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The Oswego County Republican Committee held candidate screening and schedules endorsement meeting for newly created Family Court Judge position. “It is critically important to me that the OCRC listens to its members and every committee person has a voice in this process,” said OCRC chairman Michael Backus.

Oswego County STOP-DWI coordinator Robert Lighthall announced that Oswego County police agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving. The statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown efforts start on July 3 and will end on July 7.

If you have visited St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence in Oswego recently then you may have heard the sounds of a new addition coming from the Grand Dining Room. Thanks to the generosity of Diana McRae, piano music now provides a wonderful backdrop to the dining experience.

When Mother Nature finally released her grip on a relentless winter and a chilly spring, students in Mary Ryan’s class at Oswego County BOCES wanted to get outdoors and help beautify the grounds surrounding the Mexico campus.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Maggie K. Ryan graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

At its June meeting, the Zonta Club of Oswego ushered in a new president, welcomed eight new members and presented three scholarships.

Amanda McHenry of Fulton graduated from Albany Law School at the school’s 163rd Commencement, held May 16, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

The following area students have been named to the Hartwick College Dean’s List for spring 2014:

Children ages Kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome to join Vacation Bible School hosted by Faith Baptist Church.