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Business, Education and Labor Voices Express Support for Governor Cuomo’s Proposed Clean Energy Standard

April 8, 2016 Contributor

The Upstate Energy Jobs Coalition, which includes business, education, labor, and economic development organizations, today (April 8) expressed strong support for Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed Clean Energy Standard following the release of a cost analysis of the plan issued by the state’s Department of Public Service. The CES mandates that 50 percent of all electricity consumed in New York by 2030 come from clean and renewable energy sources.

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In the front row, from left are: Patti Laraby, Carol LaSala, Colleen O’Neill, Jillian Shaver, Nichol Dwyer, Mary Mitchell and Cheryl Nevius Rogers. In the back row, from left are: Senator Patty Ritchie, Ann Adams, Aileen Martin, Sherry Stone, Sarah Sugden, Marlinda LaValley, Susan Duffy, Hilary Davis, Catherine Gill, Megan Klosner, Mary Farley and Judith Van Kennen.

Central and Northern New Yorkers Honored for Contributions to Their Communities

April 8, 2016 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie recognized 22 local “Women of Distinction” for their contributions to our region at a special ceremony held Thursday at the historic Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library in Watertown. “This year’s honorees represent such a wide variety of talents and accomplishments, everyone from educators and community volunteers to individuals in public service and entrepreneurs,” said Senator Ritchie.

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Adult Prom to Benefit Suicide Prevention in Oswego County

April 8, 2016 Contributor

Cre8 Studios and Friends of Oswego are back at it again and this time they are helping to raise awareness for suicide prevention in Oswego County. Adult Prom, which will take place on April 16 at The American Foundry, will benefit Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Central New York. SAVE is a local non-profit that is dedicated to the prevention of suicide and is also a member of the National Council for Suicide Prevention.

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March 2016 Was Warmer, Drier Than Average

April 7, 2016 Steve Yablonski

March 2016 was a lot warmer than average and just a bit drier, according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. The average temperature 5.6 degrees above average. Precipitation came in 0.60-inch below average. Snowfall for March was 16.3 inches below average. And, through the end of March, total snowfall stands at 72.9 inches. That is 73.6 inches below average.

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Annual Oswego County SAFE Fair To Be Held April 24

April 7, 2016 Contributor

This year’s SAFE Fair will be held again at the Oswego Elks Lodge at 132 W. Fifth St. Plan to spend the afternoon with us on April 24 from noon to 5 p.m. This is a free family event, held annually by the VOW Foundation.

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Oswego St. Baldrick’s Fundraisers surpass Half-Million Dollar Mark

April 7, 2016 Contributor

More than 125 volunteers will “Brave the Shave” this Sunday as they raise money to beat childhood cancers at this year’s 10th annual S. Baldrick’s Day in Oswego County. With more than $30,000 showing on this year’s website, the ten-year total of donations raised at Oswego events is more than $510,000.

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Shineman Foundation Announces First Grants of 2016

April 6, 2016 Contributor

Fourteen not-for-profit organizations received grants totaling $340,000 from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation in the first of three 2016 grant rounds at its March board meeting. Projects reach a wide range of people and organizations that focus on community revitalization, education, arts and culture, and human services.

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Oswego County, Scriba and Mexico School District Move Closer to Tax Agreement for FitzPatrick Plant

April 6, 2016 Contributor

The County Legislature scheduled public hearings for April 14 at 7 p.m. on a local law that allows the county to enter into a proposed five-year tax agreement with Entergy for the FitzPatrick plant.

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Oswego Man Charged With Manslaughter

April 6, 2016 Contributor

Investigators report Brown crossed the centerline into oncoming traffic striking a 2008 Ford F150 pickup truck being operated by Josiah P. Robin, 20, of 10641 State Route 90, Locke, NY, head-on in the eastbound lane. Robin reported died at the scene.

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Board member Sam Tripp said nobody likes to make cuts like these, but it had to be done. At right is board president Kathleen Allen.

Proposed School Budget Contains Large Reductions

April 5, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The tentative 2016-17 budget for the Oswego City School District has cut the fat – and then some. “Nobody likes reductions … I hate these reductions,” Dr. Dean Goewey, superintendent, said Tuesday night after unveiling his updated budget plan. The $79,510,611 budget proposal is less than the current budget and less than the 2014-15 budget. However, the cuts are severe. Many positions have been targeted for reduction at all levels within the district.

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