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Oswego City School District Receives “Champion For Change” Award During BOE Meeting

October 19, 2022 Shea O'Malley

The Oswego City School District was recognized by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) with a “Champions for Change” award for their efforts in bringing about positive advancement within their student population during last night’s Board of Education meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 18.

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SAF Informs Community Members Of Services At Oswego Farmers Market

October 18, 2022 Contributor

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month representatives from Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Services to Aid Families program (SAF) attended the Oswego Farmers Market to inform community members about the many services that SAF provides for survivors of domestic violence.

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OHS Buc Boosters Team With OCO To Promote Sun Safety

October 18, 2022 Contributor

When the Oswego High School girls’ tennis teams takes to the court there are plenty of serves, lobs, and smashes… but there is no shade. Tennis matches can be long, and while players are focused on the next volley and the outcome of the game the thought of getting sunburned is not often a concern.

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Oswego County Non-Profits To Offer Free Narcan Training

October 18, 2022 Submitted article

Over the past give years, opioid-related overdoses have been on the rise in Oswego County. Narcan has been shown to be an effective and safe way to reverse an overdose.

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Weekly COVID-19 Statistics Update: October 17, 2022

October 17, 2022 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, there have been a total of 387 additional cases of COVID-19 (data from Oct. 10 to Oct. 16) this past week, and another COVID-19 related death has been reported.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Opening Of New Skatepark In Oswego

October 17, 2022 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced the grand opening of a new $500,000 concrete skate park during a ribbon cutting ceremony, joined by the Common Council, professional skateboarders, local businesses, and members of the public, on Saturday, October 15.

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AAA Gas Prices Report October 17, 2022: National Average Gas Price Drops With Demand

October 17, 2022 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.89, down 3 cents from one week ago. One year ago, the price was $3.32. The New York State average is $3.68, up 5 cents since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.42.

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Oswego County Today Weekly News Roundup: October 9 – October 15

October 17, 2022 Kassadee Bradshaw

Oswego County Today presents the top stories from this past week.

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2022 Oswego County Holiday Farmers’ Market Set For December 3

October 16, 2022 Contributor

Another magical holiday season is fast approaching, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE Oswego) is eager to host the Oswego County Holiday Farmers’ Market once again.

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Oswego County Opportunities Welcomes Valiant Retire, Inc. As Silver Level Sponsor For Giving Thanks Celebration

October 16, 2022 Contributor

Returning after a two-year hiatus, OCO’s Giving Thanks, presented by G & C Foods and Eagle Beverage, is a food and beverage pairing event that celebrates the many programs and services that OCO provides and serves as a fundraiser for the agency’s Giving That Grows initiative, which focuses on fighting hunger and food insecurity in our communities.

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