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Oswego Common Council Handles Brief Agenda
Councilors approved a budget amendment in order to purchase new dockage at the International Marina. They also approved several requests to use public space.
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Part Of 104 East Down To One (Eastbound) Lane
On Tuesday, April 10,and Wednesday, April 11, the two eastbound lanes in front of the new CountryMax Store on State Route 104 between Shampine Drive and Eugene Saloga Drive in the city of Oswego will be reduced to one lane through the center turn lane due to necessary construction work.
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St. Baldrick’s Organizers: ‘We Are Having A Party!’
This year’s St. Baldrick’s Day in Oswego head-shaving fundraiser for childhood cancer research funds will have a more family-friendly feel to it. Planning committee member Terra Pritchard said, “We want families to come and have a good time, whether they know anyone shaving or not.” To that end, there will be face-painting, cotton candy and popcorn, live music and more.
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Huge Amount Of Aluminum Rolling Into Port
“This is the 40th railcar we received since January,” William Scriber, acting executive director of the Port of Oswego Authority, told Oswego County Today. “We basically had no railcars the two previous years. We are aggressively going at increasing our aluminum at the port.”
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Oswego County DSS Reports $1.1 Million Savings in 2017
The Oswego County Department of Social Services reported 105 cases of people whose applications for public assistance were either denied or withdrawn in 2017. This resulted in $1.1 million in savings of avoided benefits costs for county taxpayers. These cases involved attempts by people to collect benefits that they weren’t eligible for.
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Harborfest Announces Fireworks Sponsorships, Entertainment
Oswego Harborfest today (April 5) announced a new multi-year agreement with its new Grucci Fireworks sponsors – Exelon Generation and Pathfinder Bank. Entertainment for the festival also announced. Headliners include Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles), Almost Queen, Changes in Latitude and more. This year, Harborfest is scheduled for July 26 through 29. “Breitbeck Park will be rocking opening night with all of Queen’s hits. The sing-along of Bohemian Rhapsody will be a moment you don’t want to miss,” the president of the festival’s board said.
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Summer Events Requests Head To Council
At this week’s Physical Services Committee meeting, the Special Events Committee got the ball rolling on several summertime events in the Port City.
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State DOT Begins Intersection Improvement Project On Route 481
New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas today (April 3) announced that construction has begun on a $1.9 million project to improve safety on State Route 481 at County Route 45 in the town of Volney. The project will reconfigure the intersection to allow only right turns onto Route 481.
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Jeff Coakley Named Oswego Hospital Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Oswego Health President and CEO Michael Harlovic announced the appointment of Jeff Coakley to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Oswego Hospital. “It is my pleasure to announce Jeff’s appointment as he continues to advance in his career at Oswego Health,” said Harlovic.
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Port City Moves Ahead With Dock Replacement Plan
At Monday night’s meeting of the Administrative Services Committee Tom Kells, DPW commissioner, requested a general budget amendment and authorization to purchase new dockage for the International Marina. Several of the docks have reached the end of their lifespan and have been severely damaged. The request totals $58,343.21 for 10 units plus shipping and handling, he said.