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Oswego County Opportunities Welcomes New Employees
Oswego County Opportunities, one of the top 10 largest private employers in Oswego County, recently welcomed seven new staff members.
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Oswego Daily News
Dozens Of Animals Looking For Forever Homes
As the weather starts turning colder, dozens of cats and dogs are seeking a warm, loving ‘forever home.’ The Oswego Animal Shelter needs your help in finding homes for about 60 cats and 16 dogs. The Oswego County Humane Society has about 80 cats and 10 dogs in foster homes right now.
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Oswego County Traffic Safety Champions Cited For 2010
Law enforcement, educators, public health officials, and community members were among the 14 Oswego County Traffic Safety Champions honored recently for their dedication to making Oswego County a safer place to live.
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Perfect Attendance Award Presented
A 22-year employee of OCO was recognized for her outstanding dedication to OCO and the children she teaches.
Oswego Daily News
County Urges State To Support Funding For Parks, Historic Sites
At its meeting Thursday night, the Oswego County Legislature voted unanimously to support full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The state’s share of the funds would go a long way toward funding historic sites like Fort Ontario and more, said Legislator Morris Sorbello as he offered the resolution for consideration.
Oswego Daily News
Back To School Is Also Germ Time
Back to school time is very exciting. But, it can also be a very dangerous time. The Oswego County Health Department warns parents that the most important way to protect their children from disease is to vaccinate them.
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Underground Railroad In Oswego County To Be Highlighted
The Oswego Public Library will host a special event on Sept. 11, a celebration of the Underground Railroad in Oswego County.
Oswego Daily News
Increase In Calls Seen At County DSS
We are projecting more than 3,000 reports for the year if the pace of reports continues at this level. Last year we ended with 2,757. This is a 9.4 percent increase over 2009 and a 31.5 percent increase over the last two years. We’re averaging about 251 reports a month, that’s pretty significant, the commissioner said.
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Volleyball Fundraiser A Success
The event raised some much-needed funds for two in-demand programs – Catholic Charities’ food pantry and CYO
Oswego Daily News
This Woman’s Work: Honoring the Passing of the Nineteenth Amendment
It isn’t uncommon today to see men and women in elected and appointed positions. But, only a few generations ago, seeing women in office was unheard. Women weren’t even allowed the right to vote in America. All that changed this week in 1920, with the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave all women the right to vote.