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AAA: The Heat is On

July 24, 2023 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.60, three cents higher than last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.37. The New York State average is $3.70, also up three cents from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.59. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

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Oswego County Today Weekly News Roundup: July 17 – July 23

July 24, 2023 Contributor

Oswego County Today presents the top stories from this past week: July 17 – July 23

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Oswego County Announces Fair Housing Coloring Contest Winners

July 24, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Housing Office celebrated the winners of its 2023 coloring contest with an awards ceremony in June. Each year, Oswego County children aged 4 to 12 enter the contest to color their idea of what fair housing means to them.

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Mexico’s Public Library Hosts Donald McFee Memorial Ambulance Service Event For Children

July 23, 2023 Mike Johnson

Children residing in the Mexico area were recently given the opportunity to interact with volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) from the Donald McFee Memorial Ambulance Service at a community building event sponsored and hosted by Mexico’s Public Library.

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Twelfth Annual Hunter Arms Homecoming Weekend Set for August 11 & 12

July 23, 2023 Submitted article

Friends of History in Fulton, N.Y., Inc. will host its twelfth annual Hunter Arms Homecoming this year on August 11 and 12. Each year L.C. Smith and Fulton gun collectors, as well as history gurus from all over the country, gather in Fulton for the annual Homecoming.

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Oswego High School Marching Band To Lead The Harborfest Children’s Parade

July 23, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego High School Marching Buccaneers will lead children to Breitbeck Park Friday, July 28 as the annual Children’s Parade kicks Harborfest 2023 into high gear. The parade begins at West Park at 10:30 a.m. and arrives at Breitbeck in time for the performance of Peppa Pig on the Children’s Stage.

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Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Electric Scooter And Pickup Truck

July 22, 2023 Contributor

The City of Oswego Police Department is currently investigating a motor vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 2:12 p.m. on 7/21/2023 at the intersection of W 3rd St and W Albany St.

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Dr. Mary Walker Quarter Design Unveiled

July 22, 2023 Contributor

The United States Mint has revealed the design for the Dr. Mary Walker quarter as part of the 2024 American Women Quarters Program. It was announced in February that Walker would be one of five women to be honored in the program for her many accomplishments and contributions to the nation.

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Department Of The Interior Announces $13 Million To Support And Expand Local Outdoor Recreation In New York

July 21, 2023 Contributor

The Department of the Interior announced the distribution of $13,292,350?to the state of New York today as part of the $295,582,830 granted this year from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Recent changes to the LWCF Manual guides states to work more closely with Tribes and clarify eligibility to ensure all federally recognized Tribes can take part in and support future public outdoor recreation and conservation projects. The funds from this year’s distribution will be available until fiscal year 2025.?

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USDA Accepts Nearly 2.7 Million Acres In Grassland CRP Signup

July 21, 2023 Contributor

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for nearly 2.7 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grassland signup. This program allows producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while protecting grasslands and further CRP conservation efforts. Grassland CRP is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s broader effort to address climate change and conserve natural resources. This year’s signup results include 689 acres in New York.

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