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Fatal Crash in Town of Palermo Claims Second Life

June 18, 2014 Steve Yablonski

On June 16, 2014, Barbara Fedeli was also pronounced deceased at University Hospital in Syracuse from injuries suffered in Sunday’s crash, state police said today (June 18).

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Parents Speak Out Against Possible Larger Class Sizes

June 18, 2014 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego Schools Superintendent said he is working to keep class sizes balanced in all of the schools. However, given the current budget situation, it will be difficult. “If we decide as a board and as an administrative team to add something back, we have to find a place that hasn’t been touched to get that from,” he explained.

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Sandy Island Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Central New York. As more and more people take to the beaches and pools with the approach of summer, the Oswego County Health Department reminds people to follow water safety rules and make sure that children are closely supervised when they’re around the water.

County Health Department Wants You to Enjoy a Safe Summer on the Water

June 18, 2014 Contributor

While everyone gears up to enjoy the warm weather, the Oswego County Health Department wants people to enjoy the season and maximize the health benefits of swimming by promoting healthy and safe swimming.

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Oswego County Teen killed in head-on crash

June 17, 2014 Steve Yablonski

A Fulton teenager was killed in the two-vehicle crash. Two other Fulton teens and a teen from Oswego were injured. The investigation is continuing.

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SUNY board approves naming Marano Campus Center at SUNY Oswego

June 17, 2014 Contributor

The State University of New York Board of Trustees today (June 17) unanimously approved naming the Campus Center complex at SUNY Oswego after the late Nunzio and Lorraine Marano. The SUNY Oswego College Council on June 6 approved honoring the Maranos with a named facility in recognition of Lorraine Marano’s generous community spirit and $7.5 million gift to the college, the largest private donation in the college’s 153-year history.

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State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Palermo

June 17, 2014 Steve Yablonski

On Sunday, State Police in Fulton responded to a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 11:47 a.m. at the intersection of State Route 3 and State Route 264 in the town of Palermo. Raymond Fedeli was pronounced deceased at Oswego Hospital. Barbara Fedeli was transported to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse for non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing.

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Attending the June meeting of the Friends of the Oswego City Historian are: first row from left, Theresa Slosek, Helen Breitbeck, Historian Emeritus Lou Iorizzo, and newly appointed Historian Mark Slosek. Second row from left, Ron Wilson, Bob Schell, John Allen, and Tony Leotta.

Friends of Oswego City Historian Meet

June 17, 2014 Contributor

The Friends of the Oswego City Historian met recently to offer congratulations to newly appointed historian Mark Slosek, and to thank historian emeritus Lou Iorizzo for his valuable contributions during his tenure as Oswego City Historian. The group reviewed and discussed updates to the website, and brainstormed a list of types of articles about Oswego’s history that would be of interest to the public.

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Oswego Council Eyes Closing Sheldon Beach During Harborfest

June 16, 2014 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Monday night, the Physical Services Committee considered a resolution that would prevent the destructive revelry that occurred at Sheldon Beach during Harborfest 2013 from happening again next month. Councilor Michael Todd requested discussion regarding closing Sheldon Beach during Harborfest. That type of behavior shouldn’t be allowed there, he said, adding that the city’s police department and emergency services are already stretched thin during the end of July festival.

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Youth Bureau Hosts Traveling Arts in the Parks This Summer

June 16, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau announces its 2014 schedule for the Traveling Arts in the Parks series. Each event is free and open to the public. Joe Trionfero will kick off the 2014 season with his popular “Show of Love” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 at East Park on East Bridge Street in the city of Oswego.

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A celebration of the academic success of the Oswego High School Top 100 was conducted recently at the OHS Dining Hall. Several students were participating in the event for every year they attended school. In front are (left to right): Tory Welsh, Madison Collins, Katelyn Clary, Erica Atkins, Nina Alcasid, Mallory Gordon, Elizabeth Baker and Kerrigan Cummins, Rotarian Sue Witmer and Board of Education member Thomas DeCastro. In back are Rotarian Dave Welsh, Superintendent of Schools Ben Halsey, Board of Education President Kathleen Allen, Courtney Johnson, Mitchell Schrader, Cassandra Hondro, Zachary Salvador, Bo Yang Li, Allison Mosier, Rotarian Terry Gorman Board of Education member Sam Tripp, Oswego High School Principal Brian Hartwell and Board of Education member Michael McLaughlin. Board of Education member Lynda Sereno was also present.

Oswego High Top 100 Receive Deserved Recognition

June 16, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego High School Top 100 students were honored for the twenty-fifth consecutive year. For a quarter of a century, the Oswego Rotary Club has presented recognition to the Oswego High School academic elite. Nearly 400 people packed the Oswego High School Dining Hall for the annual “Top 100” dinner.

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