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Town Of Volney Hosts Battle Island Historic Presentation

June 18, 2023 Contributor

The Town of Volney History Center hosts a talk for anyone who has ever wondered how Battle Island got its name or if there really was a battle at Battle Island. The interesting and informative presentation, “The Battle of Battle Island,” begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 25 at the Volney Town Hall, 1445 Co. Rte. 6, Fulton.

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Keeping Oswego County Seniors Mobile Is A Joint Operation

June 17, 2023 Contributor

Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) works with Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. (OCO) to provide seniors access to medical, pharmacy and grocery services in areas and at times when public transportation is not readily available.

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New York State Joins Operation Dry Water To Stop Boating Under The Influence

June 17, 2023 Contributor

New York State Parks Marine Services Bureau is proud to coordinate New York’s annual participation in the national Operation Dry Water campaign. This campaign involves law enforcement agencies statewide to educate boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs and removing impaired boaters from the waterways. This year, Operation Dry Water’s national weekend of amplified outreach and coordinated enforcement is July 1-3, 2023.

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Father’s Day Grilling Tips

June 17, 2023 Contributor

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19, 2022, which is considered by some the official start to the grilling season! Before firing up the grill to cook for dad, consider some important information and tips from AAA Insurance for safe seasonal barbecues.

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Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices In Oswego

June 17, 2023 Contributor

The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York (Oswego) will conduct a recruitment from June 23, 2023 through June 22, 2024 for two Painter, Decorator & Paperhanger apprentices the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

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Oswego County Reschedules Hastings Rabies Vaccination Clinic For June 28

June 17, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department rescheduled its June rabies vaccination clinic for Wednesday, June 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hastings Town Highway Garage, Wilson Road, Central Square. The June 7 vaccination clinic was postponed due to poor air quality.

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Join Commemoration To Lost Airmen Of World War II In Oswego June 24

June 17, 2023 Contributor

Join a public tribute to the lost crew of a B-24 Liberator bomber believed to have crashed into Lake Ontario during World War II training exercises. The “Getaway Gertie” commemoration begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 24 at Breitbeck Park on Lake Street in Oswego.

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Tours Of Oswego’s Famous Lighthouse Resume June 23

June 17, 2023 Contributor

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum will offer tours of the city’s iconic National Register Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse beginning Friday, June 23.

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Construction Industry Helps Build A Healthier CNY

June 16, 2023 Contributor

The American Heart Association is working with the construction industry to help build a world of longer, healthier lives. The American Heart Association hosted the fifth Hard Hats with Heart event at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA on Thursday night. The event raised nearly $50,000 dollars.

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Popular Free Program Returns to Help More New Yorkers Share The Outdoors Through Camping

June 16, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the return of the First-Time Camper Program for the 2023 season. New York families that have never camped before will have the opportunity to try camping in the great outdoors before making the significant investment to purchase their own gear by registering for a fully stocked campsite at a select DEC-operated campground for a designated weekend this summer.

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