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Executive Director of Oswego County Opportunities Diane Cooper-Currier announced the installation of the 2018-19 slate of officers for OCO’s board of directors at the agency’s annual meeting.

Oswego Players’ /Theater DuJour ‘s ‘An Act of God’ To Open April 28

On April 28 the Oswego Players, in collaboration with Theatre Du Jour, will present David Javerbaum’s comedy “An Act of God” as the second production of its 80th anniversary season. The play takes a satirical view of what it might be like if God and His Archangels reappeared in the 21st Century to amend the Ten Commandments.

From left are OCO Board President Holly Carpenter, Backstreet Books manager / employee specialist Carol Ireland, Howard Wilcox Volunteer of the Year award recipient Kevin Lord, Distinguished Volunteer award recipient Marguerite Warner, and OCO Nutrition Services support manager Christine Parks.

OCO Recognizes Volunteers Of The Year

Oswego County Opportunities honored its volunteers of the year at the agency’s annual meeting held recently at Springside at Seneca Hill. Longtime volunteer Kevin Lord received the agency’s prestigious Howard Wilcox Volunteer of the Year Award.

How Skip’s Fish Fry Go Its Name

Leading up to his grand opening, Cathcart struggled to find the perfect name for his new establishment. “I wanted something that was simple and reflected care and commitment,” he said. It was then that his sister suggested the name of someone who had recently stolen his heart.

Nursing Advocacy Group: CCC Nursing Program Among Best in NY

Cayuga Community College’s Nursing Program remains one of the best programs training registered nurses in New York State, according to an online nursing advocacy organization. In comprehensive rankings released Monday by RegisteredNursing.org, Cayuga’s Nursing Program received a score of 98.77 percent, placing it third on the list of programs across New York State.

Friends of History Chicken Barbecue Set May 6

The Friends of History In Fulton will hold a chicken barbecue May 6, starting at 11:30 a.m. and running until sold out. It will be held at the pavilion at Bull Head Point, Route 3 West.

Congressional Candidate To Attend Spring Into Action Gala

A “Spring into Action” gala will be held to meet Dana Balter, who is running for a seat in the House of Representatives. Meet Balter and enjoy an evening of entertainment and information. The event will be held at the American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St., with cocktails from 6-7 p.m. and the gala from 7-9 p.m.

SUNY Oswego alumna Dr. Hilary McManus is part of the Homeward Bound global initiative for women in science that culminated in a three-week trip to Antarctica in February. Now an associate professor of biology at Le Moyne College, she will return to SUNY Oswego to speak at 6:15 p.m. April 26, in Room 175 of the Shineman Center as part of the college's Feinberg Lecture Series.

SUNY Oswego Alumna To Discuss Scientific Journey To Antarctica

SUNY Oswego alumna Dr. Hilary McManus will return to campus to discuss her role in a global initiative for women in science and her February journey to Antarctica at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, April 26. The lecture in Room 175 of the Shineman Center, part of the college’s Feinberg Lecture Series, is free and open to the public. Parking will be available in Lot 8, along Washington Boulevard in front of the Shineman Center.

Ritchie: State Budget Supports Future Of County Fairs

Senate Agriculture Committee chair Patty Ritchie is announcing that the new state budget includes $5 million for upgrades to county and youth fairs to attract more visitors, enhance agriculture education and support local economies.

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Best-Selling Author, Global Chair and Google Executive To Address SUNY Oswego Graduates

SUNY Oswego will convene three ceremonies to honor its class of 2018 at the college’s 157th Commencement on Saturday, May 12, in the Marano Campus Center. Accomplished alumni will serve as the keynote speaker at each of the ceremonies.