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County Legislature Honors Retiring Clerk
Legislators recognize Ted Jerrett for his more than three decades of service to Oswego County and its residents. County lawmakers also voted to approve extending the 1% sales tax.
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County Sheriff’s Office Takes Part In Buckle-Up Program
Sheriff Reuel A. Todd has announced the Oswego County Sheriff’s Department’s participation in a nationwide crackdown on seatbelt violators between May 23 and June 5 during the nationwide campaign, “Click It or Ticket.”
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Worthy Recognition
Oswego County Opportunities recognized nominees for the agency’s prestigious Amelia Whelahan Award. Established in memory of a dedicated and committed member of the OCO family that served as a member of the very first board of directors for OCO, the award is given annually to a staff member who is easily identified as a true leader and who has made outstanding contributions to OCO and the Human Services profession.
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County Officials Help Serve Meals At Dining, Activity Centers
Several officials from throughout Oswego County demonstrated their support for Oswego County Opportunities’ Senior Nutrition Services Program recently when they participated in the program’s Mayors for Meals Day by helping to deliver meals to OCO’s Senior Dining and Activity Centers
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Oswego County Starts Off 2011 On Solid Financial Ground
Although the Oswego County Legislature hasn’t increased the average property tax rate since 2004, county government is financially prepared to protect taxpayers during budget challenges in the months to come.
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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 nine new staff members. To ensure the success of the new employees OCO provides a thorough orientation session that acclimates employees to the history, mission and vision of the agency.
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Child Protection Advisory Council Holds Community Meetings
The Oswego County Child Protection Advisory Council will host two more community forums to provide opportunities for citizens to share their views and develop ideas for preventing child abuse in the county. The council has adopted the motto, “Our Children, Our County, Our Future – Our Responsibility.”
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Enter To Win Oswego County Fishing, Hunting Guide Photo Contest
Winning pictures will be featured in the new Oswego County Fishing and Hunting Guide, which is due out later this year. The contest is open to residents and non-residents, as long as the photos are taken in Oswego County. Each person can submit up to five color photos; either vertical or horizontal. Only digital photos will be accepted.
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DEC To Stock Trout In Oswego County Streams In May
Known as the premier salmonid fishing destination in the entire Lower 48 States, Oswego County didn’t get that way by chance. It did it through the tireless efforts of the New York State DEC, the most productive and cost-effective arm of the state bureaucracy.
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Oswego County Sheriff Issues Warning About Con Men
Sheriff Reuel A. Todd said, “Spring is also a time when homeowners should be careful of dishonest home repair companies who could take advantage of them. Spring is a time to be cautious of gimmicks, cheap fixes, and above all, of down payments.”