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Oswego AmeriCorps members and staff worked with youth from the Fulton Family YMCA’s School Age Child Care Program to make fleece blankets on Martin Luther King Day. The blankets were donated to the Oswego County Health Department and will be given to babies served by the maternal and child health services program and the car-seat fitting station. Front row, from left, are Diane Oldenburg, Oswego County Health Department; and Melissa Knox-Algarin, Lindsay Johnson and Kimberlee Batchelor, Oswego AmeriCorps. Back row, from left, are Aryel Vezzose, Erica Bentley, Casey Fleming, Michelle Pawlenko, Stacy Baum, Emma Donovan and Monica Kahler, Oswego AmeriCorps.

AmeriCorps Members Have Served Oswego County for Two Decades

March 6, 2017 Contributor

Since 1997, more than 870 AmeriCorps members have served in Oswego County. The Oswego County AmeriCorps program recognized members during the week of March 4, AmeriCorps Week. “This is an opportunity to show our appreciation to AmeriCorps members in two local programs who serve our area and to thank community partners who make AmeriCorps possible,” said program coordinator Kathy Andolina of the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau.

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"On the Water Angling Adventures" host Chris Megan (left) and Mate Andy Bliss show one of several king salmon they landed on a fishing trip late last summer with Cold Steel Sportfishing Charters. The episode of "On the Water's Adventures Presents Lake Ontario Salmon" will start airing Sunday, March 5.

Lake Ontario Fishing Show Airs This Weekend

March 4, 2017 Contributor

The episode, which was filmed late last summer, will be aired at 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5, and again at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 11, on Comcast Sports Net New England.

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Wearing goggles that simulate alcohol or drug impairment, a driver attending SUNY Oswego's 2016 edition of "Drive Safe, Live Safe" tries to slalom through an obstacle course under the watchful eye of an Oswego County sheriff's deputy. The 2017 program will feature keynote speaker Marianne Angelillo and a variety of interactive displays to demonstrate the consequences of driving under the influence.

Interactive ‘Drive Safe, Live Safe’ To Promote Sobriety Behind Wheel

March 3, 2017 Contributor

SUNY Oswego’s University Police will host the fourth annual “Drive Safe, Live Safe” program at 6 p.m. March 27, in Marano Campus Center arena, a free public event featuring keynote speaker Marianne Angelillo. “Drive Safe, Live Safe,” for all drivers but especially geared toward those ages 17 to 25, promotes responsible driving to prevent alcohol- and drug-related incidents.

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NRC Approves License Transfer of FitzPatrick Nuclear Plant

March 3, 2017 Contributor

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the transfer of the operating license of the FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant from Entergy Nuclear Operations to Exelon Generation Co. “I applaud the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for approving the transfer of the FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant,” Assemblyman Will Barclay said today.

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Red Cross Faces Challenges in Blood Donations

March 2, 2017 Submitted article

The American Red Cross is constantly faced with challenges in receiving donations. The major challenge is getting community members to donate and continue to do so.

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Stock car legend and Oswego Speedway Hall of Fame driver John Torrese Sr. passed away at the age of 93.

Oswego Speedway Hall of Fame Driver John Torrese Sr. Passes at Age 93

March 2, 2017 Contributor

John Torrese Sr., Oswego Speedway Hall of Fame driver and the patriarch of Oswego Speedway ownership since 2011, passed away Wednesday March 1, 2017, at the age of 93.

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County Residents Can Now Sign Up for Free Online Courses

March 2, 2017 Contributor

Oswego County residents who want free access to online learning courses will soon have the opportunity through “Skill Up Oswego County,” an initiative sponsored by Oswego County Workforce New York, the Oswego County Workforce Development Board, the Oswego County Poverty Reduction Task Force and NY Wired for Education.

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The Iditafat Racewill be held at Winona Forest Recreation.

County Tourism Grows From Spring Into Summer

March 1, 2017 Contributor

Oswego County has been called a gem for tourism by many who visit. Despite a decline in the spring, visitors can experience a variety of unique events. The Iditafat Race, The Fort Ontario Conference in American and Canadian History as well as the Maple Weekend are some of the special events coming up in Oswego County.

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Oswego City Mayor Billy Barlow (left) and Police Chief Tory L. DeCaire (right) congratulate Officer Thomas Grover on his recent completion of a D.A.R.E Instructor Course.

Mayor Barlow Announces Revival of D.A.R.E Program In City Schools

March 1, 2017 Contributor

“Working with Superintendent (Dr. Dean) Goewey and the Oswego City School District, I am excited to offer this program to be incorporated into the 2016-2017 school year as an educational component to the city’s on-going work being done with regard to reducing the negative impact of illegal drugs in the city of Oswego,” Mayor Barlow said.

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FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Refueled, Ready For Continued Operation

March 1, 2017 Contributor

Operators returned Entergy Corp.’s FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant to full power operation today following a refueling and maintenance outage that began on January 14. During the outage, more than 1,600 workers replaced about one-third of the reactor’s fuel and upgraded equipment, readying the plant for continued safe and reliable operation.

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