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Local State of Emergency Still In Effect

March 2, 2015 Contributor

The State of Emergency imposed last week by Mayor Thomas Gillen remains in effect for the city of Oswego. According to Oswego DPW Commissioner Michael Smith, more than 30 properties have had their water services restored but there are still more than a dozen who remain without water as the work continues. It is EXTREMELY important that residents continue to have their water running (about the diameter of a pencil) without interruption until further notice.

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Swim, Bike, Run and Register For Tri-Oswego 2015

March 2, 2015 Contributor

Registration for the fourth annual Tri-Oswego Triathlon is open, according to race director Christopher Jones. The USAT Sanctioned event will take place June 20 at Breitbeck Park on Lake Ontario in Oswego. The fourth-annual event will showcase athletes from throughout the Northeastern United States and Canada.

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Utica Man Facing Felony Drug Charges In Oswego

March 2, 2015 Contributor

On February 26 investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force, assisted by officers of the Oswego City Police Department, stopped a Chevrolet Cobalt on State Route 481 north of County Route 57 in the city of Oswego. The ensuing investigation resulted in search warrants being issued and 8.2 grams of heroin were recovered from the person of Eugene J. Gibbs, 23, of 745 South St., Apartment #1, Utica, according to police.

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For a winter break, with the Oswego River and Canal frozen, the local Oswego paddling group enjoyed a beautiful day, xc-skiing and snowshoeing at Great Bear Recreational Area. With the abundance of snow, the trails at Great Bear are well suited for xc-skiing and snowshoeing. Great Bear is a non-motoriized share the trail area, just south of Fulton, adjacent to Route 57. Info and a trail map can be found at: http://www.friendsofgreatbear.org/ Pictured at the historic Oswego canal guard lock #2 and tow path, from left are: Ellen Wahl, Dick Kaulfuss, Diane Chepko, Ozzie (sitting) Margaret Bocsor, Remo Bianco and Mike Tafler. Camera shy: Naneen Drosse, Kathy Fenlon, Randy and Nate Gordon.

Febrrr-uary Was Cold – But Not ‘Coldest’

March 1, 2015 Steve Yablonski

February 2015 was cold – really cold. But it wasn’t the coldest on record, according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. The average temperature last month was 14.1 degrees. That is 11.3 degrees below average. “That’s pretty darn cold; but, we weren’t as cold as inland places like Syracuse,” Gregway said. “We didn’t have any big below zero readings like they did. Lake Ontario actually helped keep us warmer.”

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Oswego Shelter To Close Today

March 1, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The shelter, located at Laker Hall on the SUNY Campus, for those Oswego residents experiencing frozen water services will close at 5 p.m. today (March 1). The water station, located at the East Side Fire Station, will remain in service until all city water services are back in working order.

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State Police: Oswego County Man Causes Crash After Fleeing From Police

March 1, 2015 Contributor

On Saturday at approximately 7:30 p.m., State Police were called to the area of County Route 57 near the Liverpool Bypass in the town of Clay to assist the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office with searching for a possible suicidal subject in a vehicle.

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Mitzi – Pet of the Week

February 28, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Mitzi is a dark calico cat, about one year old. The picture doesn’t do her justice. She has beautiful markings and great soulful eyes. Her looks are matched by her personality. She is a very friendly cat, always seeking and enjoying attention.

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United Way Helps Bring 2-1-1 to Oswego County

February 28, 2015 Contributor

For those in need of human services, help is only three numbers away. United Way of Greater Oswego County in collaboration with the state of New York, United Ways of Central and Northern New York, and Contact Community Services have brought the 2-1-1 System to Oswego County.
Dialing 2-1-1 will connect callers with the information and answers they need regarding the availability of health and human services in Oswego County and the proper way to access them.

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Save the Date: Oswego War of 1812 Symposium Set April 17-19

February 28, 2015 Contributor

Come to the Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium to learn more about the war that helped secure America’s independence and shape our young nation. The bicentennial commemoration continues with the fifth installment of the seminar which explores the events that earned respect for the U.S. from around the world.

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Oswego School Board Handles Light Agenda

February 27, 2015 Steve Yablonski

During the regular session of Monday’s Oswego School Board meetint, the board approved the Oswego Middle School French Club trip to Montreal for June 6-7 and a textbook for the Modern Novels course at the Oswego High School.

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