wood Energy Team funding. NYBEA is at the 2014 Great New York State Fair in the Center of Progress Building with information on practical incentives available to convert residences and businesses to local, sustainable bioenergy.
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Oswego Speedway Driver Visits Fulton CYO Summer Program
Kreig Heroth revved up the Fulton CYO Summer Program recently. The popular Oswego Speedway driver made an appearance at the program earlier this month. He brought along his racecar, to the delight of the program’s participants – and staff. Heroth allowed the children to take pictures of his car. He also signed autographs and handed out Oswego Speedway programs.
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Oswego County Humane Society Celebrates 15th Birthday
Seventy-five animal lovers celebrated the Oswego County Humane Society’s 15th birthday at Bayshore Grove. In addition to the great food, there were lawn games, music, a silent auction, a closest to the pin golf contest and a raffle for a $500 lottery scratch off board. Donna Kuhn, president of the Humane Society Board of Directors summed up the day, “It was wonderful to see so many new and old faces celebrating our work with pets and their people and just plain having fun. We appreciate everyone’s loyal support.”
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NBT Sponsors 2014 Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Dinner
For the fourth year running, NBT Bank will be a title sponsor of Zonta’s 2014 Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Dinner, to be held September 26. This year’s award honors Diane Cooper-Currier, executive director of Oswego County Opportunities.
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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – What To Do About Snoring Dog
This may not be the most earth shattering problem you have ever heard about, but my dog, Shorty, snores sometimes. “Just shut the door and ignore that horrible sound,” you might suggest, but, OK, I let him sleep in the bed with me. And I don’t want to hurt his feelings. So help me figure something out.
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‘Grape Expectations’ Wine Tasting Event To Benefit Catholic Charities Of Oswego County
Catholic Charities of Oswego County will host Grape Expectations,” a wine tasting fundraiser on Sept. 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the River Vista Center, 810 S. First St. All funds raised will benefit CCOC’s Catholic Youth activities.