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‘Where the Holocaust Came to America’

March 11, 2019 Contributor

Seventy-five years ago, on March 15, 1944, General Order No. 9, Headquarters, Second Service Command, Governors Island, N.Y., took effect and Fort Ontario was placed on “Standby.” Army personnel had already been re-assigned and the few remaining civilian employees were let go in preparation for closing the oldest continuously garrisoned post in the United States.

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Thank An AmeriCorps Member During AmeriCorps Week

March 10, 2019 Contributor

AmeriCorps Week, March 10 through 16, is an opportunity to recognize AmeriCorps members and their community partners for their positive impact and actions to “Get Things Done” at agencies around the county. As a national service program, AmeriCorps addresses critical needs in local communities across the U.S.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Start Time, Traffic Info For St. Patrick’s Parade

March 8, 2019 Contributor

“The Hibernians have stepped up to make the parade an exciting annual event and I appreciate their efforts. I’d like to wish everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day and encourage folks to get outdoors, support the event and celebrate our heritage and culture,” Mayor Billy Barlow said. The Oswego Saint Patrick’s Parade will take place Saturday at 1 p.m.

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St. Baldrick’s Fundraising Heating Up

March 8, 2019 Steve Yablonski

The 13th annual St. Baldrick’s Day in Oswego is set for Sunday, March 31, at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center on East First Street from 1-4 p.m.

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Oswego County Couple Arrested on Assault Charges

March 6, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Today (March 6), State Police in Pulaski arrested Devon M. Buckner, 23, and Sarah A. Diamond, 28, from 27 Marsden Road in Mexico, for Assault 2nd degree, a class “D” felony and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class “A” misdemeanor.

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Oswego Looks To Crack Down On Water Meter Bypass Users

March 5, 2019 Steve Yablonski

At Monday night’s Planning and Development Committee, Mayor Billy Barlow requested approval of amendments to the City Plumbing Code regarding water meter bypasses and other amendments.

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Reps. Katko And Brindisi Call For Immediate Action To Prevent Lake Ontario Flooding

March 5, 2019 Contributor

With Lake Ontario water levels already above average, U.S. Reps. John Katko (NY-24) and Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) today (March 5) sent a bipartisan letter to Lana Pollack, chair of the U.S. Section, International Joint Commission, requesting immediate action to mitigate flood risks for coastal communities.

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Oswego Seeks Funding To Curtail ‘Zombies’

March 4, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Oswego is eligible to apply for up to $150,000. The funds would be used to continue the Port City’s crusade to clean up blighted and vacant properties.

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Construction Begins On New Oswego County DMV and Records Center

February 27, 2019 Contributor

Site preparations are already under way and construction is imminent on the expansion and renovation to the existing Oswego County Records Center and Oswego Department of Motor Vehicles office at 384 E. River Road, Oswego. As such, the Records Center will be closed to the public during construction.

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Oswego Passes Expansion Of Tax Exemption Eligibility For Senior Citizens

February 27, 2019 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow proposed, and the council voted to update and expand several tax exemptions for Oswego residents 65 years old and older, likely living on fixed incomes. He also asked, and received, approval for two new tax exemptions to city residents.

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