Oswego County TodayFebruary 2014FREE Independent News for Oswego County

County Legislators Hear About Impact, Analysis of Governor’s Property Tax ‘Freeze’ Proposal

February 13, 2014 Steve Yablonski

The Governor anticipates $2 billion will be available surplus in the state’s fiscal years 2016-17. The first $1 billion is earmarked for a two-year “property tax freeze,” accomplished by sending rebate checks to homeowners in each tax jurisdiction that complies with the two-percent real property tax cap. Many counties and the New York State Association of Counties are proposing an alternative method to provide more property tax reduction to New Yorkers.

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Oswego Fire Department Extinguishes Blaze On Duer Street

February 13, 2014 Submitted article

At 3:09 p.m. today (Feb. 13), the Oswego Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 328 Duer St. A neighbor called 911 and alerted the resident that there were flames coming from the rear of the home. Crews confirmed that two people were home at the time of the fire, but had exited safely without injury.

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Winter Guard Earns WGI Finals Spot

February 13, 2014 Contributor

Coming off their 2013 State Championship, the 17-member guard had a terrific performance and was one of only six finalists selected for the finals competition in the Scholastic A Class. This was the first time in the history of the program that Oswego made a finals competition at a WGI event.

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George H. Woods, 67

February 13, 2014 Contributor

George H. Woods, 67, of Fulton, died Wednesday February 12, 2014, in Oswego Hospital, Oswego.

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OHS Class of 2014 Members Earn Acceptance to Further Education Opportunities

February 13, 2014 Contributor

Oswego High School members of the Class of 2014 are being accepted at colleges and universities from throughout the nation.

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Volney kindergartners enjoy ‘The Happy Circus’

February 13, 2014 Submitted article

The Bingley Brothers Circus rolled into town Feb. 3, making a stop at Volney Elementary School to entertain dozens of kindergartners. Students used their imaginations as the auditorium transformed into The Big Top. “The Happy Circus” introduced the audience to different musical instruments and animals, all while teaching students to follow directions and work together as a group.

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Josephine B. Baker, 89

February 13, 2014 Contributor

Josephine B. Baker, 89, a resident of Oswego, passed away, Wednesday February 12, 2014, at Oswego Hospital.

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Choosing the Right Filing Status

February 13, 2014 Contributor

Using the correct filing status is very important when you file your tax return. You need to use the right status because it affects how much you pay in taxes. It may even affect whether […]

Oswego Cinema 7 Fri 02/14/14 – Thu 02/20/14

February 13, 2014 Contributor

ENDLESS LOVE (DIGITAL) PG13 12:15p 2:40p 5:05p 7:30p 9:55p FROZEN (DIGITAL) PG 12:55p 3:15p NUT JOB (DIGITAL) PG 12:00p RIDE ALONG (DIGITAL) PG13 4:25p 9:10p ROBOCOP (2014) (DIGITAL) PG13 1:50p 4:30p 7:10p 9:50p THAT AWKWARD […]

New DeMolay Chapter needs a few good men

February 13, 2014 Submitted article

The Oswego District Masons are forming a new DeMolay chapter and welcomes young men to join ages 12-21, as well as qualified adult advisors. An initial informative program regarding DeMolay was held on February 9 at Hiram Lodge 646 Maple Ave., Fulton. DeMolay is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive lives.

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