Oswego County TodaySeptember 2014FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Senator Ritchie is pictured in front of the Parsons Road Culvert with Hannibal Town Supervisor Ron Greeleaf

Ritchie Delivers $100,000 For Transportation Improvements In CNY

September 4, 2014 Contributor

Senator Patty Ritchie has announced she has secured $100,000 in special funding to improve transportation in Oswego County by replacing culverts in the towns of Hannibal and West Monroe. “Doing things like replacing culverts and repairing roads helps to improve our local communities by making transportation more efficient and safer for local residents,” she said. “I’m pleased to be able to provide this funding, which will allow the Towns of Hannibal and West Monroe manage the costs associated with making necessary improvements to their roadways.”

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Bill Crist Tapped to lead United Way Board

September 4, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Executive Director of the United Way of Greater Oswego County, Melanie Trexler has announced that Bill Crist, superintendent of Schools for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, will officially take over the reins as president of the agency’s board of directors at the United Way’s 2014 / 2015 Kickoff Breakfast, September 10, at the American Foundry. Crist follows out-going United Way Board President Kathy Fenlon.

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Oswego To Set Public Hearing On Code For Vacant Buildings

September 4, 2014 Steve Yablonski

The Administrative Services Committee tweaked the proposed Vacant Buildings Code on Tuesday night. The Quality of Life Committee presented the tentative new code to councilors recently for their review.
Councilors Tuesday night opted to include “at fair market value” in the section dealing with attempts to sell the building. And, they upped the level of the fine to $250.

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Guaranteed $1,000 Winner’s Purse Paid in Kartway’s Fall Frenzy 200 Championships on September 20

September 4, 2014 Contributor

Oswego Kartway officials announced Wednesday that a guaranteed winner’s share of $1,000 will be up for grabs between the Stock Heavy 100 and the Clone Heavy 100 at the Kartway’s Fall Frenzy 200 Championships to be held on September 20.

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Darlene K. Chappell, 58

September 3, 2014 Contributor

Darlene K. Chappell, 58, of Fulton, died Monday September 1, 2014, at University Hospital, Syracuse, after a long illness.

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Council Committee OKs Parking Plan

September 3, 2014 Steve Yablonski

A request by David Wahrendorf, owner of a single-family dwelling at 54 Liberty St., for proposed use of public space for use to park six vehicles was approved by the Physical Services Committee. The full council will consider it at its next meeting if all the requirements are met.

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