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Oswego County Legislature Extends Gradual Tax Exemption for Home Improvements

March 15, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature has extended a partial tax exemption to homeowners who make capital improvements of $5,000 or more on their residences. The exemption is limited to $80,000 in increased assessed value, based on the increased market value due to reconstruction or improvement projects. First adopted in 2015, the Legislature voted Thursday, March 15, to extend the home improvement exemption until 2028.

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State Police Seek Public Assistance With Identifying Suspect In Surveillance Photo

March 15, 2018 Steve Yablonski

State Police is seeking public assistance in identifying an individual regarding a criminal mischief investigation at the Nice-N-Easy store on State Route 13 in the town of Williamstown. On February 18, at 1:54 a.m., a customer became angry when the cashier refused to sell him beer and damaged the store’s front counter.

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Forget The Snow, Rudy’s Opening Heralds The Arrival Of Spring

March 15, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The iconic eatery, celebrating its 72nd season, opened on Wednesday in spite of the winter-like conditions. It’s being open by the third generation of the same family.

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Mark Dufore displays his award Wednesday. He is flanked by Clark Stanton, left, and Patrick Dewine.

United Way Salutes Volunteers, Presents Awards

March 14, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The United Way of Greater Oswego County held its Salute to Volunteers and Leadership Giving Luncheon Wednesday at The American Foundry. The Outstanding Special Event award was presented to Dufores Jewelry. Burritt Motors was the recipient of the Spirit of Community award.

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Oswego Gears Up For Paving Season

March 13, 2018 Steve Yablonski

At Monday night’s Common Council meeting, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to seek bids for the 2018 Paving Project. The $827,350 plan includes some of the Port City’s major streets and high traffic areas. The city will purchase a machine designed to move quickly throughout city streets, with minimal personnel required, to patch potholes and address worn areas, the mayor said.

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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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