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Authorities Deem Fatal Scriba Fire ‘Accidental’
The preliminary cause of Wednesday night’s fatal fire has been determined to be accidental – during the food preparation in Apartment B. A 25-year-old man died in the blaze.
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Nuncrackers Continues Its Run This Weekend
If you’re looking for entertainment to help you get into the holiday spirit this season, the latest play at Frances Marion Theatre is an event sure to please. It is the first time the Oswego Players have presented any of Dan Groggin’s “Nunsense” series and it is a far cry from the usual Christmas-themed offerings. Final shows of a Nunsense Christmas Musical are set for Dec. 10, 11 and 12.
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UPDATE: Body Recovered At Fire Scene Tentatively Identified
A body has reportedly been found at the fire scene. The victim has been tentatively identified as Robert P. Rose, age 25, of Apartment B, 6 Beech Drive.
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Oswego Council To Consider Property Tax Cap Plan
According to a proposed resolution prepared by the New York Conference of Mayors: A property tax cap without repeal of costly state mandates will, by definition, lead to drastic cuts in essential local services and dramatic layoffs of municipal employees. They urge state leaders to reform the costs drivers that lead to higher property taxes in New York – including pension benefits, health insurance costs and the collective bargaining process.
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Oswego Town Opts For Less Expensive Ambulance Coverage
Mentor Ambulance has made a proposal to the town board to provide ambulance coverage from the sub station they are looking to purchase on County Route 7/Byer Road. Their proposal reportedly is at no cost to the town.
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Physical Services Committee Handles Brief Agenda
The Physical Services Committee made quick work of three resolutions Monday night. All were forwarded to the full council for consideration.
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Judge Rules In Favor Of Pauldine
The local businessman was acquitted today on charges that he had sexual contact with a boy younger than 17 years old last fall. He was facing two misdemeanor charges.
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Oswego Schools Set Emergency Closing & Delay Procedures
The season for inclement weather has arrived and once again the Oswego City School District is preparing for emergency closing and delay situations. As in the past, a variety of communication venues will be used in the event that school is closed or delayed.
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Oswego Town Seeks To Alter Ambulance Pact
The Town of Oswego wants to cancel its existing ambulance services contract with the city. It would like to replace it with a monthly contract. The Administrative Services Committee rejected the proposal at its meeting Monday night.
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Oswego To Explore Its Sludge Options
The Port City’s lime-stabilized sludge is causing excessive ammonia levels in the leachate at the Bristol Hill Landfill. And, the county has indicated it might not continue to accept the city’s sludge in 2011 unless it finds a way to remedy the situation