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Oswego Firefighters Stress Cooking Safety on Thanksgiving Day

November 21, 2018 Contributor

According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the leading cause of home fires on Thanksgiving Day. A cooking fire is three times more likely on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year.

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Pets And Thanksgiving Food Tips

November 21, 2018 Contributor

Last year, at our family Thanksgiving feast, I brought my dog with me (it was OK with my mom) hoping that she would be a distraction from the temptation to talk (well really argue) about politics. But when I offered Lola a little pumpkin ravioli canapé thing as a treat, my sister freaked out that I was feeding her human food and so we basically argued about that instead.

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Nine Mile Point Hits Hole in One Through Annual Charity Golf Tournament

November 21, 2018 Contributor

Exelon Generation’s Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station donated nearly $100,000 to more than two dozen local organizations this year with proceeds from this year’s charity golf tournament. Additional funds will be provided to support community causes during the upcoming holiday season.

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‘Tithe My Shoes’ Drive Kicks Off

November 21, 2018 Contributor

Assemblyman Will Barclay has announced he will participate in the fifth annual “Tithe My Shoes” drive, an effort to collect shoes and boots for the Rescue Mission. Shoes will be collected until Dec. 4.

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Trio Of Treat-Makers Win In College’s SEFA/United Way Bake Off

November 21, 2018 Contributor

Bakers around SUNY Oswego’s campus turned out for the recent 2018 State Employees Federated Appeal/United Way Bake Off. Three emerged as the top vote-getters among staff, faculty and students who taste-tested the competitors’ treats.

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Granby Elementary students are joined by veterans during a school-wide celebration in honor of Veterans Day.

Granby Elementary Students Honor Veterans

November 21, 2018 Submitted article

During a recent school assembly, select Granby students invited their own special veteran guests to be recognized for their service and accomplishments.

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Representatives from CiTi, all nine Oswego County school districts, the Food Bank of CNY, United Way of Greater Oswego County and the Richard S. Shineman Foundation meet for the first-ever Oswego County Weekend Backpack Program Summit.

CiTi Hosts Oswego County Weekend Backpack Program Summit

November 21, 2018 Contributor

The Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation recently hosted the first-ever Oswego County Weekend Backpack Program Summit. It was a collaboration between CiTi, all nine Oswego County school districts, the Food Bank of CNY, United Way of Greater Oswego County, Inc. and the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.

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Dillon Middle School students Cameron Huntley (euphonium) and Virginia Bednarski (trumpet) pose for a photo prior to the Junior High Area All-State Festival.

Phoenix Students Shine At All-State Music Festivals

November 21, 2018 Submitted article

Phoenix Central School District student musicians recently showcased their talents during two All-State festivals.

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Holiday Skate with the Lakers, an open-skate local United Way fundraiser featuring members of the Oswego State men's and women's hockey teams, will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 9, in the Marano Campus Center arena.

Holiday Skate With The Lakers Dec. 9 To Support United Way

November 21, 2018 Contributor

The community is invited to an open skate with the Oswego State men’s and women’s hockey teams for Holiday Skate with the Lakers, 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 9, in Marano Campus Center arena to benefit the local United Way. The annual event will feature holiday music, a visit by Santa Claus, a hockey jersey raffle and concessions provided by Auxiliary Services. Laker hockey players will skate with participants and provide autographs.

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The Salvation Army Empire State Division Welcomes New Commanders

November 21, 2018 Contributor

The Salvation Army has announced that Majors Ivan and Christine Rock have taken their newly appointed post as the divisional commanders of the Empire State Division.

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