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Fitzhugh Park Elementary School’s annual Cuddle Up and Read event was another huge success, thanks to all the Oswego City School District employees and volunteers, parents, students and community members who took the time to read holiday stories to students throughout all grade levels.

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Friends of Fort Ontario Will Sell Museum Shop Items Dec. 21 at Canal Commons

The Fort Ontario Museum Shop, operated and run by the non-for-profit organization Friends of Fort Ontario, will participate in the Holiday Pop Up Market Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Canal Commons, 193 W. First St., Oswego.

Oswego Native Honored For Perfect 4.0 At IUP December Commencement Ceremony

Claire Elizabeth Richardson, a health and physical education major from Oswego, was recognized at the ceremony for earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average during her academic career at IUP.

More Than 10,000 Holiday Greetings Collected Through ‘Christmas Cards For Our Troops’

State Senator Patty Ritchie is pleased to announce she has collected more than 10,000 holiday greeting cards through the ‘Christmas Cards for Our Troops’ program, an initiative that helps community members send their holiday wishes to active duty military members and veterans, who may be away from home this holiday season.

Paul Davis of North Country NY Wins First Place in 6th annual Parade of Lights

Scott and Kim Colbert, owners of Paul Davis of North Country NY, and their team of restoration professionals recently won first place in the Group, Business, Municipality float award category during the 6th Annual Parade of Lights presented by the Baldwinsville Volunteer Fire Company

Riley 2nd Graders Receive Fun, Cultural Lesson

Students in Mrs. Dafoe’s second-grade class at Charles E. Riley Elementary School were treated to a special guest presentation on India by Sayjel Patel, reading coach for The Reading League in the Oswego City School District.

Transportation Staff Cited

Oswego County Opportunities recently recognized members of its Transportation Services staff with longevity awards for their years of loyal service to OCO and its consumers.

Maternity Center of Oswego Health Receives Grant for Infant Emergency Evacuation Bags

In the event of an emergency evacuation, the medical staff at the Maternity Center of Oswego Health are better prepared to quickly and safely evacuate newborn babies from the hospital due in part to a recent grant received from the Leadership Council of the Oswego County Community Foundation.

Compass Federal Credit Union Giving Tree Donates Dozens of Toys and Gifts to Oswego County Children’s Fund

The Giving Tree was once again part of the festive holiday season at Compass Federal Credit Union as members and staff graciously donated dozens of toys and gifts, which were donated to the Oswego County Children’s Fund.

Celebrate the Nativity in a Stable

The Minetto United Methodist Church will host its traditional Christmas Eve Nativity service in the barn at the Greco Family Farm, on Tuesday, December 24, as it has done for the past 30 years.