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Disabled Fayetteville, NY Resident Enters First Karate Competition

April 25, 2023 Contributor

Matthew Killian, a blind 23-year-old with Autism Spectrum Disorder and epilepsy, from Fayetteville, New York, has entered his first karate competition in Rochester, NY. He will compete against participants from across Western New York in the kata section of the 2023 Niagara Karate Championship to be held on April 30.

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Pulaski Community Resource Fair Set For Friday, April 28

April 25, 2023 Contributor

Northern Oswego County residents will have an opportunity to access valuable services and programs with a specifically planned event that brings people and helpful entities together.

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NYS OASAS Releases New Video Showcasing Opioid Treatment Providers And Success Stories Of Individuals In Treatment

April 25, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) released a new video today titled “Routine for Recovery,” highlighting the work of opioid treatment providers, and the stories of clients who have received services at these facilities. The goal of the campaign is to explain the work that these providers do and emphasize that medication for addiction treatment is safe and effective, and has been proven to save lives and support the long-term health of those impacted by addiction.

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State Trucking Associations Partner With Wreaths Across America To Form Virtual Convoy To Raise Awareness And Support For The Mission

April 25, 2023 Contributor

Wreaths Across America (WAA) partners with more than 300 transportation companies each year who help “move the mission.” These companies donate equipment, fuel, staffing, and time to deliver loads of sponsored veterans’ wreaths to their final resting places on the headstones of our nation’s servicemembers laid to rest at more than 3,700 participating cemeteries nationwide. Today, the national nonprofit is proud to announce a Virtual Convoy which will help expand this reach within the industry through the partnership and support of State Trucking Associations.

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Minetto Clean Sweep For Earth Week

April 25, 2023 Contributor

With Minetto participating in Earth Week, with a Canal Clean Sweep, members of Parks and Trails visited Minetto and took part in the Canal Clean Sweep riverside clean up.

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OHS Varsity Lacrosse Teams, Team Up For St Baldricks

April 25, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego HS Varsity lacrosse teams are teaming up to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and childhood cancer research by holding a bottle & can drive this Saturday, April 29. All proceeds will go to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

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The NYS Office Of Addiction Services And Supports And The NYS Department Of Health Launch Buprenorphine Assistance Program (Bupe-Ap)

April 25, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) today announced the launch of the Buprenorphine Assistance Pilot Program to assist New Yorkers with the cost of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD).

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Pancake Breakfast And Raffle Will Benefit Library And Bookmobile

April 25, 2023 Contributor

The Friends of the Oswego Public Library and the Oswego Bookmobile sponsor the annual Pancake Breakfast and Raffle which will take place April 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Oswego Elks Lodge, 132 West Fifth Street. Treat yourself to a hearty, delicious breakfast, and a chance to win one of four great prizes. Your ticket purchases will support literacy in the community.

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Fulton GRB Students Hone Theater Skills At SUNY Oswego

April 25, 2023 Contributor

Students from Quirk’s Players, the accomplished theater troupe of Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School, recently attended Dramafest, a day-long festival of performances, creative workshops, and friendly competitions hosted at SUNY Oswego.

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DEC Announces Opportunities For Public To Provide Input On Visitor Use Management Project In Adirondack High Peaks And Catskills

April 24, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that Otak, Inc., is facilitating the first round of public meetings in the Adirondack High Peaks and Catskills for the Visitor Use Management (VUM) project. Public and stakeholder input will play a key role in helping DEC and Otak develop appropriate sustainable management strategies for the High Peaks and Kaaterskill Clove areas.

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