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174th Attack Wing to resume training flights

The New York Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing resumes local area training flight operations today (Nov. 25) from Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield at Fort Drum. MQ-9 operations were temporarily suspended following an MQ-9 aircraft that crashed approximately 20 miles northeast of the port of Oswego into Lake Ontario.

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New York Air National Guard Suspends Search for MQ-9 Debris Along Lake Ontario Shoreline

The 174th Attack Wing has suspended the ground search for debris from the New York Air National Guard which crashed into Lake Ontario on Nov. 12 during a routine training mission. The 174th Attack Wing is asking that if members of the public find any aircraft debris that they call the wing’s Emergency Operations Center at 315-233-2257 or 2258.

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Oswego School Board Hears About Tenure, Common Core

In his final regular meeting as Interim Superintendent of Schools, Gary Mix talked about concern about some of the recent educational changes that have been implemented by the State Education Department and the importance of tenure. “Granting tenure acknowledges performance, awareness of greater potential, confidence in that he educator will continue to grow to be a very positive role model for our students,” Mix said. It doesn’t signal that things get easier, he added. He went onto explain the things the district is doing regarding implementing the Common Core

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College enhances Oswego Guarantee with 4-year graduation incentive

Starting with the December 2013 graduating class, students who enrolled at SUNY Oswego as freshmen in the fall 2010, or subsequent fall, semester and graduate no later than May of their fourth consecutive year, and meet all other requirements of the Oswego Guarantee, will receive the $300 Oswego Graduation Return on Investment.

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174th Attack Wing receives U.S. Navy support for MQ-9 recovery

The MQ-9 aircraft, flown from Wheeler Sack Army Airfield at Fort Drum, crashed approximately 20 miles northeast of the port of Oswego into Lake Ontario during a routine training mission on November 12. U.S. Navy experts, assigned to an area search platoon from the Fleet Forces Command based in Virginia, arrived at the Oswego Coast Guard Station on Wednesday.

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Real Property Tax Office Will be Open Late Nov. 25 and 26 to Help Homeowners Apply for STAR

Debra Mullenax, director of the Oswego County Real Property Tax Service, reminds property owners that they have until Dec. 31 to apply for the School Tax Relief (STAR) property tax exemption. “Homeowners can apply for free and those who need assistance may call or stop in our office for help,” said Mullenax.

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Oswego Health Recognizes Three Retiring Physicians and A Longtime Board Member

Oswego Heath recognized four Oswego County champions of healthcare at a recent reception. Honored were three retiring physicians, Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Joseph Mather, Radiologist Dr. Sudhir Guthikonda, Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Ronald Uva and a long-time board member, the Rev. James Tschudy.

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‘Homeless’ Camp At East Park To Raise Awareness

A group of volunteers brave the elements in East Park recently to drive home the seriousness of the plight of the homeless.November is National Runaway Prevention Month. Washington Square Park (East Park) is being used by Oswego County Opportunities this month in order to raise awareness about runaways and the homeless. A group of volunteers braved the elements recently to drive home the seriousness of the situation in Oswego County.

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