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Tall Ship Trio To Visit Oswego For Festival
Here is a glimpse of the three tall ships that will be visiting the Port City this summer.
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Tall Ships Slated To Sail Into Port City
The Oswego Festival Of Sail will take place June 25, 26 & 27. The public can tour and take a 90-minute cruise on the ships. Several other activities, for people of all ages, are being planned – at the waterfront and downtown.
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Two Teens Charged In Connection With Robbery
A 13-year-old and a 15-year-old are facing charges that if committed by an adult, would constitute second-degree robbery. The victim was reportedly hit in the head and robbed of an unspecified amount of money.
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Hundreds Walk To Raise Awareness Of Autism
More than 550 people turned out Saturday for the annual Oswego County Autism Task Force’s “Walk for Autism.” The group seeks to provide information that enhances the lives of those touched by Autism Spectrum Disorders in the community. The event featured children’s activities, entertainment, light refreshments, autism information, and an organized 1, 2, or 3-mile walk.
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Street Closing Fee Proposed
At its next meeting, the Oswego Common Council will consider instituting a $150 fee for street closings. The requests usually are for times when the Traffic Division isn’t regularly scheduled to work. The proposed fee would reportedly cover the cost of the overtime.
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Oswego Police: Beware Of Possible Scams
An elderly woman was going to send a large amount of money to a location in Jamaica via Western Union. Police were alerted when the store employee helping the woman suspected it might be a scam. In another incident, a victim said she had answered a job posting on Craiglist.com for a housekeeper. She had to send money to receive keys to the house where she was supposed to start her job.
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Oswego Council To Consider Kan Jam Request
At this week’s meeting of the Physical Services Committee, councilors paved the way for a league for a new sport to take the field in Oswego this summer. The organizer requested use of space in Fort Ontario Park for an organized league in a recreational game called Kan Jam.
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SAFER Grant Debate Continues To Burn
The grant could save the city thousands. However, in year three of the grant, the city’s share would be more than $729,000. The city would also have to fund the additional firefighters after that; or it could lay them off after the grant is done. Whether to find ways to make up the revenue has been a hot button issue between councilors and the fire department.
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Mary Vanouse Named Women In Business Champion
She topped all nominees in the 34-county Syracuse District, and was also the winner at the Region II level, which included competing against finalists from all of New York State, New Jersey and Puerto Rico. She is being recognized for her efforts to support women in small business.
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Oswego Moves Ahead With West Side Sewer Project
The Administrative Services Committee approved funding for professional services for the project. The DPW commissioner was also authorized to rent a sewer main cleaning machine for the months of June through August with the option for September, and the employment of additional personnel for the same period to augment the workforce to conduct the required sewer main cleaning for the smoke testing and television inspection contract. The full council will vote on the matter next week.