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Sailing Class Rescued From Lake Ontario
Nine Oswego Maritime Foundation students and their two adult instructors are back safely on land after being rescued earlier this morning.
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This Woman’s Work: Honoring the Passing of the Nineteenth Amendment
It isn’t uncommon today to see men and women in elected and appointed positions. But, only a few generations ago, seeing women in office was unheard. Women weren’t even allowed the right to vote in America. All that changed this week in 1920, with the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave all women the right to vote.
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Oswego School Board Revisits Administrators Resolution
A move to reduce the number of administrators in the district by four came back to the table at Tuesday’s board of education meeting. Just as it did this spring, if failed to get the required support to pass. In other action, the board named a new law firm as the district’s attorney.
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Schumer: Federal Program Funds Could Save NYS Parks
The senator is pushing for full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund in the upcoming Energy Bill vote. The program is funded by royalties from gas and oil drilling on federal land – and not taxpayer money.
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Close Finishes Highlight 2010 Tour De Loop
The event, which serves as a major fundraiser for the Oswego YMCA, had hundreds of participants and some very close races. Also this year, they introduced bicycle races for the younger children as well.
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Hundreds Turn Out To Hear Harbor Tales
The annual Tales of the Harbor was held under clear skies Friday night. Some of the yarns were familiar and there were some new tales as well spun by Jonel Langenfeld-Rial of SUNY Oswego’s Theater Department. She stepped into the storyteller role taking over for another distinguished theater professor, the late Rosemary Nesbitt.
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Oswego Police Announce Burglary Arrests
On Aug. 20, at about 3:10 a.m., Oswego Police were dispatched to a burglary in progress at a West Cayuga Street residence. Subsequently four suspects were charged in connection with the crime.
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Paroled Sex Offender Charged With Child Sex Abuse Again
A Mexico man who served prison time for sexually abusing two children has been charged with having sex with a child. Police arrested Richard DeStevens on Thursday and charged him with a felony.
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Oswego District Ready To Kick Off New School Year
When students return for the 2010-11 school they will notice some changes aimed at enhancing their academic careers Other changes, they might not notice. ‘We want to instill school spirit, Buc Pride, from the elementary level right through graduation. Buc Pride,’ the superintendent said.
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Committees OK Request For Ambulance, Overtime Transfers
The Oswego Common Council next week will consider a request for an ambulance at OHS varsity football games and budget transfers to cover overtime in the fire department and DPW. They will also approve creating a new city street and naming it after a long-time city employee.