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Open to families, the Family Education and Partnerships (FEP) program provides support and information to parents, caregivers, and siblings of children and adolescents with a mental health, or emotionally disturbed diagnosis.

“Patty McGold” the mascot for OCO’s upcoming Bowl O’ Gold Bowling Tournament recently visited the Facilitated Enrollment program to learn more about how the program helps Oswego County residents access the health care they need.

Charles E. Riley Elementary School fifth grader Lauren DeVinny received All-American status in the “Pop Warner Little Scholar Academic All-American” program. This academic achievement was recognized by the Oswego City School District Board of Education.

Fitzhugh Park Elementary School students recently participated in the annual spelling bee to qualify for further competition. The building winner was fifth grader Crissa Cabanlig. Runner up was fourth grader Grace Hoffman. Sixth grader Katerina Ruotolo was third.

Christian band Sent Forth will bring its unique country rock sounds to Jubilee Hall at Holy Trinity Church, 309 Buffalo St., for a live performance on Feb. 18 to benefit the food pantry at Catholic Charities of Oswego County.

Oswego County residents can now return rechargeable batteries to a retail store that sells the same product, under a new state law that took effect in December.