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Oswego City-County Youth Bureau Launches 2018 Summer Parks Programs

June 25, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau and the AmeriCorps Program invite all local youth to come out and join the fun in their local park this summer. Admission is free for the program which runs Monday through Friday, June 25 to August 17.

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Mexico High School senior Karlin Twiss smiles as she strolls through the hallways of Mexico Middle School during the second annual Senior Walk, which showcased all of the MACS 2018 graduates.

Senior Walk celebrates Mexico High School Class of 2018

June 25, 2018 Contributor

The second annual Mexico Academy & Central School District Senior Walk left the district’s younger students in awe of the Class of 2018. Mexico High School’s graduating seniors strutted through the hallways of Mexico Middle School before they split into thirds and walked through their respective elementary schools.

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Fitzhugh Park 6th Graders Advance To Oswego Middle School

June 25, 2018 Contributor

Fitzhugh Principal Donna Simmons implored the sixth graders to move up from elementary to middle school with the Leader in Me principles and the 7 Habits learned throughout their time at Fitzhugh. Her heartfelt remarks provided reflection on the application of each habit and how to utilize them moving forward.

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This 4th of July, Let the Pros Handle the Fireworks

June 25, 2018 Contributor

The Fourth of July is just around the corner and along with it comes the annual tradition of fireworks shows. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York urges New Yorkers let professionals handle the fireworks, and not to use these kind of devices themselves.

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Grace Bruns, Oswego High School Class of 2018 soon-to-be graduate smiles as she walks through the halls of Kingsford Park Elementary School, which was one of several stops as part of the annual graduation walk event.

OHS Students Participate In Graduation Walk To Inspire Young Students

June 25, 2018 Contributor

Thank you messages to teachers, encouragement for students and extra practice for graduation filled each Oswego City School District elementary school as the Oswego High School Class of 2018 paraded through their respective elementary buildings in one, final walkthrough.

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A nurse smiles while talking with a patient.

St. Luke Health Services Announces New Certified Nursing Assistant Class Now Forming

June 25, 2018 Contributor

St. Luke Health Services in Oswego announces a new instructional class leading to a New York State certification as a Nursing Assistant is now enrolling students, and will begin on July 30.

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Students dance during the closing ceremonies of last summer’s STARTALK: Chinese Language and Culture Academy Summer Program at SUNY Oswego’s Syracuse campus. The program will be featured at SUNY Oswego this summer.

Chinese Language, Culture Program Set for SUNY-Oswego

June 25, 2018 Contributor

The Chinese Language and Culture Academy, a STARTALK program, will present a free Chinese language summer program for children and teens in grades 3-12 at SUNY Oswego. STARTALK is a language program funded by the National Security Agency. The National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland provides subject matter expertise.

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County Health Department Plans Rabies Clinic July 11 in Hannibal

June 25, 2018 Contributor

New York State law requires that all cats, dogs, and ferrets be vaccinated against rabies. The first rabies vaccine should be given at three months of age. Ferrets must be vaccinated annually.

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Town of Richland Has Oswego County’s Best-Tasting Drinking Water

June 25, 2018 Contributor

The county Health Department’s Environmental Division recently held its 28th annual tap water tasting contest. An informal tasting was held on June 13 at the Oswego County Regional Market and featured four municipal water districts. The town of Richland won the competition to earn the title of Oswego County’s best-tasting drinking water.

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Minetto Elementary’s Jan Knight Retires After 41 Years

June 25, 2018 Contributor

She spent the majority of her life at Minetto, beginning in the mid-1960s as a seventh and eighth grade student. The last 41 years have been dedicated to teaching and inspiring nearly 1,500 children.

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