Oswego County TodayDecember 2017FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Cold Case Tuesday: State Police Continue To Investigate The 1973 Death Of An Oneida Castle Woman

December 5, 2017 Contributor

On July 26, 1973, Martha Louise Allen was reported missing by her grandfather from their residence in Oneida Castle. He had last seen her on July 25 at approximately 8:30 a.m., when he left the residence to go to the Syracuse area for the day. On August 17, 1973, a boater on Black Creek, in the area of Verona Beach State Park, located a partially decomposed female body in the water. The body was later identified as Martha L. Allen.

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Agnes Malone LaClair, 89

December 5, 2017 Contributor

Agnes J. Malone LaClair, 89, formerly of Sterling, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017, at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego.

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Pictured are Katie Brasser, John Proctor, Jennifer Parrish, Tom Salvador, Jenn Reebel and Kaitlyn Wallis of Novelis, Scriba Can and Bottle and Oswego Speedway with the Novelis banner and $8,300 check from this season’s Fan Can Chase.

13th Novelis ‘Fan Can Chase’ Raises $8,300; 138,000 Cans Collected

December 5, 2017 Contributor

Throughout the 2017 season, 138,000 cans were collected for the 13th annual addition of the Fan Can Chase which pushed the all-time total to nearly 1.4 million. This made for a total dollar amount of $8,300 which will be donated to charities.

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Weather Notebook For December 5, 2017

December 5, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Mild but quite breezy with rain likely today. High in the upper 40s.

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Nurses and public health educators from the County Health Department are reminding people to protect themselves and their loved ones from the flu by getting the influenza vaccine. First row, from left, are Lauren Lok, Emily Boyle and Jodi Martin. Standing, from left, are Sonia Robinson, Tina Bourgeois, Anna McNamara, Chantel Eckert and Jennifer Purtell. The health department offers flu shots Monday through Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at the Nick Sterio Public Health Clinic, 70 Bunner St., Oswego.

Oswego County Health Department Urges You to Fight the Flu

December 5, 2017 Contributor

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to hospitalization or death. People of every age, including people in good health, are at risk of flu. People who get the flu vaccine also protect the people around them,

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Oswego Lions Club Plan 21st Annual Comedy Night

December 5, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego Lions Club will present “Roar with Laughter” staring headliner and veteran comic Nick Sterio, an Oswego native who is returning to his hometown for a night of comedy, and Erica Spera as opener, on January 26 at The American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.; show begins at 8 p.m.

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‘Early Bird’ Drawing For Lion’s Loot February 2018

December 5, 2017 Contributor

The Fulton Lions Club’s second and final “Lions Loot” sweepstakes Early Bird drawing will be drawn at the February 2018 board meeting. A total of five names will be drawn for the prize of $100 each.

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Fulton Community Band To Present Annual Christmas Concert Dec. 17

December 5, 2017 Contributor

The sounds of the holiday season will once again be shared at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at the annual Fulton Community Band Christmas Concert in the G. Ray Bodley High School auditorium. The concert is free and FMA is providing free bus transportation to and from the concert for residents of Towpath Towers, Fulton Mill Apartments Meadowbrook and Oak Street Apartments.

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Planting The Seeds For New York State’s Future

December 5, 2017 Contributor

For many New Yorkers agriculture is not just their livelihood, it is a way of life. From food to employment opportunities, because agriculture is our state’s leading industry, every person – one way or another – depends on our farmers and agribusiness owners. While this success is something every New Yorker should be proud of, we cannot take it for granted.

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Oswego Looks To Improve Energy Usage In City-Owned Buildings

December 4, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Mayor Billy Barlow requested consideration from the Common Council to adopt a resolution establishing Energy Benchmark Requirements for city-owned municipal buildings. Collecting, reporting and sharing building energy data on a regular basis allows city officials and the public to better understand the energy performance of municipal buildings relative to similar buildings nationwide.

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