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Kenny Roffo, a 2017 SUNY Oswego graduate and now a NASA software engineer, will return to campus to discuss his current project in “InSight: The Next Mars Lander” at 4 p.m. Oct. 23, in Room 132 of the Shineman Center. He is shown during his student days doing a Quest presentation on a new interactive puzzle he was designing.

SUNY Oswego Alumnus, NASA Engineer To Speak Oct. 23 About Mars Mission

October 11, 2018 Contributor

Kenny Roffo, a 2017 SUNY Oswego graduate who is now a NASA software engineer, will return to his alma mater to discuss “InSight: The Next Mars Lander” at 4 p.m. Oct. 23, in Room 132 of the Shineman Center. The talk — part of the college’s Science Today lecture series — is free and open to the public.

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New York Army National Guard Promotions

October 11, 2018 Contributor

These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified Soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

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Brenda Travis Wilson to run for Hannibal Town Council

October 10, 2018 Contributor

Brenda Travis Wilson has officially accepted the nomination from the Republican Party to run for the vacant seat on the Hannibal Town Council.

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Turn a paperback book into a birdhouse. It’s not magic. It’s book origami!

Book Origami Recycle Art Is Next ‘Learn To’ Session At Oswego Library

October 10, 2018 Contributor

Fold a paperback book into a birdhouse during book origami, a “Learn To” session at the Oswego Public Library on October 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Instructor Chris Koagal of Red Creek, owner of a handcrafted gifts and novelties business, recommends this class for those eight years and older.

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An exhibition titled "Under the Moon: New Works by Mary Pierce" -- including the mixed media print, "Moon Spell" -- will run Oct. 26 through Jan. 25 at Oswego State Downtown, corner of West First and Bridge streets.

‘Under the Moon’ Exhibition To Feature Artwork Of Storyteller Mary Pierce

October 10, 2018 Contributor

Mixed media and print artist Mary Pierce, a storyteller and cultural anthropologist, will display her latest work in an Oswego State Downtown exhibition running from Oct. 26 through Jan. 25. The artist’s reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 2, at the branch of the College Store and Tyler Art Gallery at West First and Bridge streets.

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Barclay Congratulates Summer Readers

October 10, 2018 Contributor

Assemblyman Will Barclay recently held his Summer Reading Challenge celebration party at the Oswego Public Library. More than 70 kids from the 120th Assembly District participated in the challenge this year and read for at least 15 minutes for 40 days during July and August.

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Oswego County Senior Health, Wellness Fair Set Oct. 11

October 10, 2018 Contributor

Senator Patty Ritchie’s annual Oswego County Senior Health and Wellness Fair will happen Thursday, October 11 at the Oswego County Highway Facility located at 31 Shaad Drive in Scriba.

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Robbie Ditmar, Fairley pre-kindergarten student, flashes a smile upon successfully operating a fire hose, under the direction of Hannibal Volunteer Fire Department Chief Carl Emmons Jr.

Fairley Elementary Students Learn Fire Safety

October 9, 2018 Submitted article

Fairley Elementary School’s youngest students were recently given some important homework from members of the Hannibal Volunteer Fire Department: practice fire drills at home.

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The SUNY Oswego men's hockey game will offer one of many highlights for the Oct. 26 to 28 Friends and Family Weekend at the college, facing the Carleton Place Canadians at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, in Marano Campus Center arena.

Oswego’s Family and Friends Weekend to Showcase Student Activities, Entertainment

October 9, 2018 Contributor

Family and Friends Weekend at SUNY Oswego will run Oct. 26 to 28, showcasing the artistic, academic and athletic activities of students, while offering a smorgasbord of education, recreation, information, entertainment and food.

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The 3rd Annual Addiction Awareness Walk Set Saturday

October 9, 2018 Contributor

Join the VOW Foundation and a number of local service providers on Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, 26 E. First St., for the annual Addiction Awareness Walk. This event is a celebration of life and recovery, and focuses on the impacts of substance use and abuse on our communities.

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