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OMS Battle Of The Books Team “Beyond the Book” Places Third At Regionals

May 25, 2023 Contributor

Oswego Middle School’s “Beyond the Book” team, consisting of students Liam Sugar, Lily Anzalone, Madeleine Shaver and Maria Sweet, recently placed third in the Oswego/Onondaga County Regional Battle of the Books competition.

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Cancer Services Offers Unisured Men FREE Cancer Screenings That Can Be Done At Home

May 24, 2023 Contributor

Lowville, NY – Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in men and women and is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Yet despite those facts colon […]

State Labor Department Releases Preliminary April 2023 Area Unemployment Rates

May 24, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for April 2023. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State’s area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. To recap last week’s statewide press release, New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 4.1% in March to 4.0% in April 2023.

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Christy Huynh To Receive Zonta’s Woman of Achievement Award

May 24, 2023 Submitted article

The Zonta Club of Oswego will present its 2023 Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Award to Christy Huynh, on June 20 at 6:00 p.m. The award is presented annually to someone who has dedicated herself to her community and serves as a role model for young women.

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Chirello Receives Sales and Marketing Excellence Award

May 24, 2023 ChirelloMarketing

Steve Chirello, owner of Steve Chirello Advertising, received a Sales & Marketing Excellence (SME) Award from Central NY Sales & Marketing Executives (CNYSME), at their 46th Annual Crystal Ball event, May 18, at Marriott Syracuse Downtown.

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Camp Rainbow Of Hope Offers New Day Camp For Ages 5-7

May 24, 2023 ChirelloMarketing

Camp Rainbow of Hope is a summer camp for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one; the overnight camp running from Aug. 14-16 at Camp Hollis this year, an announcement made by Friends of Oswego County Hospice (FOCH) Executive Director Elena Twiss.

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New York Department Of State’s Division Of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers About The Importance Of Water Safety

May 24, 2023 Contributor

For this week’s Tuesday’s Tips, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of the importance of water safety.

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‘Tunes In June’ Summer Concert Series Returns To Fulton May 31

May 24, 2023 Contributor

The ‘Tunes In June’ concert series kicks off on Wednesday, May 31 at noon at the Riverside Downtown Gazebo, Chair of Special Events Committee (SEC) of Fulton Caroline Shue announced.

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AAA, Community Partners Warn Drivers of “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers”

May 23, 2023 Contributor

The “100 Deadliest Days” is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically. AAA coined the phrase after examining troubling data regarding fatal crashes among teen drivers.

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AAA: 42.3 Million Americans Expected To Travel Memorial Day Weekend

May 23, 2023 Contributor

AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend*, a 7% increase over 2022. This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year, a sign of what’s to come in the months ahead.

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