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February 2010 was Warmer, Snowier Than Normal
The average temperature was 2.6 degrees warmer than average last month. And yet, the snowfall for February was still 4.1 inches above average.
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County Moves Ahead With Child Protection Advisory Council
The county’s health committee recently approved the 16 inaugural members. The full legislature will vote on the resolution later this month. The various community agencies and stakeholders together will work to improve communications between Child Protective Services and the public.
Community
Oswego Reads Project To Showcase Author Greg Mortenson’s “Three Cups of Teaâ€Â
Oswego has launched a new program that the entire city can participate in  the Port City’s first-ever Community Read project with Greg Mortenson’s book “Three Cups of Tea.â€Â
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Oswego Man Charged With Growing Marijuana
Seized from a shed near Landphere’s residence were 200 marijuana plants and over 1 ½ pounds of marijuana along with an elaborate set-up of both soil and hydroponic growing systems, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
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Public Rally Set In Effort To Keep Fort Ontario Open
A rally in support of keeping Fort Ontario open has been scheduled, as public pressure continues to build on behalf of the endangered historic site.
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County Amends Law Regarding Nuclear Tax Pact
The amendment changes exemptions granted to the nuclear power generators in 2001 so that they expire with the current tax agreement, rather than 2016.
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Bion Official Offers Update On Slaughterhouse Proposal
A representative of Bion Environmental Technologies offered an update Thursday on their proposal to bring more than 70,000 head of beef cattle into the county. And, they vowed to keep the community updated as the plan moves along.
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Oswego Schools Closed
UPDATE: The inclement weather has caused the Oswego City School District to close today (Feb. 26).
Mexico schools are on a one-hour delay.
Fulton schools are closed – Teaching Staff report at 9:30 and teacher aides report at noon.
Hannibal schools are also closed.
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Several Schools Closed Thursday Due To Snow
Due to the inclement weather and the outlook for the up to a foot or more of snow in some areas: Schools are closed in Oswego, Fulton and Hannibal today (Feb. 25). In Hannibal, the musical will be at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Also closed around the county are Central Square, Mexico, BOCES (including evening classes), Phoenix, and Pulaski.
UPDATE: Fulton is canceling tonight’s special Board of Education meeting to review its construction projects.
As of 9:30 a.m., a travel advisory has been issued for Cayuga County urging no unnecessary travel.
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County To State: Deal With Meaningful Budgetary Reform
Oswego County legislators will send a pair of resolution to a plethora of state officials, including the governor, in support of Fort Ontario and Selkirk Shores. The resolutions also encourage state lawmakers to focus on meaningful budgetary reform and systemic changes that need to take place to solve New York State’s budget problems right away.