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Mercedes Niess To Lead H. Lee White Marine Museum Into Future
After almost 20 years at museum, new director plans for the continued growth of local historical collection.
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Red Cross Instructors Needed
The American Red Cross is looking for community members who are willing, able and would like to train to become Red Cross instructors.
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Chamber To Welcome Youth Bureau To Oswego Farmers’ Market
Representatives from the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau will be on hand at the farmers’ market in downtown Oswego on Aug. 28.
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The Manor Hosts Its Yearly Summer Picnic For Residents, Families
The Manor at Seneca Hill recently hosted its yearly picnic for its residents and their families.
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Budget Cuts a Start; More can be Improved in Budget Process
On Aug. 19, the State Assembly returned to Albany for a special session. As a result, many mid-year spending cuts were made. Although it’s never easy to make spending cuts, it was necessary in light of the fiscal crisis that the state is facing. The state’s budget, for better or worse, relies heavily on Wall Street and therefore, when Wall Street suffers, so too does state revenue.
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Christine Wolford Is Named Deputy County Treasurer
Oswego County Treasurer John Kruk recently announced the appointment of Christine Wolford, a longtime employee in the County Treasurer’s Office, to Deputy County Treasurer.
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Winning Water For Pulaski
The village of Pulaski won the title of “Best-Tasting Drinking Water in Oswego County” during the annual contest this summer. Members of the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee presented the award at a recent meeting of the County Legislature.
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Youth Bureau Will Award Mini Grants for Youth Projects
The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau is accepting applications for its final round of funding for the 2008 mini-grant program. Grants of $500 to $2,000 will be awarded to community organizations that provide non-sectarian activities for youth during hours when school is not in session.
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Youth Bureau Schedules Bidder’s Conferences for State Funding Applications
Not-for-profit organizations have until Oct. 22 to apply for grant funds through the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
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Child Advocacy Center Making a Difference
For Victims of child abuse and their families it’s comforting to know that the Child Advocacy Center is there to offer them the support they need to deal with the traumatic affects of physical or sexual abuse.