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The Oswego Sunrise Rotary Club recently welcomed Matthew Dykas, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department at SUNY Oswego. Dr. Dykas is a research psychologist whose current research program focuses principally on understanding how children and adolescents cognitively represent their experiences in close social relationships and how this connects to the ways in which social information is processed and behavior towards others.

The Oswego Sunrise Rotary Club recently welcomed City of Oswego Chief of Police Tory DeCaire. Chief DeCaire discussed the Department's core principles of professionalism, integrity and accountability in the context of the Department's commitment to protect, serve, educate, and enhance the quality of life for Oswego's residents.

A recent report published by the New York State Department of Labor indicates that employers are facing labor shortages as they seek workers to fill skilled trade jobs.

The Fulton Lions Club’s second and final “Lions Loot” sweepstakes Early Bird drawing will be drawn at the February, 2017 board meeting, announced club President Dave Guyer. A total of five names will be drawn for the prize of $100 each.

Less than 300 tickets remain for The Fulton Lions Club annual “Lion’s Loot” drawing, said Ron Browning, co-chair. The chance of winning up to $10,000 is quickly coming to an end, and a recent sweepstakes sold out. The event starts 1 p.m., Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Fulton Polish Home. Doors open at Noon.

Anyone who purchases a Lions Loot Ticket in from Jan. 15 through Feb. 15 will receive a dozen roses for free, announced club President Michelle Stanard. The Fulton Lions Club’s second and final “Lions Loot” sweepstakes Early Bird drawing will be drawn at the Feb. 1 board meeting. A total of five names will be drawn for the prize of $100 each.

Less than 300 tickets remain for The Fulton Lions Club annual “Lion’s Loot” drawing, said Ron Browning, co-chair.

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced information regarding the first public engagement session for the Downtown Revitralization Initiative. Earlier this year, the City of Oswego competed for and won $10 million in State grant money to revitalize downtown Oswego from an initative put forth by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently launched the second round of the successful Downtown Revitalization Initiative.