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Proposed changes to Oswego CountyÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Recycling and Solid Waste Law will ease the burden on the property owners and help increase the amount of materials that are recycled in Oswego County, Legislator Fred Beardsley, District 9, Central Square, chairman of the LegislatureÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Infrastructure and Facilities Committee, said.

National Fire Prevention Week Starts Monday, Oct. 5

In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5 through 11, Oswego County Fire Coordinator John Hinds reminds everyone to take common-sense precautions to minimize the risk in their homes.

Renzi Backed By Small Business Owners

State Senate candidate Dave Renzi today accepted the endorsement of New York’s small business owners who cited Renzi’s fresh ideas, energy and enthusiasm for rebuilding the Upstate economy and creating new jobs.

Richland Fire Department Holds Fundraising Barbecue

The Richland Fire Department, located on Phillips Street in the Town of Richland, will hold a Chicken BBQ on Saturday October 11, 2008 from 11:00am- 1:00pm or until the chicken is gone.

Fairgrieve Elementary School Presents Virtue of the Month for September

October 3, 2008 Contributor

September winners of Virtue of the Month were recently awarded at Fairgrieve Elementary School. Respect was the Virtue of the Month for September.

Marching Bucs Prep For BOA Competition

October 3, 2008 Contributor

During the Columbus Day weekend the Oswego High School Marching Bucs will be in Michigan competing in the Bands of America Regional.

They Came Back To BOCES

Nearly 250 visitors stopped by the main BOCES campus in Mexico for the opportunity to visit classrooms, participate in hands-on activities and take a trip down memory lane viewing old photographs and newspaper clippings from earlier days.

Oswego Salvation Army To Welcome Steve Canale For Guest Chef Dinner

The Oswego Salvation Army will welcome Steve Canale of The Press Box to its Guest Chef dinner to be held Oct. 8 from 4:30-6:30 p.m., according to Captain Corinne Hayes of the Oswego Chapter of the Salvation Army.

Farnham Family Services Making Plans For Rock The Arts Event

Plans are under way for Farnham Unplugged: Rock The Arts, a music and art benefit for Farnham Family Services to be held on Nov, 6 at 6 p.m. at the American Foundry in Oswego.

Parish Elementary Holds Back to School Picnic

$</p> <p>Altmar-Parish-Williamstown District students Megan Hart and Brittni Metcalf enjoy a picnic of hot dogs and more before heading off for more fun during Parish Elementary\ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Back to School Picnic.</p>$

The rain that fell did not dampen the spirits of those who attended the annual Back to School Picnic at Parish Elementary School in the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown School District, although it may have lowered the turnout for the event.