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Tuesday, December 18, 2012  A 7-year-old Oswego boy who is recovering from cancer got the chance to meet his heroes as Fort Drum soldiers paid him a visit.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Can the "under filled" state prison system relieve overcrowding in local jails that is costing taxpayers millions?

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Oswego County Health Department says that evidence of West Nile virus was found in Central Square.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  A state senator is hosting two vaccination clinics for horses to prevent a mosquito-borne brain infection that killed 12 horses and a little girl last year in upstate New York.

Monday, January 16, 2012  The recent contract dispute between WSYR-TV in Syracuse and Verizon Fios, could result in hearings before the State Senate.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  The Oswego County Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee recently passed a resolution to contact the State Department of Social Services and volunteer the county to test the effectiveness of drug testing welfare recipients as a condition to receive benefits.

Friday, October 14, 2011  State and county officials gathered in Oswego Thursday to discuss fighting Eastern Equine Encephalitis in new york state.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  State Senator Patty Ritchie says there's a need for a more coordinated response to the threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  A Cato Gold Star mom finally has the cherished licenses plates that she was forced to give up.