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Andrew Mainville of Fulton hauled this lunker Chinook out of the Little Salmon River while camping at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park last fall in Oswego County. Families planning their 2017 vacations can turn to www.visitoswegocounty.com for ideas on how to create special memories in Oswego County.

Jan. 31 is ‘National Plan for Vacation Day’

January 30, 2017 Contributor

“In Oswego County we’re blessed with a wide variety of natural, cultural and historic resources that people can enjoy with their families,” said Dave Turner, Director of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. “From world-class fishing with top professional charter captains and guides, to exploring unique museums like Safe Haven in Oswego or the Underground Railroad Museum in Mexico, antiques shops, and golf, we truly offer something for all ages, interests and physical capabilities.”

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Scriba Fire Claims Life

January 28, 2017 Contributor

Today (Jan. 28) at 9:51 a.m., members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5068 State Route 104 in the town of Scriba for a reported structure fire. The victim, the sole occupant, was identified as 81-year-old Violet F. Miner, of 5068 State Route 104.

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Firefighters Respond to Excavator Fire

January 27, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 7:37 a.m. today (Jan. 27) at Port City Logistics, located at 305 E. Seneca St. The initial dispatch reported an excavator on fire in the structure. Oswego Fire Department crews arrived on the scene at 7:41 a.m.

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Flu Is in full Swing in Oswego County

January 27, 2017 Contributor

According to the Oswego County Health Department, 74 lab-confirmed cases of the flu had been reported in Oswego County as of Jan. 23. More than half of those cases were reported in children 18 years of age or younger. Last week, the number of flu cases reported doubled compared to the number of cases reported the previous week.

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Syracuse Diocese to Kick Off Catholic Schools Week with Day of Service

January 26, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The 22 Catholic schools within the Diocese of Syracuse will once again celebrate Catholic Schools Week, January 29 – February 4. “On Monday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Paul’s Church Hall, all of grades K-6 will be making fleece blankets as part of Linus Project,” Trinity Catholic School Principal Barb Sugar told Oswego County Today. “Blankets will be donated to Golisano Children’s Hospital.” Several other events are planned for the week.

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Gov. Cuomo Announces More Than $41 Million For Cultural And Arts Organizations

January 26, 2017 Contributor

Governor Andrew Cuomo today (Jan. 26) announced $41.26 million for cultural and arts organizations throughout the state. More than $75,000 of that will benefit organizations in the Port City.

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Brayden Ross has his head shaved in honor of his brother, Julian.

Shavees Wanted! – Go Bald to Support Childhood Cancer Research

January 26, 2017 Contributor

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-powered organization dedicated to raising money for children’s cancer research, will host its 11th annual St. Baldrick’s Day in Oswego at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center on March 26, where, hopefully, more than 200 “shavees” will shave their heads to raise money for lifesaving research.

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The second annual Base Camp Oswego County will take place Saturday, Feb. 25, on the grounds of Camp Zerbe near Williamstown. A variety of field trips and workshops will be held during the day, with optional overnight camping.

Explore Winter Camping and Outdoor Recreation at ‘Base Camp Oswego County’ Feb. 25

January 25, 2017 Contributor

Outdoor enthusiasts can learn winter survival skills and the basics of winter camping while exploring the grounds of Camp Zerbe at the second annual Base Camp Oswego County, a winter outdoor expo, Saturday, Feb. 25.

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Rabid Raccoon Found in Oswego

January 24, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (Jan. 24) that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the City of Oswego. This is the third case of rabies confirmed in Oswego County since late December. Two dogs on the west side of Oswego were exposed to the rabid raccoon last week. Both dogs were up-to-date on their rabies vaccines and will require a rabies booster.

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Oswego County E-911 director Michael Allen reminds residents that a new 680 area code overlay is being added to the geographic area served by the 315 area code. Because more than one area code will serve the same geographic area, Central New York residents who have a 315 or 680 phone number will need to enter the area code for all calls - including calls within the same area code. The new calling procedure will be required for all calls beginning Feb. 11, 2017.hone

Calling All Residents: Dial the Full 10-Digit Phone Number

January 24, 2017 Contributor

Oswego County is reminding residents that a new area code is coming to Central New York. A ‘680’ area code will be assigned to new telephone numbers throughout the region beginning in March. Existing phone numbers with the ‘315’ area code will not change.

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