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Chris Todd, left, unveils his plan at the Oswego BOE meeting. From left are board members: James Bell, Mike McLaughlin and Aimee Callen.

BOCES Leader Urges Districts ‘Stop Adapting, Start Evolving’

November 6, 2016 Steve Yablonski

“Adapting means we cut or we trade this for that. We tend to be bartering within our own districts. We’re adapting to the situation and there’s not a lot of value added there. All we’re really doing is trying to make sure we’re putting out the best program we can for kids,” he explained. “What I’m proposing – it’s an out there thought – is we stop adapting and we start evolving. Evolution is adapting with some value added.” He proposes doing a large regionalized study looking at programs and program equity; try to do our best looking at fiscal projections.

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Set Clocks Back – Check Your Batteries, Too

November 4, 2016 Contributor

With the turning back of the clocks this Sunday, November 6, the Oswego Fire Department wants to remind all residents to check the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. These devices have proven many times over to be lifesavers.

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New 680 Area Code Overlay Will Require Callers to Use Area Code for All Local Calls

November 4, 2016 Contributor

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.

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Ritchie Delivers Funds To Improve Safety, Fight Drugs

November 3, 2016 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie announced she secured $75,000 in special state funding for law enforcement and emergency service programs in Jefferson and Oswego counties, which will help them to improve community safety and enhance their efforts in the fight against drugs.

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Three Convenience Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcoholic Beverages To A Minor

November 2, 2016 Contributor

On October 28, State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative throughout Oswego County. Troopers checked 11 establishments in the towns of Granby, Schroeppel, Palermo, Volney and the village of Phoenix. The detail resulted in 3 arrests at 3 different convenience stores.

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Recess at Ben Boltz's preschool with his two tanties, female co-teachers, and tonton, male co-teacher. The preschool can be seen in the background. This day has an attendance of about 50 children.

Former AmeriCorps Member Serving In Africa

November 1, 2016 Steve Yablonski

A former Oswego County AmeriCorps member has taken it to the next level. He has joined the Peace Corps and is currently serving in Africa. “Throughout my education at Fordham University, I had spoken with several of my friends, as well as attended several career fairs, about my post-graduation life. One topic that seemed to come up continually was serving with the Peace Corps,”Ben Boltz said.

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Oswego County will partner with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive in honor of former Legislator Douglas Malone (pictured). The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 7.

County Hosts Blood Drive in Honor of Former Legislator Malone

October 31, 2016 Contributor

Oswego County will partner with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive in honor of former Legislator Douglas Malone. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, November 7, at the Oswego County Legislature Office Building, fourth floor, 46 E. Bridge St.

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Garrette Weiss of CiTi shares what the organization has to offer youth.

Forum Highlights Youth Programs In Oswego County

October 30, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Representatives of more than two dozen human services agencies from Oswego County (and Syracuse) gathered this week to learn and share information about programs available to youth and families. Elim Grace Church, West First Street, played host to the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau’s forum in partnership with the United Way of Greater Oswego County.

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SUNY Oswego brought back its Homecoming tradition last year, and the initial success led to expanded activities on Nov. 4 and 5 for the 2016 edition. Here members of the college's cheerleading team get visitors pumped up at last year's indoor Homecoming Tailgate celebration.

SUNY Oswego Homecoming Celebration Set Nov. 4-5

October 28, 2016 Contributor

SUNY Oswego reinstituted a Homecoming celebration in 2015, and decided it was so successful that the 2016 celebration has been expanded to two days. Homecoming 2016 will take place Nov. 4 and 5 at various locations around campus and the city of Oswego. In 2015, hundreds of students, alumni and friends of the Oswego college community participated in Homecoming events.

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Crist Among New Commissioners Appointed By Middle States Association

October 27, 2016 Contributor

The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools announces the appointment of the following seven new commissioners. Based in Philadelphia, Pa., the group is a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement.

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