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CYO Halloween Day
Students in the CYO Summer Recreation Program got an early treat when they recently participated in Halloween Day.
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Fulton Dental Health Supports Catholic Charities
Coordinator of Catholic Charities’ Donna’s Place Program, Helen Hoefer and AmeriCorps worker Marissa Hill recently accepted a donation of dental hygiene products from Sharon Hastings, RDH, of Fulton Dental Health Associates.
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OCO’s YES! Program To Expand Host Home Project
For more than 15 years Oswego County Opportunities’ Youth Emergency Services Program (YES!) has been providing support and encouragement to runaway and homeless youth in Oswego County. As the recipient of a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, OCO’s YES! Program is able to help even more youth in crisis.
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French And Indian War Returns To Fort Ontario
The annual encampment of the French and Indian War will take place at Fort Ontario State Historic Site on Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sights, sounds, and smells of camp and garrison life will greet visitors as they visit camps of British, French and Native American troops and warriors who fought each other on these ground in the 1750s.
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Jazz Group E.S.P. To Perform At Oswego Farmers’ Market
With Aug. 20 being Italian Night at the market, Mary Plummer of Aunt Mary’s Italian Café will have delicious, homemade Italian food available for purchase at the chamber booth. Entertainment for the evening will feature the jazz sounds of E.S.P.
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Honey Foundation Holds BBQ Sunday To Raise Funds For Kids Fighting Cancer
The Honey Foundation will hold a barbecue chicken fundraiser Sunday, August 16 at the Volney Fire Department, Route 3 in Volney. Heather “Honey” Oney of Fulton died March 20, 2009, just a few days after her 16th birthday. She fought brain cancer and won, but lost a second battle against the disease.
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Summer School-Academy Work Toward Helping Students Succeed
This summer it was noted that there are now three students who can now graduate due to the credit recovery program.
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Negligent Property Owners Beware
Recent changes in the law means higher fees charged to negligent property owners.
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Toy Basket Auction To Be Included At Bikes and BBQ Event
Over 200 brand new toys assembled in 16 different themed baskets will be up for grabs at a silent auction during the Bikes and BBQ benefit event scheduled for this Sunday, August 16th at the new Oswego Salvation Army Building at 73 West Second Street.
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Fort Ontario Ghost Investigation Set Saturday
Tickets are still available for the Fort Ontario Ghost Investigation scheduled for Saturday, at 7 p.m. Investigators from Central New York Ghost Hunters (www.gotghosts.org) will search for evidence of paranormal activity with their specialized equipment.