Volunteers of all ages are welcome to take part in a public health drill March 28. The exercise will test the department’s ability to respond to a public health emergency. No vaccinations or medications will be given.
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Oswego County Health Department Conducts Annual Drill on March 28

Volunteer “patients” are needed from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 to simulate receiving a vaccine at the Oswego County Health Department’s annual public health drill. The drill involves setting up an immunization clinic, registering patients and simulating immunizations at the Nick Sterio Public Health Clinic, 70 Bunner St., Oswego.

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Teresa Woolson of the VOW Foundation displays the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablets to be given away at this year’s SAFE Fair.
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Preparations Under Way For 5th Anniversary Of Oswego County SAFE Fair

This year’s Substance Awareness Family Education Fair will be held at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center at 26 E. First St.. The event has been growing and will now fill the new larger venue. The fair will have free fun activities, craft projects, games and prizes, education and awareness – something for everyone.

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Porky and Buddy
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Buddy and Porky Pet Health – Putting An End To The ‘Sport’ Of Dog Fights

We know you agree that dog fighting as a “sport” is one of the most monstrous forms of animal cruelty. orcing animals to try to kill each other for entertainment or gaming for profit has no place in our society. Fortunately, the laws to forbid and punish the perpetrators of this crime get stronger every year. But there is a related problem. Dogs seized as living evidence of the crime can end up in legal limbo for months or even years as court cases drag on.

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