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The Oswego County Historical Society hosts Family Fun Day on Sunday, Aug. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Richardson-Bates House Museum, 135 E. Third St., Oswego. The event features a wide variety of activities, from children’s games to unique demonstrations.

Visit Chandler-Ames 1855 Bank Museum For Grand Opening Aug. 2

The Mexico Historical Society invites the public to attend the grand opening of The Chandler-Ames 1855 Bank Museum on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Starr Clark Tin Shop and Underground Railroad Museum, 3250 Main St., Mexico and celebrates abolitionist Clark’s 230th birthday.

Oswego County Veterans’ Services Agency Closed Sept. 27 – 29 For Training

The Oswego County Veterans’ Services Agency (VSA) will be closed Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 27 through 29 for advanced training with the New York State Department of Veterans’ Affairs. This includes satellite office hours scheduled for Sept. 28 at the Oswego VA Outpatient Clinic.

Oswego County Joins National Rabies Vaccine Bait Distribution Program

The Oswego County Health Department is working with the Wildlife Services Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to distribute oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife across a large portion of the county.

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AAA Tips To Protect Your Car Battery From The Heat

It’s easy to forget about your car battery when your vehicle is running smoothly. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But even if your battery seems to be working just fine that doesn’t mean you should neglect it. During the summer months when temperatures spike, your battery is more susceptible to failure.

DEC Updates Oak Wilt Emergency Orders For Ontario And Yates Counties

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced changes to oak wilt emergency orders in Yates and Ontario counties to reflect recent surveys for this invasive fungal disease. Emergency orders establish protective zones and quarantine districts around infections and prohibit the movement of oak and firewood out of the infected areas to help manage the spread of the fungus that causes the disease.

Local Fulton Child With Special Needs Receives Above Ground Swimming Pool

Johnathan Haynes’ dream for an Above Ground Swimming Pool was recently answered by the Sunshine Foundation. Johnathan lives with the challenges of low-functioning (Level 3) autism.

OCSD, CMOO Partner To Bring Mobile STEM Lab To Elementary Schools

This past school year, the Oswego City School District and the Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO) teamed up to provide hands-on learning to students just outside the comfort of their own classroom.

In Oswego, Gov. Kathy Hochul Celebrates Grand Opening of Splash Indoor Water Park, Completion Of Twelfth DRI Project

New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul praised the grand opening and completion of the last DRI project in Oswego during a ribbon-cutting event at the Splash Indoor Water Park Resort on Wednesday, July 26.

Sheriff’s Office Proud To Announce Awards And Promotion

July 28, 2023 Contributor

On Monday, July 24, 2023, members of Oswego County Sheriff’s Office attended a ceremony to honor and recognize staff for recent accomplishments. Oswego County Sheriff Don Hilton awarded two officers for their bravery in response to a recent incident. He also recognized one additional officer receiving a promotion based on outstanding performance and commitment.