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Oswego County Health Department Raises Awareness Of Heart Health

February 19, 2023 Contributor

February is American Hearth Health Month and the Oswego County Health Department is working to raise awareness about cardiovascular care. The department provides programs and health education presentations across the county to help inform residents how to reduce high blood pressure and other health issues.

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Sign Up Today for Virtual Caregiver Classes

February 19, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) launches its 2023 “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” educational series on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

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USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Signup For 2023

February 19, 2023 Contributor

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup starting February 27 through April 7, 2023.

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Don Crowe and Nicholas Gentile Direct The Oswego Players’ Scenes Of Crime

February 19, 2023 Contributor

The second production of the Oswego Players 85th season is Scenes of Crime. This production is a showcase that features the two standout one-act plays that placed in the 2022 Don McCann Memorial Playwriting Contest.

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Dec Announces $1.35 Million For The Second Round Of The Forest Conservation Grant Program

February 19, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the second round of competitive grants for the Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts (FCELT) Grant Program.

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Oswego County Launches Free Home-Based Child Care Business Program

February 19, 2023 Contributor

Several business, education and support agencies are joining forces to help people become New York State registered and licensed in-home child care providers.

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NOAA Hosts Another Round Of Public Meetings On Proposed National Marine Sanctuary

February 19, 2023 Contributor

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding public meetings to offer communities another opportunity to learn about and provide input on its proposal to designate a national marine sanctuary in eastern Lake Ontario.

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DEC To Host Virtual Public Information Session For Round 16 Of Urban And Community Forestry Grants

February 19, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Urban and Community Forestry Program will host an informational webinar on March 29 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in advance of the release of the Round 16 Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program Grant Request for Applications (RFA).

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Oswego County Health Department Supports Residents In Their Quest For Good Health

February 18, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department hosts a variety of classes in March that focus on chronic disease management and suicide prevention. These workshops are free and open to Oswego County residents. Each event provides a safe and welcoming environment for people to have discussions with trained professionals about physical and mental health.

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Income Minimum For Senior Citizen Tax Exemption Raised At OCSD

February 18, 2023 Contributor

In a move aimed at providing relief to the elderly during a time of high inflation and costs, the Oswego City School District passed a measure allowing more district senior citizens to benefit from property tax exemption savings.

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