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OCC Student Receives Prestigious National Annual Scholarship
Nidaa Aljabarrin has been selected to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
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Oswego County Humane Society Holds Online Pet Photo Contest
Our annual Furball event for the Oswego County Humane Society was originally scheduled to be held on April 25 this year.
This event is now postponed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions on large gatherings. The new date is Saturday, October 17.
The Pet Photo Contest, a complimentary fundraiser that goes along with the event every year, will proceed online.
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Oswego Industries Receives Grant From Oswego County COVID-19 Fund
Oswego Industries Inc., a Fulton-based nonprofit agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities, has been chosen as a recipient of a $3,000 grant from the Oswego County COVID-19 Fund, an affiliate fund of the Central New York Community Foundation.
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Boating in NY In 2020: Top 10 Safety Reminders, New Resources
In mid-April, with boating opportunities opening up with some restrictions related to marina operations, social distancing, and sanitization, the Empire State Marine Trades Association, Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York, and New York Sea Grant are providing resources to encourage people to boat in a socially responsible way.
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Evaluating Soil Health
There are two testing platforms that Cornell Cooperative Extension provides as part of the extension service of Cornell University. All standard soil tests are administered through Dairy One Agronomy Services and are normally sufficient for most farming and gardening applications.
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Cayuga Students Earn Prominent SUNY Award
Two local students graduating this spring from Cayuga Community College have received the prestigious Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (CASE).
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Cooperative Extension Of Oswego County Continues Service
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County wants to remind Oswego County residents that our entire team is working daily to respond to these challenging times and continue to serve Oswego County residents.
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A Heartfelt Message From The Oswego Players
As we all move through this unprecedented time in our community, our state, and the world at large, we would be remiss in not acknowledging the continued support the Oswego Players has received from our loyal patrons and generous sponsors.
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Compass Federal Credit Union’s Scholarship Deadline Is Friday, May 1
A total of seven graduating seniors in 2020 will be selected to earn a variety of scholarship amounts this spring. The Compass scholarship committee will select two applicants to receive $4,000 scholarships, one applicant to receive a $2,000 scholarship and four more to receive $500 scholarships.
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Mexico MS Student Writes Short Story: ‘Kindness Can’t Be Quarantined’
The below short story was written by Mexico Middle School student Avery Mack in response to a recent call for submissions to a school contest. District and school administrators alike applauded Mack for her message of positivity during these difficult and uncertain times.