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Oswego Superintendent Delves Into District History

May 30, 2019 Submitted article

The Oswego City School District has been a second home to superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey so an important task he has taken on is to preserve the history and memories behind the educational institution.

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Local Law Enforcement Carries ‘Flame of Hope’ For Special Olympics

May 30, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Members of several local law enforcement agencies carried the “Flame of Hope” for a run from the Oswego Police Department to the Oswego Police Department today (May 29) in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New York. Oswego’s Law Enforcement Torch Run is part of the state-wide event that takes place every year from May through June.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Results Of Code Enforcement Blitz

May 29, 2019 Contributor

The blitz resulted in 125 non-complaint properties being brought into compliance immediately during the 10-day span, most of which involved used furniture and excessive garbage being placed in public space. Three properties did not come into compliance and were ticketed by the Oswego Police Department.

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Student Common Councilors ‘Vote’ To Ban The Sale Of Styrofoam Products Within City Limits.

May 28, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Mayor Billy Barlow and the Oswego Common Council welcomed several Oswego Middle School students into the administration Tuesday night. The students took part in voting on official city resolutions, as well as a mock debate.

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Festival Celebrates Book Character ‘Madeline’ and her Connection to Oswego

May 28, 2019 Contributor

“Madeline” fans can celebrate Oswego’s connection with the children’s book character created by author Ludwig Bemelmans June 1, at Fort Ontario State Historic Site and the nearby Oswego Civic Arts Center.

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Don’t Say ‘Happy’ Memorial Day

May 27, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Once again, the Port City paused to honor and thank the men and women who fought and died for our freedoms. Memorial Day is sacred to all veterans and families of veterans, according to George Hoffman Jr., the master of ceremonies for the 19th year.

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Oswego County Drug Task Force Announces Cocaine Possession Arrests

May 22, 2019 Steve Yablonski

On Tuesday May 21, at approximately 9:30 a.m. investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the Oswego City Police Department, Oswego County Sheriff’s Department, Fulton City Police Department, US Border Patrol, US Homeland Security Investigations and US Internal Revenue Services, executed the first of multiple narcotics related search warrants in Oswego County.

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Budgets Approved, BOE, Library Candidates Elected

May 21, 2019 Steve Yablonski

On Tuesday (May 21), voters approved the Oswego City School District’s budget for 2019-20 school year by an unofficial vote of 957 yes to 454 no. They also elected a newcomer, Heather DelConte and former board president, Lynda Sereno. The top vote-getter, with an unofficial tally of 1,145, was DelConte. Sereno earned the second open seat with an unofficial tally of 1,071.

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Oswego County Planning Seeks Input for 2020 Census

May 21, 2019 Contributor

Those interested are asked to contact the Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning Department by May 31.

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Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency For 8 Counties Impacted By Lake Ontario Flooding

May 20, 2019 Steve Yablonski

OLCOTT, Niagara County – Governor Andrew Cuomo today (May 20) declared a State of Emergency for the eight counties impacted by potential Lake Ontario flooding: Cayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, St. Lawrence and Wayne. […]