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‘The Show Must Go On’ Midway Drive-In Opens With Special Memorial Showing

July 10, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Midway Drive-In in Minetto is opening for the 69th season with a two-movie feature for the first week showing Transformers (PG-13) and Baywatch (R ) from Friday July 14 – Thursday July 20. But first, the season will officially kick off with a memorial showing of “A Reason to Celebrate” a documentary by Peter Mahan in honor of Midway Drive-In’s long time owner whose unexpected passing delayed the opening as family and community alike mourned a great loss. John Nagelschmidt V had owned the Midway Drive-In in Minetto since 1986, a natural progression following 20 years previous of working and managing the theater since his first day after picking up a job in high school that quickly turned into a developing passion. The documentary will be shown on July 13, with free admission.

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Symphoria Performs at Fort Ontario On July 16

July 10, 2017 Contributor

Central New York’s musician-led cooperative orchestra, Symphoria will perform a free outdoor concert at Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego, New York on July 16 at 7:30 p.m.

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Police: Man Allegedly Kidnapped, Raped Woman

July 7, 2017 Contributor

On July 6, Oswego City Police investigators arrested 45-year-old Bruce D. Williams of Oswego, following an investigation into a domestic incident. It is alleged that from July 1, at about 1 p.m., to July 4, at about 7 a.m., while at the defendant’s residence, Williams held an adult female victim, with whom he was familiar, against her will. He allegedly struck her and also raped her.

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Governor Announces More Than $23 Million To Pave Nearly 150 Miles Of Roads Across CNY

July 7, 2017 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday announced $23.5 million for projects to pave and repair 146.9 lane miles of state roads across Central New York this summer and fall. The infrastructure investment, which complements “Central NY Rising” – the region’s successful strategy to grow the economy and create new opportunities – includes projects in Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties. The projects will be completed this year.

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Winning Projects For Oswego’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative Announced

July 6, 2017 Steve Yablonski

As Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul announced the winning projects for Oswego’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, she paused and apologized for taking so long. But, “there’s a lot of progress going on here!” she quickly added. State, local agencies will collaborate with Regional Economic Development Council to revitalize downtown, modernize infrastructure and boost the local economy. Speaking at the Children’s Museum of Oswego today (July 6), Hochul officially proclaimed the winning projects selected for the Port City as part of the state’s $100 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

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Victims Identified In Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-81

July 6, 2017 Steve Yablonski

UPDATE: On Wednesday at 11:38 p.m., A 2015 Western Star milk tanker operated by 38-year-old Charles T. Howard III, from Watertown, was traveling northbound on I-81 when he swerved to avoid striking deer on the highway. A 2002 Mercury Sable, operated by Corey E. Moore, 50, from Canton, was traveling north on I-81 when he was unable to avoid striking the tanker. Moore, along with two passengers in the vehicle, Gregg P. Williams, 58, from De Kalb Junction, NY, and Roderick C. Cota, 63, from Norwood, NY, were all pronounced deceased at the scene. Shortly thereafter, a 2011 Subaru, operated by Moon John Kim, 52, from Ellicott City, Maryland, was also traveling north on I-81 when he struck the same tanker. He too was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Three Board members are sworn in on Wednesday. From right to left: Brian Chetney, Brandon Lagoe and Sam Tripp.

Oswego School Board Names Officers For 2017-18 School Year

July 5, 2017 Steve Yablonski

A year after they were sworn in as new Oswego school board members, Aimee Callen and James Bell took the oath of office again – this time as the new leaders of the board. In a brief reorganizational meeting July 5, the Oswego school board appointed its slate of officers for the 2017-2018 school year and swore in new members Brian Chetney and Brandon Lagoe and returning veteran Sam Tripp.

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The Nina and Pinta head to Oswego a few years ago for a previous festival. They will return later this month. (OCT file photo)

Tall Ships Event Request Sails To Council

July 4, 2017 Steve Yablonski

A request regarding the Festival of Ships event floated to the full council for consideration. At Monday’s Physical Services Committee meeting, Justin Rudgick, Community Development Director, introduced the request from Mercedes Niess of the Maritime Museum regarding the tall ship event to be held on July 21-23, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the West First Street Pier. “It’s a fantastic event,” Rudgick told the committee.

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Jesse Corfield, a 2014 SUNY Oswego graduate, is among a select group of U.S. citizens chosen to teach abroad in the upcoming academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Starting in February, he plans to teach English at a university in Brazil under the prestigious program. He is shown with some of his students during a recent Peace Corps teaching assignment in Albania.

World-Traveling SUNY Oswego Alumnus Earns Prestigious Fulbright

July 4, 2017 Contributor

SUNY Oswego alumnus Jesse Corfield plans to continue his dedication to education and international service through teaching English in Brazil via the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Student Program. The 2014 graduate with a Spanish major and linguistics minor is a Fulbright finalist, a candidate who has been offered a Fulbright U.S. Student grant, contingent upon host country approvals, medical clearance and submission of all required grant documents.

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Councilor John Gosek, left, presents his proposal Monday night. Looking on are councilors Nate Emmons, center, and Robert Corradino.

Ban On Using Glyphosate On City Owned Property Tabled

July 3, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Assistant City Attorney Tom Reynolds, on behalf of Councilor John Gosek, requested discussion regarding a proposed local law regarding the restriction of the use of herbicides that contain glyphosate on city owned property. The purpose of the law is to protect the public health, Reynolds explained. However, the committee tabled the plan in order to further discuss it.

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