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Ahoy maties! The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego has partnered with Girl Scout Troop 10567 to create a fun filled day for kids to explore a pirate’s life while learning about shipping and transportation along New York State waterways.

Retired Teachers Award Scholarships

The Oswego County Retired Teachers Association recently awarded $500 scholarships to four Oswego County students that will be entering the field of education this fall.

Fastrac Opens New Pulaski Store With Contemporary New Look

Fastrac Markets, a locally owned company, has opened a contemporary new state-of-the-art store in Pulaski that marks the company’s continued investment in the central New York state region, officials announced.

Local Businesses Give To Harborfest Volunteers

For the 31st consecutive year, Oswego Harborfest will bring thousands of festival goers to the city of Oswego from July 26 – 29. As always, the success of such a large annual tradition relies not only upon the talent, entertainment, food, and other vendors, but also the invaluable contributions of countless volunteers.

United Way Golf Tournament a Success

Sunny skies and warm weather greeted golfers for the United Way of Greater Oswego County’s Annual Golf Tournament. Held at the Oswego Country Club the tournament featured two complete tournaments; a morning flight and an afternoon flight.

Inviting people of all ages July 24 to 31 to SUNY Oswego's observatory at Rice Creek Field Station for the celestial event known as Mars in Opposition, physics faculty members Scott Roby (back left) and John Zielinski (right foreground) join recent graduate Kimberly Smith, a two-year past president of the student Astronomy Club, to demonstrate the facility's 16-inch telescope, one of several that will be in service during the Mars Viewing Party.

Mars To Shine In Public Viewing Party July 24-31 At Rice Creek Observatory

SUNY Oswego will host a free public Mars Viewing Party, planned nightly though weather-dependent, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 24 to 31 at the college’s observatory at Rice Creek Field Station. Astronomers of all ages can get a closer view of Jupiter, Saturn and, at the center of attention, Mars in Opposition.

Health Department Announces Clinic Services for Week of July 16

The Oswego County Health Department offers a variety of services to all residents of Oswego County, including preventive health services, certified hospice, and a maternal and child health program.

Students Graduate From SUNY Delhi

The following students graduated in May 2018 at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi.

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – The Dangers of Domestic Abuse

Last week, you talked about the issue of seniors moving out of their homes and how to deal with their pets. That’s an important problem I know, because, well, we all get old. But here’s another one that I would like some advice about. What about pets in homes where there is domestic violence? Are they also at risk of abuse?

Explore the Benefits of Premier Retirement Living at Springside at Seneca Hill

Area residents interested in learning more about the many benefits of living at Oswego Health’s premier retirement living facility, Springside at Seneca Hill are invited to a free open house.