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Senator Patty Ritchie Delivers $50,000 for Mexico Public Library

November 18, 2014 Contributor

Continuing her strong commitment to local libraries, State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced $50,000 in special funding to make much needed repairs and upgrades to the Mexico Public Library.
“These grants are vital to preserve older, historic libraries like ours and they allow us to add and enhance services for our many patrons. We greatly appreciate Senator Ritchie’s efforts to secure this funding and we are thankful for her continued support for local libraries,” said Julie Forbes, president of the Mexico Public Library.

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Oswego Athletics Presents SEFA/United Way Hockey Night and Holiday Skate

November 18, 2014 Contributor

The State Employees Federal Appeal committee has once again teamed up with Oswego State Athletics to hold the annual canned food and toy drive and holiday skate events. On Friday and Saturday, canned goods and toys will be collected at both the men’s and women’s hockey games. The women take on Potsdam Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. The men play in a SUNYAC faceoff against Brockport 7 p.m. on Friday.

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Magnanimous Women Offer Donation To Animal Shelter

November 17, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Theresa Makin and Terry Todd recently spearheaded the Paws-of-Plenty Harvest Dinner at the Ancient Order Of Hibernians. All proceeds benefited the Animal Shelter in order to pay for medical equipment for an on-site surgical suite. It will save the Animal Control Department money and help alleviate the animal over-population issues the Port City and surrounding areas are facing, they said.

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Salvation Army’s Annual ‘Red Kettle’ Campaign Under Way

November 16, 2014 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego County Salvation Army kicked off its ‘Red Kettle’ campaign recently prior to the Oswego County Legislature’s November meeting at the County Office Building. The campaign is the biggest fundraiser for the Salvation Army and its proceeds go toward serving those in need of assistance. This year’s goal of $106,000 is needed to fund the agency’s operating budget.

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Autumn squash fritters served with pure Oswego County maple syrup were a delicious and popular served appetizer at the Oswego County Harvest Dinner.
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Harvest Dinner Showcases Diversity of Oswego County Agriculture

November 16, 2014 Contributor

What better way to explore the many tastes and textures of Oswego County agriculture than to put it on a plate as part of a hearty dinner? That’s exactly what Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County has done for the past five years during its Oswego County Harvest Dinner. The most recent event was Oct. 3 at The American Foundry in Oswego.

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Lysander Crash Claims Life Of Phoenix Resident

November 15, 2014 Contributor

Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh announces that his office is investigating a fatal car accident that occurred Saturday afternoon (Nov. 15) on Pendergast Road in the town of Lysander involving one vehicle. At approximately 1:50 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and Phoenix Fire Department members responded to a vehicle crash reported at 9448 Pendergast Road. A maroon 2003 Hyundai sedan travelling south on Pendergast Road was being operated by Shawn C. Fatcheric, 34, of Lock Street in Phoenix, police said. Fatcheric was the only occupant in the vehicle.

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