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New York Army National Guard Promotions Posted

July 19, 2018 Contributor

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

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Help Zonta cast out violence against women at the second annual Witches Ball. To be held October 26, the Halloween party serves as a fundraiser for Oswego County Opportunities Services to Aid Families Program. From left are: Tammy Elowsky, Kathy MacPherson, Dorothy Bonney, Monica George, John MacPherson, Sonia Robinson, Joseph Kawola, Riley Kawola, Emily Boyle and Taylor Elowsky.

Zonta ‘Witches Ball’ To Conjure Up More Fun

July 18, 2018 Contributor

Zonta Club of Oswego’s coven is toiling to ensure that its “Witches Ball” returns this October for another frighteningly fun evening. Following the success of last year’s inaugural Withes Ball the Zonta Club has announced plans for this year’s event. The Zonta Club’s Witches Ball returns October 26 and will be held at Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center from 7 to 11 p.m.

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Home Depot supports Harborfest Family Park

July 18, 2018 Contributor

The children attending the 31st annual Oswego Harborfest will benefit from the generosity of the Home Depot as it supports the Novelis Family Park TinkerLAB, sponsored by the Shineman Foundation. This year, the Home Depot gave Build It Kits for the children attending the Family Park to build and take home.

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Burnett Named To Dean’s List At Loyola University Maryland

July 18, 2018 Contributor

In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.

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CountryMax Cuts Ribbon At New Oswego Store

July 18, 2018 Contributor

Oswego officials, Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee, and leaders from around Oswego County joined CountryMax team members in the celebration.

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Alzheimer’s Association Workshop Set At Bishop’s Commons On August 6

July 18, 2018 Contributor

Bishop’s Commons in Oswego will host an educational program by the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter entitled, “Living with Alzheimer’s: For Late-Stage Caregivers”, on August 6 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

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Mars Viewing At Rice Creek To Feature New Start Time

July 18, 2018 Contributor

Weather permitting, there will now be an indoor lecture each night at 10:30 p.m. and, from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., opportunities to observe through multiple telescopes Mars in Opposition — its closest proximity to Earth since 2003 — and at least two other planets, Jupiter and Saturn.

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Wiertzema Honored by Rotary

July 18, 2018 Contributor

At a recent Fulton Sunrise Rotary meeting, Rotarian Abby Wiertzema was presented with the 2018 Rotarian of Excellence Award by President Dan Farfaglia.

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Photographer Jerry Maher captured first place in the scenic category of the Oswego County Visitor Guide Photo Contest with this image. To view other winning photos, go to https://www.facebook.com/pg/visitoswegocounty/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10156113170894064.

Oswego County Honors Winning Photo Entries

July 18, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Promotion and Tourism Office recently hosted a reception to honor the winners of the Oswego County Visitors Guide Photo Contest. Recipients and guests mingled over light refreshments while they viewed a display of their winning photographs.

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"WIngs" by Angela Arrey-Wastavino has been recreated into an 8'x12' aluminum mural designed to show motion and move with the wind by CNY Arts Center Mural creator Leslie Paice. The "Art in the Wind" mural has been donated to the county and hangs on the south end of the County Building in Fulton.

Art in the Wind Mural Finally Takes Flight

July 18, 2018 Contributor

CNY Arts Center is excited to announce its next community mural project has been completed and found a permanent home. “Art in the Wind,” an aluminum mural designed to move and show motion has been gifted to the Oswego County Legislature and has been hung on the County Building in Fulton.

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