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“As we continue to battle Mother Nature, the Oswego Fire Department again reminds all residents having the time and means to check and see that their neighborhood fire hydrant is clear of snow and ice,” according to Chief Jeff McCrobie. With the steady accumulation that has taken place in the past few days we have again begun the task of digging out the more than 900 city fire hydrants, he said.

Oswego City School District has planned a district wide event called the “Battle of the Books,” with plans to use this program as reading incentive for students. This event, which is a nationwide program, is taking place Monday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in the High School Faust Theatre.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter has announced that today’s (Feb. 26) Alzheimer caregiver support group at The Manor at Seneca Hill in Oswego has been canceled due to the weather.

Career and Technical Education high school students from Oswego County BOCES were awarded medals in 32 separate competitions during the SkillsUSA Section II Regional Competition on Feb 13.

The following local residents graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in Fall 2013. Please note some students may have received more than one degree.

CNY Arts Center recently received a $250 contribution from Constellation Energy Nuclear Group for their upcoming production of Willy Wonka Jr. The children’s musical, with more than 30 children in the cast, will debut March 14 for a two-week run at CNY Arts Center, 357 State St., in Fulton.

Healthcare professionals representing virtually every healthcare provider in Oswego County gathered recently at the American Foundry to review and discuss the most pressing health issues that exist in our county.

On February 23, Lake City 127  Lodge held its 63rd Annual George Washington Banquet.
Masons from Onondaga and Oswego counties gathered at Lake City 127 Lodge in Oswego for a celebration of Brother George Washington’s birthday.

With an eye on advancing to the Oswego County Battle of the Books competition, four teams from Fairley Elementary School put their knowledge to the test Tuesday as third- and fourth-graders squared off in the schoolwide event.