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Union Reps Rebut Developer’s Comments, Support Councilor Wilmott

February 11, 2019 Steve Yablonski

It was standing-room-only in the Council Chambers Monday night as dozens of union members turned out to rebut comments made by local developer Anthony Pauldine. The Oswego businessman spoke at a recent public session to express umbrage over being picketed late last year at the grand opening of the renovated Cahill Building.

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Legislature’s Community Safety Initiative Committee Holds Forum

February 10, 2019 Contributor

It has been nearly a year since the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that claimed the lives of 17 students and staff members and injured another 17. In the wake of that tragedy, along with other mass shootings that have dominated the headlines in recent years, the Oswego County Legislature created a special committee to address public safety issues in schools and communities.

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State Police: Driver Falls Asleep, Causes 3-Vehicle Crash

February 8, 2019 Site Administrator

State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred today (February 8) at the intersection of State Route 3 and State Route 104 in the town of Hannibal. The driver was ticketed. One person was hospitalized.

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NYS Sheriffs’ Association Awards Scholarship

February 8, 2019 Contributor

A graduate of the Hannibal Central School District who is now in his second semester at Cayuga Community College has received a scholarship from the New York State Sheriffs’ Association.

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Citywide Informational Meeting Slated for ORA’s 2019 Block Challenge Grants

February 8, 2019 Contributor

The Oswego Renaissance Association will hold a free citywide informational meeting on February 28 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, 120 W. Fifth St. (at West Cayuga Street). The meeting will begin with a short presentation of how the program(s) work followed with time for questions and answers.

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County Tourism Office Provides Free Publicity for Summer and Fall Events

February 7, 2019 Contributor

Events that take place between May 1 and Oct. 31 will be posted on the county tourism website and listed in the calendar brochure, which is widely distributed at travel and vacation shows, chambers of commerce, NYS Thruway information centers, businesses and other outlets.

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DA Greg Oakes Announces Re-Election Bid

February 6, 2019 Contributor

Oakes said, “I have spent my career protecting the families of Oswego County. My job is to seek justice, advocate for victims and hold offenders accountable. I hope to continue this important work for our community.”

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Mayor Barlow Announces $15,000 For Richardson-Bates House Museum

February 5, 2019 Steve Yablonski

At Monday night’s Administrative Services Committee,
Mayor Billy Barlow announced a proposed $15,000 grant for the Richardson-Bates House Museum to be put towards repairs to the roof of the museum. The repair is desperately needed to prevent future damage to the museum. The mayor asked the committee to send the request to the full council for approval.

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Pair Arrested Following ‘Check The Welfare Of’ Complaint

February 4, 2019 Site Administrator

A Hannibal man was found to be wanted on warrants and was also charged today with endangering the welfare of a child. A woman at the residence was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child.

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Oswego County Land Bank Works To Improve Neighborhoods

February 4, 2019 Contributor

The Oswego County Land Bank continues its mission of improving local neighborhoods in Oswego County. The agency was created in 2016 by a resolution of the Oswego County Legislature to address the problem of run-down or vacant properties that create economic strife in communities across the county.

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