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UPDATE: The structural integrity of the building is being evaluated at this time by code enforcement. Firefighters cleared the scene around 10 a.m. today.
The Oswego Fire Department battled a difficult structure fire Thursday evening (Jan. 28) in an apartment house at 194 W. Fifth St. A firefighter suffered a minor injury at the fire, and was checked and released. No civilian injuries were reported.

Local author Jim Farfaglia has compiled many of the memories of the Blizzard of 1966 in his new book, “Voices in the Storm – Stories From The Blizzard Of ’66.” Recently, Farfaglia sat down with Oswego County Today and explained how the book came to be.

On Thursday night (Jan. 27, 1966), the snow began to come down heavily. By Jan. 28 it was a full-fledged snowstorm. Everyone in the “Snow Belt” coped. We had weathered snowstorms before. In fact, on Saturday, Jan. 29, there was a break in the weather. The storm had let up. No big deal. The area and its residents had survived another bout with Mother Nature’s snow machine. They always had, and always would. Then, all hell broke loose on Jan. 30!

A new format for the annual budget vote and board member election, the appointment of a new attorney, several resignations, support for a Board of Regents candidate, more information on the new regional high school establishment and several other items dotted the Oswego City School District Board of Education agenda on Monday night.

The New York State Police in Fulton are investigating a burglary to a residence on Lakeview Road in the town of Scriba. The suspect was captured on surveillance and the State Police are attempting to identify him.