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State Attorney General Announces Arrests Of Former Aides Who Allegedly Took Photos, Videos Of Nursing Home Residents

September 15, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced that, in two distinct cases, four former nursing home aides who were paid to provide care to elderly residents and residents with substantial disabilities, were arrested and arraigned on September 13 before Oswego City Court Judge James Metcalf. All four defendants were charged with felonies and misdemeanors relating to allegedly taking still and video digital images of residents in undignified poses at two nursing homes in Oswego.

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SUNY Oswego Student Recovering from Mumps Virus

September 14, 2016 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department has reported that a SUNY Oswego freshman has contracted the mumps virus. The student began showing symptoms last Friday and was diagnosed and treated at the college’s Mary Walker Health Center on Monday (Sept. 12). The student was immediately isolated to prevent the spread of the disease on campus.

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Huynh Named Associate Director of Campus Ministry in the Diocese of Syracuse

September 14, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Most Reverend Bishop Robert J. Cunningham is pleased to announce today (Sept. 14) the appointment of Michael Huynh as Associate Director of Campus Ministry in the Diocese of Syracuse. Effective immediately, Huynh will work with campus ministers across the diocese in addition to his current role at SUNY Oswego.

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SUNY Oswego Rises Sharply In U.S. News Rankings

September 14, 2016 Contributor

“The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings reflect SUNY Oswego’s tireless commitment to build on our high standards and past success as an insightful, innovative and focused campus community,” said SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley.

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Fire struck at 160 E. Fourth St., Oswego Monday.

Fire Damages East Side Oswego Home

September 12, 2016 Contributor

The Oswego Fire Department was dispatched at 6:40 p.m. Monday to a residential structure fire located at 160 E. Fourth St. The residents got out safely. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

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Council Seeks Public Input on Proposed Local Law

September 12, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The Common Council voted unanimously Monday night to set a public hearing regarding a change to the city code. City Attorney Kevin Caraccioli requested consideration of amending the provisions Chapter 83-5 of the city code. There is a need to ensure that property owners, including landlords, adhere to the code of the city, the attorney said, adding that the local law would do that and provide the city with the flexibility to enforce additional, applicable provisions of the code, he noted.

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Renovation Projects Being Completed Daily at Oswego Speedway

September 11, 2016 Contributor

Improvements to the historic “Steel Palace” Oswego Speedway are progressing smoothly in advance of the 45th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week on October 2-9. With just under four weeks until DIRT cars take the 0.625-mile oval, crews are scattered around the grounds of the Oswego Speedway freshening up the 65-year-old facility.

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September 19 Meeting To Highlight Project on Route 104

September 9, 2016 Contributor

The New York State Department of Transportation will hold an open house meeting on September 19 regarding a resurfacing project on Route 104 in the city of Oswego. The open house will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the training room at the Oswego Fire Department, located at 35 E. Cayuga St.

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Firefighters vent smoke from the Water Department today.

Fire Causes Minor Damage At Water Department

September 9, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 7:42 a.m. Sept.9 at 30 Sheldon Ave., the city of Oswego Water Department. The fire was contained to the area of origin, and was determined to be caused by an accidental placement of combustibles near the stovetop in the break room. There were no injuries and the water supply is safe and remained uninterrupted during fire control operations.

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Students head into Oswego Middle School to begin a new academic year on Thursday.

Oswego Students Return To The Classroom

September 9, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Thousands of students returned to the classroom Thursday in the Oswego City School District. Most schools opened Thursday. The high school offered “Freshmen First Day” on Thursday. Grades 9-12 will officially kick off the new academic year on Friday.

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