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DEC Seeks Volunteers For Striped Bass Cooperative Anglers Program

April 18, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking participants for its Striped Bass Cooperative Anglers Program to help biologists understand and maintain a healthy striped bass population. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) requires New York State to provide catch information from its recreational fishery to manage this species. Volunteer anglers play a crucial role in helping DEC satisfy this requirement, and all anglers who fish for striped bass are invited to participate.

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Oswego Firefighters Extinguish Overnight Basement Fire

April 18, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – An overnight house fire in the City of Oswego was quickly extinguished by Oswego Fire Department personnel. At approximately 3:07 am, Oswego County 911 was alerted to a possible structure fire on West […]

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USDA Announces Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup For 2023

April 18, 2023 Contributor

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting today and running through May 26, 2023. Among CRP enrollment opportunities, Grassland CRP is a unique working lands program, allowing producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while conserving grasslands and promoting plant and animal biodiversity as well as healthier soil.

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Oswego County Land Bank Board Meeting Cancelled

April 17, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Land Bank board meeting scheduled for Friday, April 21 has been cancelled. The Board will meet at its next regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 19.

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Eastern Shore Associates Presents Fulton Block Builders with Check for 2023 Program.

April 17, 2023 Contributor

“Supporting Fulton Block Builders (FBB) is a natural for Eastern Shore Associates,” FBB Director of Agency Operations Kimberly Allen said.

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Pathfinder Bank, City Of Oswego, Port Of Oswego Make 2023 Harborfest Fireworks Happen

April 17, 2023 Contributor

Central New York’s biggest and best fireworks show returns to Oswego’s Harborfest for 2023 thanks to Pathfinder Bank. The bank’s sponsorship of the event means that the world-famous Grucci Family display of brilliant explosions synchronized to music will once again fill the night sky above Oswego harbor with color and sound.

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Make-A-Wish Central New York Partnering With American High To Produce Marshall Man The Movie

April 17, 2023 Contributor

Enter the world of our young hero, Marshall. “Zapped” in science class his orange hoodie turns into a cape giving him superstrength and the ability to fly, but that’s not where his powers end….who knows what villains lurk in the dark shadows to defeat him.

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Fulton Block Builders Receives A $500 Donation From Davis Standard

April 17, 2023 Contributor

“The fundraising is nearing the end for the 2023 Fulton Block Builder (FBB) program, and we are very happy to announce Davis-Standard’s support” said FBB Fundraising Committee Member Chris Weaver. “The support of local businesses is so important for us reach our $50,000 goal and realize the entire Richard S. Shineman match.”

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Accomplished Leaders To Deliver Keynotes At SUNY Oswego May 2023 Commencement

April 17, 2023 Contributor

SUNY Oswego’s three May 2023 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, will feature keynote speakers with a variety of leadership perspectives and experiences.

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Environmental Conservation Police On Patrol

April 17, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect the natural resources and people of New York State. In 2022, Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) and Investigators across the state responded to more than 25,600 calls and worked on cases that resulted in nearly 13,800 tickets or arrests for violations ranging from deer poaching to solid waste dumping, illegal mining, the black market pet trade, and excessive emissions violations.

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