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OCO Creates Human Pink Ribbon
Approximately 100 people, dressed in pink, gathered in the parking lot of the Central Square Wal-Mart store parking lot to form the breast cancer awareness ribbon.
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Election Day Field Trip
Minetto Elementary School fifth grade teacher Margie Malone took her class on an election day field trip. Annette Murphy explained the voting process and details to the youngsters. Mary Cipra explained how the new voting machines work.
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Oswego County Opportunities Recognizes Providers
Established by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), National Rural Health Day, Nov. 17, showcases rural America; increases awareness of rural health-related issues; and promotes the efforts of NOSORH, State Offices of Rural Health and others in addressing those issues.
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Share The Spirit, Adopt A Family This Christmas
Last year Catholic Charities of Oswego County provided Christmas dinners, complete with turkey and all the fixings, to more than 360 hungry families in Oswego County. Additionally, we provided Christmas presents to more than 620 children. We would not have been able to do that if not for the generous donations that we received from caring community members.
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A Big Leighton Thank You
Recently the Walker family of Oswego donated $200 to the Frederick Leighton PBIS effort. Principal Julie Burger accepted the check from Lee Walker.
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Community Mentoring Program Seeks Adult Mentors
Designed to help young people reach their potential, the Community Based Mentoring Program is currently recruiting adults to assist young people in developing the confidence and character they need to succeed in life, and become productive members of the community.
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Catholic Charities Hears About Halloween Safety
Participants in Catholic Charities’ Family Support Services and School Based Mental Health programs, learned some valuable tips on how to enjoy a happy and safe Halloween.
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OCO Cites Herzog
Gary Mashaw, director of Oswego County Opportunities’ Transportation Services, presented Mary Herzog with a longevity award for 30 years of service to OCO and its consumers.
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Oswego Schools Thank NY State Police
The Oswego City School District thanked the New York State Police for support in maintaining a drug-free and weapon-free environment at Oswego High School. Recently, several members of the canine units did a practice sweep.
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Local Agencies Working To Address Homelessness
Members of COACH, Oswego County’s Continuum of Care Committee focusing on homelessness, have announced that the committee is looking to establish creative methods to address the issue of homelessness in Oswego County