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Liberty Resources Hosts Orientation Meeting April 8

April 1, 2010 Contributor

The Oswego County Department of Social Services sponsors an orientation meeting every month for people interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents. The next meeting will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 8, at Liberty Resources, 1850 Co. Rte. 57, Fulton.

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Youth Bureau Is Accepting Applications for Camp Hollis

March 31, 2010 Contributor

With Lake Ontario on the horizon, campers practice their archery skills at Camp Hollis. The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau is now accepting applications for the campÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s 64th summer season.

The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau is now accepting camper applications for the 64th season at Camp Hollis.Ã‚Â Camp Hollis offers a residential summer camp experience for youth ages 8 to 14, complete with swimming, nature hikes, arts and crafts, games, campfires and many more activities.

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Leg. Chairman Leemann Announces Launch of Ã¢â‚¬ËœGreenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Web Site

March 31, 2010 Contributor

Oswego County Legislature Chairman Barry Leemann today announced the launch of a new Web site that will help Oswego County residents save money on their energy bills and give them information about energy conservation projects.

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Oswego County Emergency Management Office Mails Tone-Alert Radio Batteries

March 30, 2010 Contributor

Replacement batteries have been mailed to county residents who have an emergency planning tone-alert weather radio from the Oswego County Emergency Management Office. Patricia Egan, director of the Oswego County Emergency Management Office, said that replacement batteries are mailed to residents on an annual basis to ensure proper operation of these radios.

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Oswego CountyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Prescription Drug Discount Card Program Introduces Vision, LASIK and Hearing Discounts

March 29, 2010 Contributor

ProAct, Inc., administrators of the Oswego County Prescription Drug Discount Program, have recently expanded their program to include discounts on vision, LASIK and hearing services. County Legislature Chairman Barry Leemann said the new benefits are available to all existing participants and those new to the program.

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Kinney Recognized By Oswego County

March 28, 2010 Contributor

The Oswego County LegislatureÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Infrastructure and Facilities Committee presented Michael Kinney with a certificate of appreciation for his 36 years of service.

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Oswego County Proclaims March Red Cross Month

March 28, 2010 Contributor

Oswego County Legislature Chairman Barry Leemann recently presented a proclamation designating March as American Red Cross Month in Oswego County.

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Jobless Rate Remains Upstate’s Highest

March 26, 2010 Contributor

Oswego County’s unemployment rate was unchanged from January to February.Ã‚Â The rate remained at 11.6%.

The county’s jobless rate is the highest in Upstate New York and second highest in the state, to the Bronx’ 13.6%.

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United WayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Stone Soup Too Luncheon A Success

March 26, 2010 Contributor

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who lent their support to the United WayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s second annual Stone Soup Too Luncheon held recently at Holy Trinity Parish in Fulton.

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