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Oswego Daily News

Seaway Hits Post Recession High With 40 Million Tonnes Of Cargo

The Seaway concluded the 2014 navigation season with 40 million tonnes of cargo, which represents a full recovery from the 2009 global financial crisis and its ensuing aftermath. The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation announced Jan. 12 that the Seaway closed for the season on January 1, 2015, with the eastbound vessel Sten Bergen transiting the St. Lambert Lock in Montreal at 00:22 a.m. The last vessel to exit the Welland Canal was the Algoma Navigator at 8:00 a.m. on December 31.

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Chance For Local Poets To Be Recognized

Starting Jan 31, The Jay Trisolino Poetry contest begins taking submissions (and will continue taking them until March 7) for a contest seeking the best, most original poetry in the region. Through this contest, The Utica Writers Club honors a long-time member of the club and all the other great poets in the NY with recognition and monetary prizes.

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Oswego Daily News

Busy Night For Oswego Board Of Education; Athletic Director Resigns

The Oswego City School District Board of Education met on Monday night and its vote resulted in a major administrative change. In a unanimous vote, the board accepted the resignation of Athletic Director Michael Conners, effective on February 2. He was appointed, effective February 2, as a physical education teacher at Kingsford Park Elementary School. Conners will receive a salary of $85,232 for the 10-month position, which is the identical salary he earned for the 12-month athletic director position.

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