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Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) said today he is hopeful that the Governor will sign a bill that would expand health insurance coverage for screening, diagnosis and treatments of people with autism.

The announcement today that New York State will receive about $700 million as a winner in the federal “Race to the Top” competition means public school districts throughout Oswego, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties will see increased funding.

The new Great Lakes Seaway Trail GeoTrail Coins are here! The elegant, antique metal-finish tokens celebrate the waters and history of the 518-mile-long America’s Byway that is host to a new 75-cache adventure for those who enjoy exploring by latitude and longitude.

On June 3, 2010 The Hastings – Parish VFW Post 8823 Ladies Auxiliary held the installation of their new officers at their regular monthly meeting.

The Oswego County Emergency Management Office/Emergency Medical Services will offer a Certified First Responder Original and Refresher course beginning Sept. 9 at Williamstown Volunteer Fire Department.

The Living Writers Series at SUNY Oswego will kick off Sept. 1 with a celebrated faculty novelist, continue with a “Star Trek Voyager” screenwriter and feature Oswego Reading Initiative guest Chip Kidd and Community Read author Greg Mortenson.

Oswego Harbor Festivals, Incorporated has announced plans to host it’s first ever Harborfest Dodgeball Event to benefit Oswego Harborfest. The event will be held October 16 at the Oswego High School and Leighton School Gymnasiums beginning at 10 AM.