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Ritchie

Continuing New York’s Tradition Of County Fairs

Whether it is the smell of wonderful food or the sound of children laughing as they enjoy midway rides, for many people, local fairs are an annual, summertime tradition. Local fairs in New York State attract millions of people who want to both be entertained and learn more about agriculture, including animals found on the farm, as well as where their food comes from. Local fairs do just that, and highlight New York’s leading industry while also helping people recognize the need to support our hardworking farm families.

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Oswego Daily News

Mayor Barlow Announces Independence Day Parade Award Winners

Mayor Billy Barlow announced the winners of the float contests following the city of Oswego’s Fourth of July Independence Day Parade. The parade participants and floats were judged as they passed East Park (Washington Square) by Oswego City Clerk Mark Tesoriero, Council Vice President Kevin Hill and Executive Director of the Oswego Chamber of Commerce Katie Toomey.

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FLIPPING THE SWITCH – Dave Hall, commercial construction superintendent for Tesla, prepares to “flip the switch” energizing Oswego County’s largest solar field as county officials look on. The county’s eight solar projects will produce over one-third of electricity used by the county’s facilities over the course of a year, providing significant financial and environment benefits. Pictured with Hall from left are Oswego County Administrator Philip Church; Oswego County Legislator Linda Lockwood, District 11; D. Mark Powell, director of the Oswego County Solid Waste Department; Oswego County Legislature Chairman Shane Broadwell, District 17; David Turner, director of the Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning Department; and Oswego County Legislator Stephen M. Walpole, District 14.
Oswego Daily News

Oswego County Launches Major Renewable Energy Project

The project, which originally began in 2014, is part of the NY-SUN program administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. The 2 MW system, which covers about 10 acres next to the Bristol Hill Landfill site on NY Route 3, came at no cost to the county and is predicted to save nearly $5 million over the next 20 years.

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