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With more than 1,200 employees throughout Oswego County, Oswego Health understands the importance of culture within an organization and how that relates to employee morale and retention.

Holiday Breakfast Held

Ruth Wygant enjoyed a surprise visit from the North Pole when Mrs. Claus and the elves stopped by Morningstar Residential Care Center to treat residents to a special Christmas breakfast.

Health Department Announces Clinic Services for Week of December 23

The Oswego County Health Department offers a variety of services to all residents of Oswego County, including preventive health services, certified hospice, and a maternal and child health program.

Riley Student Council Members Help with a Community Christmas

Charles E. Riley Elementary School student council members exhibited leadership in action as they were recently tasked with purchasing hundreds of toys to help ensure local children have a memorable holiday season.

Oswego BOE To Meet

The Oswego City School District Board of Education will meet on December 17 for the meetings.

Minetto Elementary Playground Project Gets Support From Boeheim Foundation

Minetto Elementary School has inched closer to its $100,000 fundraising goal for Phase I of its playground project, thanks to the most recent and generous donation of $5,000 from the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation.

Oswego Lions Club Plans 23rd Annual Comedy Night

The Oswego Lions Club will present “Roar with Laughter” staring headliner Kevin McCaffrey and Robert Dean as opener, Friday, January 24 at The American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St., Oswego.

Leighton Students Fly to OCSD Spring Spelling Bee

After an astounding 22 rounds, Leighton Elementary crowned fifth grader Dania Algebory as the winner of the school’s annual spelling bee.

Community

Gas Prices Remain Stable

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.55, down two cents since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.38. The New York State average is $2.67 – down one cent from last week.

Pet of the Week – July

Mr. July is the toughest cookie we know. He is an outdoorsy kitty and was found with an enormous wound on his back. Luckily, he trusted kindly people enough to care for him and clean his injury.