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AmeriCorps Organizes Events for Oct. 24 Ã¢â‚¬ËœMake a Difference DayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢

October 18, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego AmeriCorps program will host three events Saturday, Oct. 24, for Make a Difference Day. Make a Difference Day is an annual day of service that brings communities together. The program is organized each year by USA Weekend and the Hands On Network.

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White Cane Safety Day is October 15

October 18, 2009 Contributor

Ã¢â‚¬Å“This year marks the 25th anniversary of Ã¢â‚¬ËœWhite Cane Safety DayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢,Ã¢â‚¬Â said Oswego County Legislature Chairman Barry Leemann. Ã¢â‚¬Å“It provides an excellent opportunity for us to recognize the Vision Network for its priceless contributions as an advocate for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.Ã¢â‚¬Â

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October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 9, 2009 Contributor

Across the nation, people who work with victims of domestic violence, dating violence and sexual violence are planning and organizing events to educate the public, inspire action, and reach out to victims to inform them about services available in their communities.

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Board of Elections Will Be Open Extra Hours for Voters and Candidates

October 7, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego County Board of Elections reminds residents that the last date that new voter registrations can be filed in person is Friday, Oct. 9.

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Camp Hollis Welcomes All To Halloween Happening

October 6, 2009 Contributor

All Oswego County youth and families are invited to celebrate Halloween and the autumn season at the Halloween Happening at Camp Hollis from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The event is one in a series of special programs that give Oswego County residents the opportunity to enjoy Camp Hollis year-round.

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Oswego County Will Hold Flu Clinic Oct. 9

October 4, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department will hold a seasonal flu clinic on Friday, Oct. 9, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Nick Sterio Public Health Clinic on Bunner Street in Oswego.

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OCO To Make Strides Against Cancer

October 2, 2009 Contributor

Representatives from Cancer Services Program Partnership of Oswego County will be taking part in the American Cancer SocietyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Making Strides Walk to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer.

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Oswego County Will Hold Annual Auction of Tax Properties Oct. 3

September 30, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego County Real Property Tax Service will sell up to 79 parcels of tax delinquent properties at the annual tax property auction Saturday, Oct. 3, at Oswego County BOCES, County Route 64, Mexico.

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Oswego County Conducts ‘Successful’ Federal Exercise Of Nuclear Plan

September 29, 2009 Contributor

A federally-evaluated exercise of Oswego CountyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Ã¢â‚¬Å“was very successful,Ã¢â‚¬Â said Rebecca Thomson of Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IIÃ¢â‚¬Ëœs Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program. Thomson announced the preliminary findings of the evaluation during a public meeting Sept. 25 at the Oswego County Joint Information Center.

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