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Eclipse Misconceptions

August 21, 2017 Contributor

Humans have watched eclipses since before the dawn of written history, and during this long span of time our scientific understanding of the physical world has grown enormously. As a consequence, many of the older ideas we had about the causes and effects of total solar eclipses have been replaced by detailed physical explanations. Nevertheless, some older ideas seem remarkably resistant to replacement by the more scientifically-correct explanations.

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Little brown bats are active during this time of year and may be carriers of rabies. The Oswego County Health Department advises people to capture a bat anytime one may have come in contact with a person or pet.

Health Officials Offer Advice on Capturing Bats in the Home

August 21, 2017 Contributor

Over the past few weeks, there has been a sharp increase in the number of Oswego County residents who needed post-exposure rabies treatments because of possible exposure to bats. Bats are typically more active this time of year and it’s critically important that people try to capture any bats that may have come in contact with a person or pet. Humans can develop rabies after undetected exposure to a rabid bat.

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Lee Walker Jr. Announces Bid for Oswego County District 15 Legislator

August 18, 2017 Contributor

Lee Walker Jr., of 131 W. Albany St., has announced his candidacy for Oswego County Legislator, 15th District. No stranger to Oswego’s political scene, Walker Jr. previously served as Fifth Ward representative from 1993 to 1995 and 15th District legislator from 2008 to 2009.

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Exelon Generation Issues Correction To Emergency Preparedness Public Information Brochure

August 18, 2017 Contributor

Residents in the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone surrounding the nuclear power plants in Oswego County recently received a new public information brochure with emergency planning information. An error was identified and corrected. A new brochure is being mailed to residents in the EPZ.

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Town Of Granby Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

August 17, 2017 Contributor

On Wednesday, August 9, Wade J. Midlar, 51, of 554 County Route 85 in the town of Granby was arrested by the New York State Police Major Crimes Unit for one count of Promoting an obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “D” felony.

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The 1850 House, at the corner of East Bridge and Fourth streets,

Grassroots Effort Under Way To save Oswego’s 1850 House

August 17, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Owner said he’s surprised at the support from the grassroots group. He intends to continue fixing up the property and restoring it to the way it looked around 1900. He’s looking forward to working with the group and finding ways to save the building and appreciates their efforts.

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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Federal Funds For 62 NY Community Health Centers

August 17, 2017 Contributor

Today (August 17), U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $6,400,528 in federal funds for 62 New York community health centers. The funding will be allocated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration. In Oswego County, Northern Oswego County Health Services received funds.

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The Oswego County Health Department reported today (August 16) that Eastern equine encephalitis virus was found in three samples of bird-biting mosquitoes collected last week in Oswego County. EEE was detected for the second time this year near Toad Harbor Swamp in Constantia, where two mosquito samples tested positive, and for the first time this year in the Toad Harbor Swamp in West Monroe. Due to these findings, the Oswego County Health Department is taking the necessary steps to conduct aerial spraying of 10,000 acres in and around the Toad Harbor Swamp.

More EEE Found in Oswego County; Health Department Plans Aerial Spraying

August 16, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (August 16) that Eastern equine encephalitis virus was found in three samples of bird-biting mosquitoes collected last week in Oswego County. EEE was detected for the second time this year near Toad Harbor Swamp in Constantia, where two mosquito samples tested positive, and for the first time this year in the Toad Harbor Swamp in West Monroe. Due to these findings, the Oswego County Health Department is taking the necessary steps to conduct aerial spraying of 10,000 acres in and around the Toad Harbor Swamp.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Route 48 Slope Stabilization Project to Begin

August 15, 2017 Contributor

Mayor William J. Barlow Jr. has announced that the city of Oswego Route 48 Slope Stabilization and Roadway Reconstruction Project is set to begin on Monday, August 21. Route 48 will be closed to all through traffic from Munn Street to Murray Street beginning on August 21. It will remain closed until December 2017, when the project is expected to be completed.

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NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Schedule Announced

August 15, 2017 Contributor

In less than two months, the grounds of Oswego Speedway will be invaded by with racecars, drivers, crew members, and DIRTcar Racing fans attending the 46th annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week at Oswego Speedway from October 1-8. Racing’s Biggest Party attracts thousands of fans and competitors from all over the country, all of whom contribute multi-millions of dollars to the local economy.

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