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Seated left to right - Police Officer and President of the Police Union (Lake City Police Club) Kevin Hadcock, Mayor Billy Barlow, Standing left to right - Officer Scott Verberg, Officer Brandon Porter, Officer Eric Shaffer, Sergeant Joshua LaRue, Sergeant Justin D'Elia, Sergeant James DuFrane, and Police Chief Tory L. DeCaire.

Mayor Barlow Inks Deal With Police Union To Benefit US Veterans

November 11, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow met recently with the Oswego Police Union (Lake City Police Club) representatives to sign a memorandum of agreement. It would provide a mechanism to reconcile the City – Union contract language with New York State Law which allows qualified US Veterans the ability to “buy-back” their military time to use toward their New York State Retirement benefit.

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Anthony Pauldine prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open the Cahill building project on Thursday.

Mayor Barlow Heralds Re-Opening of Historic Cahill Building

November 8, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The Port City celebrated the latest incarnation of the historic Cahill Building on Thursday afternoon. Built in 1828, it is now a luxurious residential apartment building in downtown Oswego after being completely rehabilitated by local developer Anthony Pauldine. A ribbon cutting was held to officially celebrate the rebirth of the Port City landmark.

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Inez Manor Parker has been chosen as a recipient of the Sherman C. Ward Jr. Distinguished Volunteer Award for 2018 by the Theater Association of New York State.

Oswego Players’ Inez Manor Parker Wins State Theater Award

November 7, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego Players’ president emeritus Inez Manor Parker has been chosen as a recipient of the 2018 Sherman C. Ward, Jr., Distinguished Volunteer Award from (TANYS) the Theater Association of New York State.

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Voting Results 11/06/2018

November 6, 2018 Steve Yablonski

As the polls close at 9 p.m., we’re certain that Don Hilton will be the next Oswego County Sheriff; Paul House will continue to serve as the County Legislator representing District 8; and Patty Ritchie is still State Senator for the 48th District.

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A Look at 2018 General Election Ballot Options

November 5, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The 2018 general election is today — Tuesday, November 6. Polls will be open across Oswego County from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Several state and local decisions will appear on the ballot. Here is a final look at what will appear on the 2018 general election ballot across Oswego County.

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Mexico Man Charged in Candy Tampering Incident

November 5, 2018 Steve Yablonski

A Mexico man has been charged in connection with the candy tampering incident on Halloween. At 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 3, sheriff’s deputies charged Jeffrey C. Beardslee, 58, of 26 S. Jefferson St., Mexico, with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor.

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Planning Under Way For Salvation Army Kettle Drive

November 4, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The organization that does so much for others is gearing up for its biggest fundraising event of the year. The Oswego County Salvation Army has begun planning for this year’s Red Kettle Campaign. The need is to raise more than $100,000.

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Firefighters battled a blaze at 9 Porter St. on Saturday night. (Joe Falcetti Photo)

Vacant Oswego House Burns

November 4, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Oswego Firefighters were alerted of a structure fire at 9 Porter St. on the city’s west side a little after 10 p.m. Saturday (November 3). Police reported the building fully involved and heavy winds pushing flames toward a neighboring home.

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Mayor Barlow Proposes Free Public Ice Skating for City Residents

November 2, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced his proposal to waive all fees associated with public ice skating at the city of Oswego public ice rinks. Previously, fees for open ice skating ranged from $1.50 per visit to $3 per visit depending on age. “Oswego families pay for these facilities already through their property taxes and should not have to pay a fee again,” the mayor said..

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Oswego County Trio Accused of Benefit Scam

November 1, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Onondaga County Sheriff’s Detectives have charged three people from Oswego County accused of going door-to-door to scam residents out of money utilizing a photo of a six year old town of Geddes girl, who was diagnosed last year with stage three Wilms Disease.

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