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Law enforcement and EMS teamed up for a successful car seat safety check recently in Oswego at Menter Ambulance.

Area Girl Scouts will be recognized at four ceremonies throughout the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, for earning the Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards. Ceremonies will take place on May 20 in Seneca Falls, May 21 in Elmira, May 28 in Oswego and May 29 in Utica.

Alyson Bruns and Tatum Winchek of the Charles E. Riley Elementary School had their artwork displayed at the New York State Art Teachers Association 2013 Legislative Student Art Exhibit at the Legislative Office Building in Albany.

Major General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership.

The Oswego Lions Club will host the second annual River’s Edge “handmade” Craft Show on June 9. The event will take place on West Liner Park, right on the river’s edge, in Oswego. Hours for the show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Oswego County Health Department holds a rabies clinic for dogs, cats and pet ferrets from 6 to 8 p.m. May 8 at the Oswego County Highway Garage on county Route 2A in Pulaski. New York State law requires that all dogs, cats and pet ferrets be vaccinated against rabies.

Head Start’s goal is promoting kindergarten readiness through a variety of learning materials and developmentally appropriate opportunities that assist children in developing academically, socially, and emotionally.

On Earth Day, April 22, Plant-a-Tree program coordinators and sponsors met with students in Roger Sprague’s class at the Kingsford Park Elementary School to deliver Norway spruce seedlings and educational materials for grades kindergarten through fifth.

Two distinguished State University of New York educators will address SUNY Oswego’s graduates at the 152nd Commencement on May 18.