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Village Of Parish Old Home Days A Summer Success

August 8, 2023 Mike Johnson

The Oswego County Village of Parish reinvigorated a great tradition on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Parish Old Home Day was celebrated under beautiful sunny skies on a brilliant Summer day, with a large gathering of vendors, crafters, first responders, festival food tents and trailers, and of course, community members of all ages.

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Boilermakers Recruit Apprentices

August 7, 2023 Contributor

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for Boilermakers Northeastern, Local Union #5, Zone #7, will conduct a recruitment from September 7, 2023 through August 8, 2024 for five Boilermaker (Construction) apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

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Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices

August 7, 2023 Contributor

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #33, will conduct a recruitment from September 6, 2023 through September 5, 2024 for 10 Ironworker (Outside) apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

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Travel Scam Warning

August 7, 2023 Contributor

It has been a busy summer for travel, and unfortunately, that strong interest has also attracted criminals who are looking to take advantage of others. AAA strongly urges travelers to use reputable services for their travel needs, and to be on alert for potential scams.

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Gas Prices Continue Upward Trend

August 7, 2023 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.83, 7 cents higher than last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.07. The New York State average is $3.90, up 8 cents from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.44. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

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F & F Bargains’ Support For Arbor House Is A Slam Dunk

August 7, 2023 Contributor

Oswego County Opportunities’ Arbor House recently received a new basketball hoop courtesy of F & F Bargains of Oswego. The new hoop adds to the recreation options available to Arbor House residents.

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Compass Federal Credit Union Raises $500 For United Way Of Oswego County’s Stuff-A-Bus Program

August 7, 2023 Contributor

Compass Federal Credit Union once again partnered with the United Way of Oswego County to raise $500 for the organization’s annual Stuff-A-Bus program.

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Oswego County Health Department Offers Lactation Resources

August 6, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department welcomes lactating mothers to use its safe and private lactation room as the county observes August as National Breastfeeding Month. The lactation room is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located inside the Nick Sterio Public Health Clinic, 70 Bunner St., Oswego.

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AAA Western And Central New York Prepares For Winter

August 4, 2023 Contributor

It’s hard to imagine a cold winter day in the middle of summer, but snowy weather will be here before we know it, and AAA Western and Central New York is already preparing for a busy season. AAA is looking for people who have a passion to help others as the organization recruits Customer Service Representatives to work in its Member Contact Center and Roadside Technicians, better known as Roadside Heroes, who assist stranded motorists. Positions are available in both WNY and CNY.

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Environmental Conservation Police On Patrol

August 4, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect the natural resources and people of New York State. In 2022, Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) and Investigators across the state responded to more than 25,600 calls and worked on cases that resulted in nearly 13,800 tickets or arrests for violations ranging from deer poaching to solid waste dumping, illegal mining, the illegal pet trade, and excessive emissions violations.

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