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U.S. News Picks Oswego for Value Among Well-regarded Public Schools

November 30, 2009 Contributor

<p>The quad at SUNY Oswego. Photo courtesy of SUNY Oswego.</p>

U.S. News & World Report has listed SUNY Oswego — and four other SUNY campuses — on a list of just 30 well-regarded colleges nationally that offer small classes without high prices.

“Attending a big, affordable public university doesn’t doom a student to huge lecture halls. U.S. News has found dozens of lower-priced colleges in which at least half of all classes have fewer than 20 students,” the magazine’s Kim Clark wrote Nov. 24.

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Elections Commissioners Discuss How To Improve Voting Process

November 26, 2009 Steve Yablonski

The general election earlier this month went smoothly, despite a couple bumps in the road, according to Oswego County’s two elections commissioners. The bumps, however, were greatly magnified due to the intense scrutiny focused on the special election for the 23rd Congressional District, which was held in conjunction with the regular general election.

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Hoffman Concedes Again And Says He’s Running Again

November 25, 2009 Contributor

Doug Hoffman conceded defeat on Tuesday but predicted he won’t lose in 2010.

You heard that right: The Conservative Party candidate for Congress this year will run again next year. “I promise to help restore our nation’s faith in elected officials when we win,” he said in a letter posted on his website.

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Scene Around Town: Firefighters Support Human Concerns’ Holiday Effort

November 25, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Members of the Oswego Fire Department helped pack dozens of bags packed with all the fixings for a Thanksgiving feast. They volunteered their time to help fill the bags and distribute them to area needy families in time for the holiday. Several dozen food baskets were handed out. The firefighters also donated $1,500 to Deb Deeb of the Human Concerns food pantry to support the effort. The local firefighters have been helping to sustain this project for decades.

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Charges Against Oswego Firefighters Adjourned

November 24, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Charges against two Oswego firefighters have been adjourned in contemplation of dismissal. In City Court on Tuesday, Judge James Metcalf noted that the pair has been punished by the department Ã¢â‚¬â€œ placed on 30-days unpaid leave. The judge adjourned the charges in contemplation of dismissal based on a recommendation from the Oswego County District AttorneyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Office.

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Absentee Count Shows Owens’ Lead Is Growing; Count Is Nearly Done

November 24, 2009 Contributor

Hoffman, the Conservative Party candidate, barely won the fight for absentee votes in Oswego County. He beat Owens among absentees, 544 to 534. Dede Scozzafava, the Republican who dropped out of the race on the weekend before the election and, a day later, endorsed Owens, pulled 204 absentees.

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Sewer Rates To Triple For Ontario Heights

November 23, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Recently, the Oswego Common Council voted to triple the sewer rates for city residents. AT Monday night’s meeting, did the same thing for those Oswego Town residents who use the city’s west side wastewater treatment plant.

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Orwell Boil Water Order Is Lifted

November 23, 2009 Contributor

Customers of the Orwell Town water system no longer need to boil their water before using it. Oswego County Public Health Director Dr. Dennis Norfleet announced today that test samples taken Thursday and Friday show the water is now safe to consume and use for cooking.

For more information, contact the Town of Orwell at 298-5242 or the Oswego County Health Department at 349-3557 or 1-800-596-3200, ext. 3557.

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Oswego Man Charged With Burglarizing Home

November 23, 2009 Contributor

A man from Oswego is charged with breaking into a home in Elbridge in Onondaga County.

State Police charged Kerry M. Cullen, 21, of Middle Rd., Oswego with burglary, second degree.

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Carl Palmitesso Cited By Oswego School District

November 23, 2009 Steve Yablonski

<p>Ginny Palmitesso Fragale applauds as the plaque honoring her father is unveiled outside the OMS mini theater, which was dedicated in his honor.</p>

The long-time educator and administrator served the Oswego City School District students and community in many ways. Recently, the district recognized his contributions to education and the community. The Oswego Middle School’s mini theater was dedicated in his memory.

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