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Firefighters Battling Huge Blaze In Oswego Town
Several fire crews are battling a massive barn fire in the town of Oswego tonight (Jan. 2). The blaze was reported around 8 p.m. at the Dunsmoor Onion Farm on Route 104.
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Fire Damages Scriba Business, Owner Found Dead
On January 1, at about 9:45 p.m., the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office and Scriba Volunteer Fire Department were called to a reported fire at May’s Polynesian Motel and Mini Mart located on State Route 104 in the town of Scriba. Once the fire was suppressed, an interior search located the body of the business owner, Steven May, 48, of the same address.
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2015 In Review: December – Scriba Board Votes To Abolish Elected Highway Superintendent Position
The Scriba Town Board voted Dec. 2 to approve a local law to abolish the position of elected town highway superintendent. The town supervisor would be empowered to appoint someone to the position, with confirmation of the town board. Central New York wins $500 million award. Also, Harborfest has a new leader and Oswego’s water, sewer fees hiked.
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Barlow Sworn In As Port City’s Mayor
“Having the honor of being the mayor of this city is the opportunity of a lifetime. I am humbled, thankful and grateful to the residents for this opportunity,” the new mayor said in his inaugural speech. “To the residents of the city who placed their trust in me, thank you and I promise to work passionately and enthusiastically every day and always make the right decisions for the right reasons.”
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2015 In Review: November – Entergy to Close FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant
Entergy Corporation announced Nov. 2 that it will close the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in Scriba, in late 2016 or early 2017. The company said its decision to close the plant is based on the continued deteriorating economics of the facility. Billy Barlow wins the mayor’s race. Also, the school district got a new superintendent. And, Oswego is home to its own 911 memorial.
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Fatal Accident Under Investigation
At about 3:08 p.m. today (Dec. 31), members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were called to the northbound lane of I-81 in the town of Sandy Creek for a car/pedestrian fatal motor vehicle accident. Also on the scene were members of the New York State Police, NOCA and Sandy Creek Fire Department.
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2015 In Review: October – Public Rallies To Show Support for FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant
Federal, state and local lawmakers gathered with a large crowd of FitzPatrick employees, their families and other members of the Central New York community to show support of the aging nuclear power plant. Also, the Oswego school superintendent notified the board of his intentions of stepping down. And Super Dirt Week was headed to Oswego County.
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2015 In Review: September – Counties Submit Application for National Marine Sanctuary
Representatives of four Lake Ontario counties announced Sept. 4 that they were pursuing a nomination to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to nominate southeastern Lake Ontario as a National Marine Sanctuary. Also, Tony Pauldine starts work to save the Cahill Building, and EEE claims the life of a county man.
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Oswego and Fulton Area Transportation for New Years Eve
New Year’s Eve is undoubtedly one of the biggest nights of the year for drinking. As you celebrate the ending of 2015 and ring in 2016, please be sure to make safe choices regarding your transportation. While it has circulated on social media that AAA offers a Holiday Safe Ride Program, a AAA representative confirmed that Western and Central New York, including Oswego County, do not participate in this program. However, there are many options in the Oswego and Fulton area to ensure you get to and from your New Year’s celebrations safely.
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2015 In Review: August – Remembering Julian Thomas Ross
Julian Ros was born on May 14, 2005. He was called home on August 8, 2015, at 3:30 a.m. He had been in the final stages of Neuroblastoma and had been in hospice care since early this year. Also, a public safety telecommunicator for the Oswego County E-9-1-1 center helps save a life, and fire strikes an Oswego landmark.