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Wilson Receives Certificate Of Appreciation On Retirement
Wilson retired from her position as a messenger with the Oswego County Clerk’s Office.
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Read Across America Week Under Way
Grab your hat and read with the cat. Read Across America Week is being celebrated at Leighton Elementary School February 26 through March 2.
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CCCE’s Medical Assisting Program Holds Completion Ceremony
Following opening remarks by CCCE’s Executive Dean of Workforce Development and Community Education Carla DeShaw, where she called the group of graduates, “small but fierce,” DeShaw went on to compliment the family members in attendance.
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Academic Excellence Awards For Second Quarter Given At Fairgrieve Elementary
Principal Jean Sampsell recently announced that well more than 100 students in grades kindergarten through six received academic excellence honors for the second marking period.
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Granby Students Are Ready To Read
According to the National Education Association, children who read frequently develop stronger reading skills and become more proficient over time. Granby Elementary Principal Heather Witter said she and the reading staff were proud to offer such a positive promotion of literacy.
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Oswego Lions Club Annual Wine and Beer Tasting With Silent Auction Set
The Oswego Lions Club will hold its 20th annual Wine and Beer tasting with Silent Auction on March 23 at the American Foundry in Oswego. The event is scheduled for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., with pre-sale tickets $15 and $20 at the door the night of the event. Pre-sale tickets are available at Cakes Galore or from any Lions Club member.
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Joshua Matteson Earns Faculty Honors at Georgia Tech
This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 4.0 academic average for the semester.
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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Proposed Bill Would Crack Down On Puppy Mills
Pet stores in New York would only be allowed to sell dogs and cats obtained from an animal shelter or rescue under a bill introduced on February 8, 2018 by State Senator Michael Gianaris and co-sponsored by State Senator Jesse Hamilton, both from New York City. The bill number is S7711. The bill would also ban pet stores from making a profit on the sales of dogs and cats. It is intended to crack down on puppy mills that breed animals under inhumane conditions.
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Turner Celebrates 25 Years Of Service With Oswego County
The Oswego County Legislature’s Finance and Personnel Committee presented Melissa Turner with a certificate of appreciation for her 25 years of service to the county.
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Cabaret-Style Performer To Explore Pre-WWII Queer Music In ‘Lavender Blues’
Author, performer and LGBT activist Sarah Kilborne will explore music ahead of its time almost a century ago in a March 7, performance of “The Lavender Blues: A Showcase of Queer Music Before World War II.” The performance, part of SUNY Oswego’s Performing Arts Series, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Sheldon Hall ballroom.