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Oswego County Sites will Celebrate Path Through History Weekend June 18-19

June 13, 2016 Contributor

“Oswego County has a rich and colorful heritage and we are indebted to our local historians and historic sites for keeping that heritage alive,” said Janet Clerkin, Oswego County Tourism and Public Information Coordinator. “Path Through History Weekend showcases events taking place June18 and 19 at historic and cultural destinations across New York State. More than 300 events will take place across the state, including three events in Oswego County.”

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Scouts, Elks Retire Flags At Fort Ontario

June 12, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Most people believe the right way to retire an American Flag is to burn it – whole. However, that is not entirely correct. On Saturday, historic Fort Ontario hosted several representatives of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Oswego Lodge #271 as well as a large contingent of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Members of Girl Scout troops 10566 and 10567 were present along with Boy Scout troops 885 and 888. They conducted a U.S. flag retirement program outside the entrance of old fort Ontario. Members of the public were invited to turn in their worn out flags for proper retirement.

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Oswego Man Facing DWI, Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

June 10, 2016 Contributor

On Thursday, approximately 2:03 p.m., State Police stopped a speeding vehicle on State Route 481 in Schroeppel. Investigation at the scene revealed the operator, Adam R. Casey, was allegedly intoxicated. He was also found to be in possession of several Alprazolam pills without a valid prescription, police said.

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‘Ladies Who Lead’ Event To Feature Address By SUNY Chancellor, Panel Discussion

June 9, 2016 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie, along with other local leaders, is inviting women from throughout Central and Northern New York to attend “Ladies Who Lead,” a special event taking place on June 28 that will feature a keynote address by SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher, as well as a panel discussion with local women at the top of their career fields.

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SUNY Oswego Achieves Historic Milestone in Fundraising Campaign

June 9, 2016 Contributor

“With Passion & Purpose: The Campaign for SUNY Oswego” has achieved a historic milestone in its five-year journey by surpassing the $40 million announced goal. This is the largest announced campaign among all SUNY comprehensive colleges — Oswego’s peer schools — and nearly double the college’s last campaign goal of $23 million.

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Legislator James Karasek, left, listens as County Fire Coordinator Don Forbes explains some of the issues regarding a fire district Wednesday.

County Committee Eyes Possible County-Wide Fire District

June 8, 2016 Steve Yablonski

There is no state law on the books that allow a county-wide fire district, committee chair Legislator Frank Castiglia said. “Our mission is to explore the pros and cons of creating a county-wide fire district in Oswego County,” Castiglia told Oswego County Today. “If the results are not in favor of creating a county-wide fire district at such time our mission will end.”

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Oswego School Board OKs A Pair Of Contracts

June 7, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The board approved a one-year deal with CSEA that includes a pay freeze. That makes three out of the district’s four unions to approve such a deal. Talks are under way with the teachers’ union. The board also approved a contract extension for the 2017-18 school year regarding Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey.

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Ritchie Measure To Help Improve Access To Oswego River Passes Senate

June 7, 2016 Contributor

Under the measure (S.6756-A), the city of Fulton would transfer roughly 8 acres of waterfront parkland to the town of Granby, a move that would allow the town to pursue changes that would help residents to more easily access the Oswego River.

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Port City To Move Forward With Free Wi-Fi Plan

June 6, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Mayor Billy Barlow presented his proposal to implement free public Wi-Fi throughout downtown Oswego to the Administrative Services Committee. The response from the councilors and others was positive.

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Oswego County To Test Sirens Tuesday

June 6, 2016 Contributor

The sirens were installed last year as a joint effort by Exelon Generation, which owns and operates Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, and Entergy Nuclear, which owns and operates the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant, to upgrade the public warning system to use the latest technology and provide greater reliability.

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