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Looking For Ways To Save Money?
Some area residents share their tips. Many are as simple as just unplugging an appliance when not in use. Other means to keep on a budget can be found online.
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Oswego Man’s Photo Earns Honorable Mention in Statewide Contest
Jon Vermilye’s photo, “Pride of Baltimore II (Oswego)” earned him honorable mention in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor’s annual photo contest. His photo finished in the top 24 from among more than 400 photos submitted. To see all of the winners, visit www.eriecanalway.org/gallery.htm.
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State Decision On Ballast Water Regulations Could Sink Oswego Port
The port could be forced to close if New York moves forward to enforce unworkable rules governing the treatment of ballast water carried by commercial vessels on the St. Lawrence Seaway. The proposal would require meeting strict guidelines; however, no technology exists anywhere in the world to achieve this goal, opponents point out.
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A Profile Of Bob Chetney
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared in March of 2000. Bob Chetney passed away on Wednesday. He was 83. Go here https://oswegocountytoday.com/?p=47636 to view his obituary.
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Meeting Focuses On Fishing Safety
Several dozen fishermen participate in a meeting to find ways to make fishing in the Oswego River safer and prevent mishaps like the one last week that has claimed the lives of two anglers. Local and state authorities will now review all the information and a second public meeting is being planned to update the community.
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Second Fisherman Caught in River’s Waters Dies
A second fisherman who had to be rescued from the rapidly rising waters of the Oswego River has died.
Clifford Luther, 52, of Horseheads, died at Oswego Hospital Tuesday, a week after his rescue.
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Two-Day Design Workshop Planned To Shape Oswego’s Future
On Oct. 13, Oswego’s citizens are invited to help the city to envision their ideal city in the year 2020 by sharing their ideas with the 2020 Steering Committee and Bergmann Associates.
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County Administrator Unveils Proposed 2011 Budget
The tentative $189,363,300 spending plan shows a slight dip in the tax rate, down from this year’s $7.16 per $1,000 assessed to $7.07. Legislators will now review the plan and possibly make recommendations. A public hearing will be held before the Dec. 16 legislature meeting.
Community
BucFest 2010 Set for October 15 at Joe Wilber Field in Oswego
The Oswego Buccaneer Boosters have planned their biggest and most exciting “BucFest†yet, to celebrate Homecoming 2010 and kick-off the Buccaneers’ varsity home football game.
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Schumer Announces NRC Security Improvements
US Senator Charles Schumer revealed that the NRC has completed an audit conducted at his urging and will beef up security at nuclear power plants around the country. Recommendations include more training to identify possible terrorists, access to criminal data bases and more frequent re-screening of employees.