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Fulton Common Council Approves Several Resolutions, Plans To Hold Two Public Hearings At Next Meeting

September 8, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

The City of Fulton Common Council met last night, September 7, and passed a number of resolutions, including to hold two public hearings at the next meeting in two weeks.

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Oswego City School District Announces Plans For New Academic, Emotional Support Staff At Board Of Education Meeting

September 8, 2021 Matt Watling

With classes starting, the Oswego City School District’s Board of Education held its first meeting of the school year on Tuesday. The meeting started off with the Superintendent’s Report from Dr. Mathis Calvin III, who spoke on the remote learning plan for students who opted out of the classroom and additional academic intervention support (AIS) the district will provide.

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OCSD Launches Campaign To Share Resource Information With Community

September 7, 2021 Contributor

Local officials are coordinating plans and working together to help ensure a healthy and safe 2021-22 school year for all students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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United Way Holds Second Of Three Vaccination Drawings

September 7, 2021 Contributor

United Way of Greater Oswego County recently held their second round of drawings designed for 12-25 year-old Oswego County residents who receive the vaccination against COVID-19.

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Weekly COVID-19 Statistics Update August 31 – September 7

September 7, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m., there have been a total of 388 additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) this past week, including Labor Day, and two more county residents have died.

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Weatherup Discusses Increasing COVID-19 Cases, National Preparedness Month

September 7, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

Oswego County Legislature Chairman James Weatherup today briefed the public during his biweekly video updates. In today’s video, he discussed the surge in COVID-19 cases, National Preparedness Month, and the Tourism Tip of the Week.

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Public Workshop To Continue Resiliency Planning For Lake Ontario Shoreline Communities

September 7, 2021 Contributor

Residents, property owners, business owners, and all other interested parties are invited to join a virtual Public Workshop on Wednesday, September 22, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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AAA Gas Prices Report September 7, 2021: Gas Prices Jump After Gulf Coast Storm, Holiday Travel

September 7, 2021 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.19, up four cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.22. The New York State average is $3.28 – up five cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.30.

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Compass Federal Credit Union Board Members Elected To New Terms

September 7, 2021 Contributor

Compass Federal Credit Union’s 55th Annual Meeting took place on Thursday, September 2, with three board members elected to new terms.

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Oswego Bookmobile Announces Grant Awards From Oswego City County Youth Bureau For Summer 2021 Driving Books Home Literacy Program

September 6, 2021 Contributor

Oswego Bookmobile submitted proposals to Oswego City-County Youth Bureau for the 2021 Mini-Grant program to fund a 300 hour Americorps Volunteer Manager position for the seven-week summer literacy program as well as a proposal for the 2021 Youth Development Grant to fund the purchase of engaging STEAM activity supplies and high interest titles.

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