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Rebecca Howe, a May 2016 public relations graduate, is one of the thousands of students who benefited from With Passion & Purpose: The Campaign for SUNY Oswego, the college's recently concluded campaign that raised $43,483,781. The Corning native said she tried to take advantage of every opportunity that Oswego offered, including many made possible through support from The Fund for Oswego.

SUNY Oswego Surpasses $43 Million in Largest Campaign Among SUNY Peers, More Than Ddoubles Endowment

August 30, 2016 Contributor

With Passion & Purpose: The Campaign for SUNY Oswego raised a total of $43,483,781, surpassing its most ambitious goal in college history by $3.48 million. This is the largest completed campaign among all SUNY comprehensive colleges, and the total is nearly double Oswego’s last campaign, which raised $23.8 million. “Oswego has never been as strong as it is today. We are tremendously proud of what has been accomplished through this campaign, With Passion & Purpose,” said SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley.

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County Health Department Reminds People of Dangers of Lead Poisoning

August 30, 2016 Contributor

Over the past several months there have been many reports regarding lead in public water supplies in Michigan, Ohio and other areas of the U.S. While these reports have increased public awareness of the dangers of lead poisoning, the Oswego County Health Department reminds people that exposure to lead can come from a variety of sources.

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Nearly 100 people turned out Monday night to share their vision on how to improve Oswego's waterfront.

Oswego Seeks Vision For Waterfront Improvements

August 29, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Nearly 100 people packed the ballroom at the McCrobie Building on Monday night to hear potential upgrades to the Port City’s waterfront. Several members if the public expressed their vision of what the waterfront should be in the future. Suggestions ranged from a beach to infrastructure improvements to activities and more. They hope to come up with a plan by early next year.

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The Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre will visit Oswego Aug. 27 and 28. The ship will be docked at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum on the West First Street Pier.

Viking Ship Headed To Albany

August 29, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The Viking ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre, is entering the Oswego Canal today (Aug. 29) and will journey through to the Barge Canal system making its way to Albany. From there it will follow the Hudson River to New York City.

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County Health Department Reminds Property Owners of Requirements for Operating a Campground

August 29, 2016 Contributor

As event organizers prepare for the running of Super DIRT Week at the Oswego Speedway in early October, the Oswego County Health Department wants property and business owners to be aware that a permit is required to operate a campground in Oswego County, including those located in the city of Oswego.

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Draken Harald Hårfagre Open For Tours

August 28, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre is in port today (Aug. 28). It is open for public tours until 6 p.m.

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Viking Ship Delayed; Tours Slated Sunday

August 26, 2016 Contributor

UPDATE: Viking Ship Scheduled to be Open for Tours Sunday in Oswego
OSWEGO – The Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre is expected to arrive in Oswego late today (Aug. 27). It is scheduled to be open for tours Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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This shows the amount of water chestnut infestation at Route 48 in Ox Creek a couple of years ago.

Herbicides To Be Used Against Invading Water Chestnuts

August 25, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Starting next week, herbicide will be used to help eradicate water chestnut growth in parts of the Oswego River. Water chestnuts are an invasive weed that grows on the surface of the water on several CNY rivers. These plants create an obstacle to boaters and prevent swimming in many areas along local rivers.

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Oswego County Health Department Reports EEE in West Monroe

August 25, 2016 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department was notified today (Aug. 25) that the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was detected in bird-biting mosquitoes collected Aug. 19 on Toad Harbor Road in West Monroe. Additional tests showed that the report of positive West Nile virus in the towns of New Haven and Albion earlier this week was negative.

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Members of the Oswego Fire Department pose with the Stuff a Bus banner after making a donation. Patrick Dewine, back left, executive director of the Greater Oswego County United Way, organized the annual event.

Stuff A Bus Program Benefits Several Hundred County Students

August 25, 2016 Steve Yablonski

In an effort to ensure every child is prepared for school, the United Way of Greater Oswego County held its annual “Stuff a Bus” campaign on Wednesday at different bus locations around the county. The school supplies will now be divided among the nine districts in the coming days.

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