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COVID-19 Statistics Update, April 14, 2020

April 14, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been two additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative number is 47 cases across the county and of those, 30 have recovered and two have died.

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Unique Partnership Could Save Lives During Pandemic

April 14, 2020 Contributor

With a strain on materials and the shortage of ventilators across the country, community hospitals need to be more resourceful than ever to be prepared should COVID-19 patients need critical treatment in their facility. Lucky for Oswego Health, a unique partnership has evolved with SUNY Oswego.

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Local Organizations Aim To Help Homeless During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 14, 2020 Contributor

Commercials blare all day long, reminding viewers to remain at home and wash their hands frequently; casting light on the elderly and immuno-compromised’s extreme susceptibility in catching the coronavirus. Yet, we hear little about some of the most vulnerable within our communities: the homeless.

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SUNY Oswego Students Win 8 Broadcasting Awards

April 14, 2020 Contributor

SUNY Oswego students and student-run WTOP-10 TV and WNYO 88.9 FM recently added a combined eight new awards to their list of accomplishments through the New York State Broadcasters Association’s annual Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting.

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Fulton Police Ask For Help Finding Missing 14 Year-Old – FOUND

April 14, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

We are currently investigating a Missing Person complaint involving 14 year-old Kiera Purdy. Kiera was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans torn at the knees and a red, white and black backpack. If you have seen Kiera or know of her whereabouts please contact the police department at (315)-598-2007.

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Oswego Common Council Meets Via Video Conference

April 14, 2020 Contributor

Oswego held its Common Council meeting tonight, April 13, via video conference, when it discussed and voted on eleven resolutions.

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Tops Increases Safety Measures For Store Associates

April 13, 2020 Contributor

Beginning this week, Tops will be rolling out additional safety measures at all of its 162 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

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Mindy Lynn Terramiggi Aguzar

April 13, 2020 Contributor

Mindy Lynn Terramiggi Aguzar, 40, of Fulton, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 after a fighting battle of SLE Lupus and Lung disease and she will join her mother in heaven where she is able to breathe.

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Michelle “Shelly” Smith Wilber

April 13, 2020 Contributor

Michelle “Shelly” Smith Wilber, 66, of Oswego, New York, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at University Hospital after battling a long illness.

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CNY Arts Center Executive Director Gives Update

April 13, 2020 Contributor

I’ve been wondering what changes are in store for the Arts Center after all this crisis is over. Will we go back to business as usual? Will the audience come back or will we be afraid to sit too close? We like our intimate theatre of 80 seats, but right now that’s too intimate. What will change look like for us?

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