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Operation Oswego County Recognizes Larry Perras’ ‘Exceptionalism’

The economic development organization presented its annual activity summary and achievement awards. Three business organizations, a successful entrepreneur and a long-standing economic development advocate were honored for significant contributions to economic development and job creation in Oswego County.

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ARISE Partners With Harborfest for Children With Disabilities

Harborfest will start early on Friday July 26 for families with children who have disabilities. Families are welcome to participate in the festival from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to enjoy music, food from participating vendors, and children’s activities. A shuttle will be provided to transport children and families to the start of the Children’s Parade following the event at 1 p.m.

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Fire Reported at West Side Byrne Dairy

The Oswego Fire Department responded to a reported fire in a trash can at the Byrne Dairy located at 99 W. Bridge St. June 17. According to fire officials, an employee was alerted to the fire around 7:20 p.m. The employee saw smoke and fire coming from an area near the gas pumps and immediately activated the overhead extinguishment system.

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Oswego Firefighters Respond To Kitchenette Fire at Morningstar

The Oswego Fire Department was dispatched at 1:07 p.m. today (June 17) to a fire alarm system activation at the Morningstar Residential Care Facility, located at 17 Sunrise Drive on the west side of Oswego. OFD personnel reported that the fire was out on their arrival and they went to work checking for fire extension, ventilating smoke, and checking on staff and residents.

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Laura Brazak Announces Candidacy for Oswego County Legislature, District #20

Laura Brazak, of 830 County Route 20, announces her candidacy for the 20th District of the Oswego County Legislature. Laura is a first-time candidate seeking the Democratic nomination. Laura, a resident of the Town of Oswego for the past three years, is optimistic about the county’s future.

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Oswego School District Eyes County-Wide Programs

Superintendent Ben Halsey updated the board of education Tuesday night regarding three county-wide programs. The Oswego superintendent is part of a sub-committee developing programs with CiTi to better enhance and collaboratively serve the different student populations in the districts in the county. There were three programs in particular the group was focusing on. Two of the three are up and running.

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FEMA To Conduct Coastal Studies

Mayor Tom Gillen has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is preparing new coastal studies and risk analysis for Oswego County. The engineering firm Risk Assessment Mapping and Planning Partners (RAMPP) will be performing land use reconnaissance surveys for these new coastal studies. These studies are for the entire shoreline along Lake Ontario within Oswego County.

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OCO Midtown Plaza Office Continues to Offer Services

While the parking garage at the Midtown Plaza in Oswego is closed for construction, Oswego County Opportunities would like to remind community members that it is business as usual at the agency’s office in the lower level of the plaza. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., OCO’s Midtown office hosts a number of the agency’s human services programs.

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Committee Recommends Returning OT Funds To Fire Department

A total of $345,000 had been budgeted and passed for Fire Department overtime. That was divided into $145,000 for department overtime; $100,000 for codes and the remaining $100,000 was moved to an overtime contingency account. The chief requested the contingency funds be returned to his department’s budget. The full council will vote on it at its next meeting.

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