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Port City Celebrates Independence Day
Oswego’s Fourth of July parade is hot and humid – but still attracts a nice crowd
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Section Of East Albany Street Dedicated in Honor of Caruso Brothers
With the sound of heavy metal thunder revving up in the background, Romey Caruso unveiled a road sign memorializing father and uncles, Harry, George and Bill Caruso. The trio, founders of the iconic Oswego Speedway, was honored Saturday afternoon across the street from the iconic Oswego Speedway. The stretch of East Albany Street will now be known as Caruso Brothers Boulevard in their honor.
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Oswego County Offices Begin Summer Hours July 2
The Oswego County Legislature has adopted summer hours for departments in the Legislative Office Building at 46 E. Bridge St., Oswego. Beginning July 2 and ending Aug. 31, offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Oswego County Health Department and Emergency Management Urge Precautions
Forecasts for dangerous high heat over this weekend are a reminder for Oswego County residents to take precautions to stay cool and avoid heat-related illnesses, the Oswego County Health Department and Emergency Management Office advise.
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Mourning The Capital Gazette’s Loss
We make our living with words. But, at times like these, our tool box doesn’t contain any instruments that adequately convey the myriad emotions we’re dealing with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you? That phrase is quickly becoming an almost meaningless cliché, a knee-jerk response to the increasing number of gun violence incidents today such as Thursday’s murder of five newspaper staff members.
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Mayor Barlow Invites Public to Independence Day Celebration
The Fourth of July Independence Day Parade begins at 1 p.m. on July 1, starting at Oswego High School along Liberty Street, heading east on State Route 104/Bridge Street and turning north on East Seventh Street, ending at Fort Ontario.
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Public Invited To Speedway Street Dedication
Romey Caruso invited the public to a ceremony recognizing his father and uncles, Harry, George and Bill Caruso. The trio, founders of the iconic Oswego Speedway, will be memorialized on Saturday, June 30. A section of East Albany Street near the speedway will officially be renamed Caruso Brothers Boulevard in their honor.
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Mayor Barlow Proposes Partnership With County DSS To Ensure Safe Housing
Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (June 28) a proposed partnership between the city of Oswego and Oswego County Department of Social Services that will require a landlord receiving rental assistance payments for their tenants from the Oswego County Department of Social Services to demonstrate compliance with all city of Oswego laws and regulations and must possess a valid city of Oswego Rental Permit.
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Haunted History Trail of New York State Wins 2018 PRism Award
The statewide tourism trail earned two recognitions for excellence in marketing and public relations – one first-place PRism Award and one Award of Excellence. The PRism was awarded for the Trail’s “Spooky” Social Media. In 2017, they hired Break the Ice Media, to create and execute a strategy around Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Channels, with a goal to increase reach, tap into new audiences and increase overnight visitation.
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A Heat Wave Is Coming – Are You Ready?
A heat wave – three consecutive days of 90+ degrees – is forecast headed into the weekend with temperatures flaring up to near 100 for Sunday’s Independence Day Parade. Those most at risk for heat-related illness are young children and the elderly. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 90s with high humidity on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.