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Safely Dispose Of Unwanted Hazardous Waste By Sept. 30

September 4, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Department of Solid Waste encourages residents to bring their unwanted chemicals, pesticides and other hazardous waste products to the Oswego County Household Hazardous Waste Facility before it closes for the year on Saturday, Sept. 30.

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Wellpath To Provide Comprehensive Medical And Mental Healthcare At The Oswego County Jail In Oswego

September 4, 2023 Contributor

Today, Wellpath, the nation’s leader in providing compassionate medical and mental healthcare to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments, announced it was selected by the Oswego County in Oswego, New York, to provide comprehensive medical and mental healthcare to the patients at the Oswego County Jail. The one-year contract agreement September 1, 2023.

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American Red Cross volunteer Nancy Walker offers junior Shae Dosh a healthy snack and free T-shirt, as thanks for her generous blood donation. The school will be holding another blood drive in early March.

Oswego County Health Department Hosts Blood Drive Oct. 19

September 4, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department hosts a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nick Stereo Public Health Clinic, 70 Bunner St., Oswego.

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‘Reach Out and Play’ Connects Seniors And Youth On Sept. 11

September 3, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) hosts “Reach Out and Play” from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11 at the Fulton Municipal Building, 141 S. First St., Fulton. The event encourages people of all ages to come together and celebrate older adults through all-inclusive play.

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Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices

September 3, 2023 Contributor

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #12, will conduct a recruitment from October 2, 2023 through September 27, 2024 for five Ironworker (Outside) apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

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History On Tap’ Highlights Urban Renewal In The Port City

September 3, 2023 Contributor

Fort Ontario State Historic Site presents its next “History on Tap” event with Oswego City Historian Mark Slosek. The Wednesday, Sept. 6 program highlights urban renewal on Oswego’s west side. It begins at 7 p.m. in the Riverview Room at G.S. Steamers Restaurant, in the Clarion Inn, 70 E. First St., Oswego. Admission is free.

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United Auto Workers Region 9 CNY Community Action Program (Cap) Council Endorses Kristin Shanley-Graves For Oswego City Court Judge

September 2, 2023 Contributor

Kristin Shanley-Graves, the Democratic candidate for Oswego City Court Judge, is kicking off September with an endorsement announcement from the United Auto Workers Region 9 CNY Community Action Program Council. The Community Action Program of the UAW (CAP) is the union’s non-partisan political arm. It is a department of the International Union. It is not a political party and it is not tied to a political party. It endorses candidates, on the basis of their records and their stand upon issues that affect working Americans.

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Courtesy: NOAA Photo Library, NOAA Central Library; OAR/ERL/National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL). Photographer: C.Clark

2023 Campaign Highlights Helping Older Adults

September 2, 2023 Contributor

Oswego County departments remind residents of the importance of emergency planning during National Preparedness Month this September. Helping older adults prepare for disasters is the focus of this year’s campaign, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to encourage people to plan ahead for emergencies.

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Hanlon Secures Endorsement From Central And Northern NY Building Trades In Bid For Mayor Of Fulton

September 2, 2023 Contributor

Mayoral Candidate Marissa Hanlon (R, Fulton Ignited for Change) today announced that she has received the support of local trade and construction organizations in her bid as mayor of the City of Fulton.

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Will Gorman Trio Headlines Jazz By The Lake Series Sept. 9

September 2, 2023 Contributor

The Will Gorman Trio, along with special guest Joe Carello, make their debut on the Oswego Music Hall stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the show at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego.

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