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Oswego Police: Beware Of Possible Scams

April 22, 2010 Steve Yablonski

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,Â 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

April 21, 2010 Steve Yablonski

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

April 21, 2010 Steve Yablonski

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.Â 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

April 19, 2010 Steve Yablonski

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

April 19, 2010 Steve Yablonski

The Administrative Services Committee approved funding for professional services for the project. The DPW commissioner was also authorized to rentÂ 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.

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Autism Event Planned â€“ Walkers, Volunteers Needed

April 18, 2010 Steve Yablonski

An event designed to draw attention to the plight of autism victims in Oswego County is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Leighton Elementary School. The Oswego County Autism Task Force seeks to provide information that enhances the lives of those touched by Autism Spectrum Disorders in our community.

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Coast Guard Rescues Two From Breakwall

April 18, 2010 Contributor

Coast Guard Station Oswego rescued a man and a woman from the west breakwall in Oswego Harbor on Saturday. “They were walking along the breakwall when they fell in the water from six-foot waves,” said Machinery Technician 2nd Class Jason Furman, Station Oswego, Officer-of-the-day. “They were able to climb up the rocks and cling to the wall until we arrived.”

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Friends Of Fort Ontario Sponsor War Of 1812 Commemoration Event

April 17, 2010 Contributor

The Friends of Fort Ontario will sponsor the May 8-9 War of 1812 commemoration event at Fort Ontario State Historic Site. Dr. Harold Youmans will be the featured speaker and will present a program on the May 5-7, 1814, Battle of Oswego on Saturday at 1:15 p.m.

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Felony Charges Against Grahams Are Dropped

April 17, 2010 Steve Yablonski

This week, Oswego County Court Judge Walt Hafner dismissed the felonies against Richard, 28, and Katherine Graham, 26, the Oswego Town couple who were charged with starving their then 14-month-old twins. They still face some misdemeanor charges.

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Notice: Oswego Hospitalâ€™s Walk-In Emergency Entrance Relocated This Weekend

April 16, 2010 Contributor

Community members that need to access Oswego Hospitalâ€™s walk-in emergency entrance this weekend are asked to use the facilityâ€™s main entrance.

The main entrance is to be used for walk-in emergencies from 4 p.m. Friday, April 16 until 7 a.m. Monday, April 19. Construction crews will be working over the weekend at the entrance on West Sixth and Oneida Streets that has served as the walk-in emergency entrance.

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