The event, hosted at the Oswego Elks Lodge, provided an opportunity to learn about the many human services programs available to youth in Oswego County. It also showed those present how their agencies could work together. The presentations touched on job training, mentoring, juvenile justice services, recreation, and much more.
Oswego High School Marching Buc Drum Major Amber Scruton knew it was a good show. The judges at James Madison University apparently agreed with the OHS senior as “The Pride of Oswego†received an 82.20 in Class AA competition to capture first place in the annual “Parade of Champions†in Harrisonburg, Va., on Saturday.
The legislation, to be introduced in the US Senate, is aimed at creating a federal program to assist areas such as Oswego County in hiring additional social service workers for child protection. The legislation is inspired by Erin Maxwell.
Schumer’s plan would provide federal grants to social services agencies so they can hire enough caseworkers to handle suspected cases of abuse or neglect. Schumer’s press release notes, “Despite three reports of abuse referred to the Oswego Country Department of Social Services and their knowledge of the deplorable living conditions, no effort was made to remove Erin from her home or adequately monitor her situation.”
Oswego High School’s marching band stormed into Virginia for the weekend and came home with top prize. The Marching Buccaneers scored 82.20 to take first place among 9 schools at the James Madison University Parade of Champions.
Student artworks beautify the Port City’s riverfront. The goal of the project is to cover up the graffiti in the area and offer an artistic outlet for talented area youth.
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