State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced she has secured $50,000 to help the City of Fulton improve recreational opportunities at the city’s Recreation Park. A portion of the capital funding will go towards the construction of a new playground with the remainder funding a kayak launch on Lake Neatahwanta.
Oswego County Legislature Chairman Kevin Gardner today (Feb. 4) announced the appointment of a special task force dedicated to improving health and reducing poverty in Oswego County. The Community Health and Poverty Reduction Task Force will serve as a steering committee to work with CZB consulting group of Alexandria, Va., to guide a comprehensive study of programs and services available to help those in need in Oswego County. The task force is chaired by County Legislator Roy Reehil (District 5, Constantia).
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“For the previous couple of years, our group of AmeriCorps members has made infant fleece blankets and donated them to the families with infants in need who are referred to the County Health Department’s Maternal Child Health Program,” said Carrie Victory, Oswego County AmeriCorps. “The program provides home visits from public health nurses between doctors appointments. AmeriCorps members experience the tremendous reward that comes from helping others.” More than 30 blankets were made by the group and other volunteers.
“The flu has been very active this year,” said Oswego Hospital vice president and chief operating officer Allison Duggan, MD. “In order to safeguard the health of hospitalized patients, we are asking our community to assist us by not visiting friends or family members if they have flu-like symptoms such as fever and coughing.”
On January 30, investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force arrested Michael T. Bort, 45, of 63 N. Third St. Apartment #3, Fulton, based on an arrest warrant issued by Oswego County Court. On Monday (February 2), investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force arrested Shaun M. Salsbery, 35, of 58 N. Fourth St., Fulton, based on an arrest warrant issued by Oswego County Court.
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“We are so excited to be able to spend several days with other similar organizations from across the country, learning and honing our prevention skills so our community can be a better place, one that doesn’t suffer from the harms of drug and alcohol abuse,” said Penny Morley, co-chair. “We hope to come back reenergized with new strategies under our belt to tackle drug use in Oswego County.” said Teresa Woolson, steering committee member, VOW Foundation president.
Flu season is in full swing. If you or your loved ones have not received a flu vaccine yet, the Oswego County Health Department advises you to get vaccinated today. Flu activity is unpredictable, however, cases of flu are widespread in Oswego County and across New York State. The flu vaccine is readily available at the Oswego County Health Department, area pharmacies and local health care providers.
Melt away the “winter blues” on February 7 for the 10th annual Warm Up Oswego Festival. The hottest winter festival in CNY is lead this year by the Oswego Network of Entrepreneurs and promises the best festival yet. “We will have all the great activities that fest-goers have come to love, with a new footprint for the festival!” said Nathan Emmons, festival chair.
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