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Summer is in full swing, and Independence Day weekend is going to be full of pool parties and beach getaways. Unfortunately, every year in the United States, there are an estimated 4,000 unintentional drownings, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Drowning is also one of the leading causes of unintentional death in children between the ages of 1 and 9, while children ages 1–4 have the highest drowning rates. Most drownings among children aged 1–4 happen in swimming pools. Many of these fatalities occur even with supervision. AAA Insurance has tips leading into pool season for parents and caregivers.

Chancellor King And SUNY Board Of Trustees On SCOTUS Decision On Race Conscious Applications Cases

Following is a statement from SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees following the SCOTUS decision to strike down Affirmative Action in college admissions:

AAA: Fourth of July Holiday Forecast Methodology

Following is a AAA projection for Fourth of July holiday travel:

Local Travelers Head Out West And Toast Area Wineries

Independence Day weekend is here, and travelers are flocking to various vacation destinations. This year, AAA projects 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home for the holiday weekend, setting a new record. This year’s projection surpasses the previous July 4th weekend record set in 2019 of 49 million travelers.

Compass Federal Credit Union Partners With United Way Of Oswego County’s Stuff-A-Bus Program

Compass Federal Credit Union is proud to once again participate with the United Way of Oswego County’s Stuff-A-Bus program in 2023.

File photo 2010. The place to buy the farm fresh produce is the Oswego Farmer's Market. New items are added each week as produce comes into season.

OFA Unveils Distribution Plan For Farmers’ Market Coupon Booklets

The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) plans to distribute farmers’ market coupon booklets to eligible seniors at various locations around the county this summer.

Oswego County Hosts Public Hearing Concerning Title VI Plan

A public hearing will be held on the proposed amended Oswego County Title VI Plan on Thursday, July 13 at 2 p.m. for all interested members of the public who wish to provide comments.

NYSOFA Produces Video Series Showcasing Work Of Aging Services Providers To Engage Underserved Populations

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) this week released a three-part video series called Community Engagement in Area Agencies on Aging. The series highlights three aging services organizations in New York that are meeting the needs of traditionally underserved populations in their communities.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Intended Investment Of Approximately $300 Million In 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, And Market Access For Underserved Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million. These innovative projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners.

SUNY Oswego Students Look Forward To Conducting Valuable Eclipse-Based Research

Several SUNY Oswego students will travel to New Mexico this October and in April 2024 to research the upcoming eclipse, and more will engage in eclipse-related experiments, thanks to funding from NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF).