Oswego County TodayJanuary 2019FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Mayor Barlow Proposes $200 Reduction to City Sewer Bill

January 19, 2019 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced in his State of the City Address he was proposing a $200 annual reduction in the city sewer bill for homeowners in the city of Oswego. He will officially make his proposal to the Common Council during the Administrative Services Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 22.

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Sandra Scott Travels: ‘The Venice of the North’ Beckons

January 18, 2019 Contributor

Thinking of visiting Europe? Consider Bruges (Brugge in Dutch) this spring. It is a fairy-tale medieval town in the northwest of Belgium often referred to as “The Venice of the North.” Wandering the cobbled streets past medieval buildings and canals is a step into the past. It is one of Europe’s best preserved cities.

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NYSP Advise Be Prepared, Avoid Unnecessary Travel

January 18, 2019 Site Administrator

The New York State Police is advising motorists to avoid any unnecessary driving during the winter storm that is forecast to bring a significant amount of snow to many areas across the state from Saturday into Sunday.

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More than 1,500 Students Named to Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Oneonta

January 18, 2019 Contributor

A total of 1,584 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean’s List honors for the fall 2018 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

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Hannibal High School Artists Earn CNY Scholastic Art Awards

January 18, 2019 Submitted article

Nine Hannibal High School students recently earned recognition for their artistic talents as CNY Scholastic Art Award winners.

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Fire hydrants need to be cleared of snow for safety

FFD Requests: ‘Adopt A Hydrant’ in Wake of Winter Storm

January 18, 2019 Site Administrator

Fulton Fire Chief David Eiffe has issued the following statement in preparation for the impending winter storm anticipated to hit the region this weekend:

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Harborfest Fundraising Chicken BBQ Planned

January 18, 2019 Contributor

Gibby Thompson, owner of Gibby’s Irish Pub on the corner of Lake and West Second streets, has volunteered his cooking expertise and business to play host to the event.

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