Month: January 2018

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Exelon Generation’s Three Upstate Nuclear Plants Ran At Full Capacity During Winter Storm Grayson

January 10, 2018 Contributor

As Winter Storm Grayson pounded the East Coast with high winds, bone-chilling temperatures and historic power demands, Exelon Generation’s Upstate New York nuclear facilities, including R.E. Ginna, Nine Mile Point and FitzPatrick, operated at 100 percent power, delivering critical electricity to more than three million homes and businesses during near-record levels of demand for power.

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Council OKs Memorial For Oswego Safety Advocate

January 9, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego Common Council sailed through a light agenda. The council accepted the donation of a memorial bench in memory of Billie Crandall Brady, recognizing her dedication to the Oswego Community. She lost her battle with cancer on Feb. 1, 2017. Her husband, Dennis, requested the bench be placed in Breitbeck Park. Councilors also approved seeking a grant to enhance the city’s animal shelter.

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CNN Analyst, Attorney, Activist Bakari Sellers To Speak at SUNY Oswego

January 9, 2018 Contributor

CNN analyst Bakari Sellers, an attorney and progressive activist, will headline SUNY Oswego’s 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at 6 p.m. Feb. 1, in Waterman Theatre. The event is free but ticketed; members of the general public can pick up tickets starting Jan. 24, at Marano Campus Center box office or by calling 315-312-3073.

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Mexico Middle School eighth grade studio art students Marcus Babcock and Alexis Plumley show off their art pieces, which received awards in the regional Scholastic art competition.
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Mexico Middle, High School Students Win Art Honors

January 9, 2018 Submitted article

The talent of several Mexico Academy and Central School District middle and high school students stood out among thousands of entries in the recent Scholastic art competition. The highest level of achievement, a gold key, was awarded to Mexico Middle School eighth grade studio art student Alexis Plumley for her “Golden Giraffe” entry in the ceramics and glass category.

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Shaping The Future Of Agriculture One Voice At A Time

January 9, 2018 Contributor

As we welcome in a new year, 2018 brings a new opportunity for New York State to highlight what makes it so special. Agriculture – our farms, growers, producers and related agribusinesses – leads the way. As New York State’s leading industry and a major driver of the state’s economy, this is the time to make sure it remains as such.

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Fulton Block Builders Fundraising Campaign Begins with ‘Firsts’ for 2018

January 9, 2018 Contributor

The Fundraising Campaign for 2018 has started off with several momentous firsts. Universal Metal Works launched the first business support for the grassroots revitalization project, Fulton Block Builders (FBB) 2018 campaign.  Legislator James Karasek, representing the 22nd District in the Oswego County Legislature is the first public official to pledge financial support to the FBB 2018 Fundraising Campaign. Dennis and Kellie Merlino make the first community member contribution in support of the 2018 Fulton Block Builder program. The Merlinos went to the Fulton Block Builder website and made a $10.00 monthly recurring contribution.

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