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Oswego County Announces Winners In Fair Housing Coloring Contest

August 7, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Housing Office recently hosted an awards ceremony to recognize the winners of this year’s Oswego County Fair Housing Coloring Contest. Students from across the county are invited to participate by coloring their idea of what fair housing means.

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Officials Remain Hopeful As Award-Winning Hospice Program Prepares To Close

August 7, 2022 Contributor

Oswego County Hospice has been recognized once again by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Premier Performer.” The honor comes from achieving a high satisfaction rating among families and caregivers.

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Oswego County Soil, Water District Adds New Tool To Help Control Invasive Plants

August 6, 2022 Contributor

Oswego County has a new dog in the fight as it works to control the water chestnut population in the Oswego River. An integrated system of hand-pulling and herbicide application now includes the use of a drone.

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OCWNY Launches New Initiative To Highlight Area Employers

August 6, 2022 Contributor

Oswego County Workforce New York (OCWNY) is partnering with Oswego Health the week of Aug. 15 to share employment opportunities and insights about the current job market in its industry.

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Sign Up Today To Begin EMT Training

August 6, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Emergency Management Office, with help from Donald McFee Memorial Ambulance Service, Brewerton Fire Department and North Shore Volunteer Ambulance Service, are offering two training courses this fall for emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

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Oswego County Joins National Rabies Vaccine Bait Distribution Program

August 6, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department is working with the Wildlife Services Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to distribute oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife across a large portion of the county.

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Overnight Closures Of Interstate 81 Between Exits 16 And 17 In Onondaga County Beginning August 8

August 5, 2022 Contributor

The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting motorists to upcoming overnight closures of Interstate 81 between Exits 16 (U.S. Route 11/Nedrow) and 17 (S Salina St./Brighton Ave./S State St.) in the Town of Nedrow, Onondaga County. The closures are necessary to facilitate the construction of the Sentinel Heights Bridge that crosses I-81 and will take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., beginning Monday, August 8, weather permitting, at the following locations:

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General Class Amateur (Ham) Radio Exam Instruction Offered

August 5, 2022 Contributor

FULTON – Starting on Tuesday, September 6, the the Fulton Amateur Radio Club will host a free 10-week course designed for Technician Class licensees who are interested in obtaining their General Class Amateur (Ham) Radio […]

State Fair Boulevard To Close To Traffic At CSX Railroad Crossing In The Town Of Geddes

August 5, 2022 Contributor

The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting motorists to the closure of State Fair Boulevard at the CSX railroad crossing just west of the New York State Fairgrounds beginning Monday, August 8.

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EEE Virus Found Again In Palermo

August 4, 2022 Contributor

New York State Department of Health informed the Oswego County Health Department that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was detected again in a mosquito pool (sample) collected from the town of Palermo.

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