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Oswego Revival Grant: New Wellness Club Opens Up During Tail End of Pandemic

July 10, 2021 Matt Watling

A new health and wellness shop, Eastside Nutrition was birthed during the COVID-19 pandemic to help people resolve “their bad habits” sustained during the lockdown, as one of its owner’s Leo Babcock described part of the inspiration for the shop.

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City Of Oswego To Hold Police Examination, Mayor Barlow Waives Application Fee

July 9, 2021 Contributor

The City of Oswego has announced it will hold police examination on September 18, 2021 as the city begins the process of hiring up to five new police officers in the near future.

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Camp Hollis Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Focus On Commitment To County, Children

July 9, 2021 Matt Watling

Seventy-five years ago yesterday, July 7, 54 campers strolled across 40 Camp Health Rd. to an open field, a campsite that would go on to host three generations and counting of campers. Now, Camp Hollis celebrates its 75th anniversary with special guests making the trek to the campsite to see where the camp stands today.

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Mayor Barlow Announces $115,000 In Funding For Local Non-Profit Organizations

July 8, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today $115,000 in grant funding for several non-profit organizations and service providers in the City of Oswego.

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Oswego City County Youth Bureau Hosts City Photo Scavenger Hunt

July 8, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego City County Youth Bureau will host a city photo scavenger hunt starting on August 6, 2021.

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Second Annual Miles For Mary Brings Awareness To Peaceful Remedies, Commemorates Mary Gosek’s Birthday

July 8, 2021 Matt Watling

Four years ago this month, the City of Oswego started an annual tradition of honoring the late Mary Gosek, as Mayor Billy Barlow declared each and every July 30, starting in 2018, to be Mary E. Gosek Day, her birthday. Now, the non-profit she founded, Peaceful Remedies, will host its second annual Miles for Mary challenge to raise awareness for the organization.

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Mayor Barlow Announces $20,000 Grant To Oswego Renaissance Association

July 7, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today a $20,00 grant to the Oswego Renaissance Association as part of the City of Oswego’s $200,000 commitment to local non-profit organizations and service providers negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Kayak Drawing To Benefit Oswego Paddlefest Paddler’s Package

July 6, 2021 Contributor

A Vibe Yellowfin 100 kayak with paddle and personal flotation device, valued at $1,000, will be awarded to a lucky winner Saturday, July 17 after the Oswego Paddlefest event at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum, Oswego.

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Oswego Celebrates Independence Day With Block Party: Photo Gallery

July 5, 2021 Matt Watling

On a beautiful and sunny afternoon, the City of Oswego hosted an Independence Day celebration in the form of a block party Sunday on West First Street.

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‘History on Tap’ Reveals Refugee Research, Artifacts

July 3, 2021 Contributor

Current research on refugees of the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter and newly-acquired artifacts will be discussed on Wednesday, July 7, at the monthly “History on Tap” program at Steamer’s Restaurant in Oswego.

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