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In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cancer Services Program of the North Country is raising awareness about the importance of mammograms for the early detection of breast cancer.

OCO Employees Cited

Oswego County Opportunities Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier (l) and Director of OCO Crisis and Development Services Cristy King present longevity awards to Family Case Management Advocate Lewis Sterling and Accounting Specialist Margaret West.

October Guest Chef Dinner at Oswego County Salvation Army

Steve Canale, Alison Scanlon, and their staff of the Press Box, will be providing the next Guest Chef Dinner for the Oswego County Salvation Army on October 15, with service starting at 4:30 p.m., for dining in or taking out, at the Center for Worship and Service

Bishop’s Commons to Host ‘Stepping On’ Class to Help Improve Balance and Prevent Falls

The next “Stepping On” Balance and Falls Prevention workshop, designed to help participants improve balance and avoid falls starts on November 4 at Bishop’s Commons in Oswego.

After Serving Central New York For Five Years, Theatre Du Jour Announces An Intermission

Owner and artistic director of Theatre Du Jour Tammy Wilkinson, said that while she loves the theatre world and has truly enjoyed this endeavor, she plans to accomplish another of her dreams – opening a float center and wellness boutique (Aqua Spa Float Center) with her fiance, Terry LeRoi, in 2020.

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Gas Prices Stabilize

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.65, no change since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.91. The New York State average is $2.72 – down two cents from last week.

Accomplished Pianist, Composer to Open Ke-Nekt Season at SUNY Oswego

David Cook, an accomplished pianist, composer and musical director, will open the season for SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series by teaming up with the college’s Oswego Jazz Project (OJP) for a 7:30 p.m. concert Oct. 23, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.

Discover the Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario with Noted Explorer in Cayuga’s Hometown History Series

Jim Kennard has discovered some of the most historic Great Lakes shipwrecks in his more than 40 years’ exploring New York’s waterways. He’ll recall his experiences in an upcoming presentation at Cayuga Community College.

Lisa Lee Duo to Perform at OCO’s ‘Giving Thanks’

The Lisa Lee Duo performs a wide range of hits from several decades of music, mixing a variety of musical genres including classic rock, modern and classic country, oldies, blues, pop, jazz and more.

Manufacturing Day Showcases Career Pathways for Students

The Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation hosted manufacturing day on Oct. 4. Oswego County students were provided the opportunity to meet with local industry and business partners and discuss career pathways in manufacturing.