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Oswego Council Reorganizes For 2011
Ronald Kaplewicz was named as the council’s new president. And, the council’s vice president will again be Shawn Walker.
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Newborns
Rylee Wyatt Emeterio
Oswego Hospital welcomes Rylee Wyatt Emeterio – the first baby of the new year.
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December 2010 Was Colder, Wetter Than Normal
The temperature last month was 2.6 degrees below normal and the precipitation was 1.12 inches higher than average. Snowfall, for the first time all winter, was higher than normal – but, we’re still nearly 6 inches below average for the winter.
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In November, Oswego County GOP Chair Steps Down; New Ambulance Deal OK’d In December
In late November, Oswego County Clerk George Williams announced that he was stepping down as the Oswego County Republican Committee chairman. He had held the position since April 2003. His last day was Dec. 2. In December, the city and Oswego Town struck a new ambulance agreement.
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Safety Measures Sought Following September Tragedy; In October, City Eyes Marina Purchase
At the end of September, The Port City and the operator of the Varick Hydroelectric Station launched an investigation into the water release that preceded four fishermen being swept down the Oswego River. Two of the men died. Safety measures are being considered as a result of the meetings.
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Historic Oswego Church Collapses In July
East Bridge Street, near the vacant St. Louis Church was closed to traffic for hours following the collapse of the building’s north wall late on July 25 – just across from Harborfest’s venue in East Park. In August, hundreds of law enforcement officers, active and retired were joined Aug. 5 in paying their respects for Capt. James Comerford.
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City Approves New Ambulance Pact With Town
he Oswego Fire Department will continue to provide ambulance service for Oswego Town through 2011. Two days after the Oswego Town Board accepted a proposal to reinstate ambulance service in the town, the Common Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening to authorize the mayor to execute a one-year agreement with the town.
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In May – State Funds Parks, Historic Sites; New Fire Chief Named In June
As May started, officials at Fort Ontario announced it was closed for the season, and maybe for ever due to the state budget crisis. However, at the end of the month, the state came through with the needed funds to keep the fort open. In June the Port City’s fire chief retired and the First Assistant Fire Chief was named to replace hime
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March, April Were Busy Months For Police
The county’s Child Protection Advisory Council began taking shape in early March. Police also investigated the death of an eastside woman. A sixth grader at Leighton Elementary School is trying to make the city a better place. And, Harborfest is a hot topic again.
Newborns
Oswego Hospital Welcome 2010 Christmas Baby – Liam Michael Obleman
Liam Michael Obleman was born in Oswego Hospital on Dec. 25, 2010. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. The child already has had “lots of presents from lots of family members,” his mother said.