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Oswego Councilors Seek Clear Sidewalk Policy

May 5, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The discussion of who is responsible for sidewalk repair and maintenance continued at Monday night’s Administrative Services Committee meeting. Assistant City Attorney Tom Reynolds said the city charter authorizes the DPW, pursuant to Section C12-06, to require the owners of property fronting upon any street … “to construct, repair and keep in order sidewalks.” “The city can, but does not have to have the residents pay for the sidewalk,” he added. “The charter basically leaves it open.”

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Troopers Investigate motorcycle crash in Mexico

May 4, 2015 Contributor

State Police in Pulaski investigated a three-vehicle personal injury accident that occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday on State Route 3 at the intersection with State Route 104 in the village of Mexico. Two people were reportedly treated and released from the hospital.

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Oswego Announces Yard Waste Pickup Schedule

May 4, 2015 Contributor

The weekly pickup schedule is for bagged and contained yard waste and debris ONLY and must be placed out for pickup by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day. Yard waste consists of leaves, grass clippings, yard rakings, flower garden weeding, etc.

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The new Avengers movie is based on characters created by Marvel Comics. Pictured is a classic cover from our collection.

Christina’s Credits – Avengers: Age of Ultron Is Worth the Wait

May 4, 2015 Contributor

Going in to see Joss Whedon’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, I was not happy. As to be expected, even on the second day, one had to wait in line an hour before the showing time to get a seat. If you can make it through all of the trailers for the upcoming comic book to screen adaptations, and believe me, there will be many, Age of Ultron will delight. It starts right in the middle of things, with incredible action sequences, and from there, the action rarely stops or even slows.

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An inch of snow fell on April 23. Other than that, it was a real nice month.

April 2015 Was A Tad Warmer and Drier Than Average

May 3, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The average temperature was 0.5-degree above average. Precipitation was 0.19-inch below average. And, the snowfall was 2.7 inches below average.

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One Dead, One Seriously Hurt In Sandy Creek Crash – Victim Identified

May 2, 2015 Contributor

UPDATE: A Lacona woman died in the crash, State Police report. She wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, they said.
State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Sandy Creek. One person reportedly died at the scene and another was seriously injured. A vehicle crashed over a guardrail on County Route 15 near Norton Road early this morning (May 2), police said.

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Pet of the Week – Rocket

May 1, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Rocket is great with other cats, big goofy dogs and kids, goofy or not. He is just great in general. He is very lovey, he comes when you call him, will curl right up on your lap and snuggle. He’s going to want to sleep with you at night, so be prepared.

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AmeriCorps Helps Communications Student Develop Her Leadership Skills

May 1, 2015 Contributor

Last summer, Vanessa Langdon served as an AmeriCorps member at the Fulton Public Library. She initiated a successful Teen Advisory Council and oversaw a group of teens who met weekly to improve the library’s teen book section and participated in a book club. They also did a cleanup project that beautified the library grounds. She will return for her third term of service with Oswego AmeriCorps this summer.

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City To Explore Creating A Microgrid

April 30, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Microgrids are a good idea, according to First Ward Councilor Fran Enwright. In the event of an emergency such as a in ice storm or wind storm that disrupts power, the independent microgrid would be able to provide power to places like the hospital and water plant, he explained. NYSERDA is offering up to 100 percent funding of up to $100,000 for a stage one feasibility assessment with NY Prize proposals being accepted until May 15.

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Business Community, World Of Academics Come Together

April 29, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Some Oswego High School students got a jump on honing their interview skills Wednesday at the OHS Media Center. Dozens of local professionals volunteered to conduct mock interviews to help prepare students for college and […]