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Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the Oswego Police Department will again be hosting an annual canned soup drive, known as the ‘Souper Bowl,’ from January 31st through February 13 ahead of the 2023 National Football League’s Super Bowl LVII.

Possible Ava Wood Phishing Scam Related To Fundraising

Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office has received reports that a possible phishing scam related to fundraising money for the family of Ava Wood,

Oswego County Health Committee Meeting Postponed Today

The Oswego County Legislature has postponed its Health Committee meeting scheduled for 11 a.m. today, Jan. 31 as it does not have a quorum. Meetings require a minimum number of members (a quorum) to be present to validate meeting business.

Girl Scouts Of NYPENN Pathways Kicks Off 2023 Cookie Season

Girl Scout Cookie time is recognized nationally from January through April, but local timing varies from council to council. Today, Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways(GSNYPENN) kicks off its 2023 cookie season as individuals and troops rally their communities to support the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls.

TSA Officers Available To Answer Questions For Prospective Recruits At Syracuse, Binghamton And Ithaca Airports In February

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring officers to work at Syracuse Hancock International, Greater Binghamton and Ithaca Tompkins International Airports.

Serve and Succeed: The Story Of Black Quartermasters In WWII

At the entrance to the U.S. Army Infantry Museum, located in Ft. Moore, GA, (formerly Ft. Benning), visitors begin their journey by walking up a 100-yard ramp that shows the history of the U.S. Army Infantry. It is a symbolic representation of what is ingrained in every infantry soldier – you can have all the tanks, artillery, planes, trucks, and anything else in the world, but in battle the last 100 yards requires a soldier with a gun – the last 100 yards will always belong to the Infantry.

Grant Program Adds Flavorful Twist To Historic Markers

The William G. Pomeroy Foundation, the nation’s leading funder of historic markers, is accepting online applications for grants that will cover the entire cost of historic markers that highlight iconic and beloved food dishes across the U.S.

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National Plan For Vacation Day Is January 31

National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD) is tomorrow, January 31, 2023. It takes place annually on the last Tuesday in January as a day to encourage Americans to plan their vacation days for the entire year at the start of the year.

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Gas Prices Remain Higher Than One Year Ago

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.51, up 9 cents since last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.36. The New York State average is $3.57, up 6 cents since last Monday.