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Woman Crusades For Safer Sidewalks In Oswego
She went out and documented the condition of all the sidewalks in the city. This way, she says, the city can’t say it doesn’t know where the potentially dangerous areas are.
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Coast Guard Station Oswego Welcome New Commander
Chief Boatswain’s Mate Joe Orlando took command of the station as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ursula Walther prepares to head to her new post in Miami. As Officer In Charge, Walther inspected her crew for the last time prior to being relieved of command by Orlando. It was also an opportunity for him to conduct a personnel inspection of those who will be in his new command.
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Scene Around Town: Doggone Delicious
Brutus and his sister, Zoey, enjoy an ice cream sundae recently at West Second and Utica streets in the Port City.
The “Rover Sundae” is made specifically for four-legged patrons such as the two Pugs. It consists of vanilla ice cream with peanut butter swirls and crushed doggie biscuits sprinkled on top.
The canines’ human companions settled for more traditional fare.
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New SUNY Chancellor Visits Oswego
She answered questions on topics ranging from diversity to rising tuition costs. Partnerships among SUNY, the colleges and others will be increasingly important in the future, she pointed out.
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Oswego Man Charged With Sexually Abusing Child
Police charged Timothy D. Sheldon, 27, of 371 County Route 89, Oswego with criminal sexual act, sexual abuse and course of sexual conduct, all felonies, as well as a misdemanor count of sexual abuse and two misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
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Do This Tonight: Swingin’ Big Band at Breitbeck
Here’s something to do on a Wednesday night: Head for Breitbeck Park in Oswego to take in the sounds of the Oswego County Summer Stage Band.
The 17-piece big band led by Stan Gosek will blow through a handful of classic swing tunes, such as Count Basie’s “Jumpin’ At The Woodside”, Glenn Miller’s “In The Mood”, “Satin Doll”, “Minnie The Moocher”, “Harlem Nocturne”, and more.
The show begins at Breitbeck Park at 7:30 p.m. Bring your chair and perhaps a blanket, as it’s likely to be a tad cool by the lakeside late in the day.
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City Officials Receive Keys To Lighthouse
This afternoon (July 14), Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ursula W. Walther, of the US Coast Guard station, presented Mayor Randy Bateman with the key to the historic landmark. After several years of waiting, city officials took ownership of the lighthouse.
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Board Approves Volunteer Work On Wilber Field
The Oswego City School District Board of Education today (July 14) approved the acceptance of a bid for sod replacement at Joe Wilber Field and allowing a volunteer to prepare the field for the sod installation. The board nearly didn’t get to the resolution as the meeting erupted into a shouting match between members Dave White and Fran Hoefer.
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Scene Around Town: Lightning In The Sky
WRVO Radio’s morning host, Jason Smith, captured this brief video showing lightning over Oswego this past weekend. Got a photo or video to share? Share it with us!
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Councilors OK Creation Of Rain Garden At City Hall
Exploring green alternatives for storm water management in Oswego’s sewer systems will provide examples for Oswego residents to reduce the impact of storm water in the city sewer system, according to Mary Vanouse, community development director. The Port City has been selected as an ideal location to demonstrate Rain Gardens for the general public.