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Artists of Houston Ballet II perform an excerpt from the classic "The Sleeping Beauty." They company is scheduled to dance that, as well as neoclassical and contemporary pieces at 7:30 p.m. March 24, at SUNY Oswego's Waterman Theatre. For tickets, visit any college box office, navigate to tickets.oswego.edu or call 315-312-2141.

Houston Ballet II To Perform Classic, Contemporary Pieces At SUNY Oswego

March 13, 2018 Contributor

The internationally touring Houston Ballet II — one of the nation’s premier second companies — will provide a “rare treat” for Central New Yorkers as it performs a diverse range of classic and contemporary works at 7:30 p.m. March 24, on SUNY Oswego’s Waterman Theatre stage. From the classic “The Sleeping Beauty” to “Joplin,” a neoclassical work by the Houston Ballet’s artistic director, Stanton Welch, Houston Ballet II’s program promises to showcase what Playbill calls “the crème de la crème” of rising professional dancers.

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Councilor: Local Law An Opportunity For Neighbors To Help Neighbors

March 12, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The Common Council approved Local Law #1 of 2018 on Monday night. The law aggressively increases the enforcement, fines and penalties for property maintenance issues such as tall grass, un-shoveled sidewalks, exposed garbage and the tidiness of property visible from city streets. If you snowblow in front of your house, why not go a few more feet and clear in front of your neighbor’s? the council president asked rhetorically. “If you get people on board to try to make the city better … this could be the start of something pretty nice,” he said.

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Members of the Central Square Robotic Club’s VEX team the Robo Eagles Ethan Wells, Spencer Wells, Matt Stewart, Noah Toleson and Forest Kerr have punched their ticket to the VEX World Championships in Lousiville.

Central Square VEX Robotics Team Wins Big At NYS finals, Qualifies For World Championships

March 12, 2018 Submitted article

The Central Square Robotics Club’s VEX team, the Robo Eagles, had a huge day at the recent New York State Championships, taking home several top awards and qualifying for the VEX World Championships in Lousiville, Kentucky.

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AmeriCorps Week Recognizes Oswego County Members

March 11, 2018 Contributor

AmeriCorps Week is an annual event which recognizes the people and programs who are dedicated to “Get Things Done.” AmeriCorps Week is celebrated this year from March 11-17. “This provides a local opportunity to acknowledge AmeriCorps members for their impact on our area and to thank community partners who make AmeriCorps possible,” said Christopher Metz, Oswego County AmeriCorps program coordinator.

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A Few Scenes From Oswego’s St. Patrick’s Parade

March 11, 2018 Steve Yablonski

It was a great day for a parade in the Port City on Saturday The sun was was out and the sky was blue. The windchill made it feel like it was in the 20s but no one seemed to mind.

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Police: Pulaski Woman Had Sex With Minor

March 9, 2018 Steve Yablonski

At 3:14 p.m. on Thursday March 8, sheriff’s deputies arrested Martha L. Matteson, 36, of US Route 11, Bldg. 5240, Apt. 1, Pulaski, for Use of a Child in Sexual Performance, a class C felony and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor.

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Youngsters enjoy the 2017 egg hunt. (OCT file photo)

Oswego City Easter Egg Hunt Slated March 31

March 9, 2018 Steve Yablonski

There will be four start times, one for each age group. 10 a.m. for ages 3-5. There will be a special section roped-off for toddlers, 2 years old or younger, to hunt for bigger eggs.
11 a.m. for ages 6-8.
noon for ages 9-11.
1 p.m.- for any age child with special needs.

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Fatal Vehicle – Pedestrian Accident Under Investigation

March 8, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Leigh E. Pooler, 91, of 130 Philips Road in the Town of Granby was crossing the road when he was struck by a on coming vehicle, according to police. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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Novelis Reacts To Trump Tariffs

March 8, 2018 Steve Yablonski

“Novelis believes in free and fair trade to ensure a level playing field globally, and we appreciate the administration’s focus on strengthening the U.S. aluminum industry. However, broad tariffs on aluminum imports do not target the core problem of aluminum overcapacity in China boosted by government subsidies.”

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University Police Makes Felony Arrest In False Threat Incident

March 8, 2018 Steve Yablonski

At approximately 10 a.m., on Wednesday, University Police received a call about a student who was verbally disruptive in a classroom in the Marano Campus Center. Officers conducted a thorough search and discovered an object that they believed might be hazardous. A formal investigation commenced with the help of the Oswego County District Attorney’s Office and the Oswego City Fire Department, who quickly determined that the object wasn’t hazardous and confirmed that the SUNY Oswego campus community was never in any danger.

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