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Many of Oswego’s sidewalks need to be replaced. But when and how is still open for debate. Councilors Monday night said they have begun working on proposals for an updated policy. No action was taken at the meeting and discussions will continue.

The city of Oswego Republican Committee announced it has endorsed William “Billy” Barlow for mayor of Oswego. Several city council candidates were also endorsed, mixed with some familiar names and newcomers. The Republican City Committee also endorsed candidates for the Oswego County Legislature.

Gregory Oakes has announced that he is seeking a second term as Oswego County District Attorney. Oakes, who has served as a prosecutor in the county since 2001, was first elected District Attorney in 2011. Since taking office, District Attorney Oakes has enhanced the prosecution of felony cases while working with the courts to move those cases more efficiently.

The global tobacco epidemic is killing 6 million people every year; but leaders and efforts in Central New York are reducing smoking rates and protecting kids from tobacco marketing. To celebrate these successes, Tobacco Free CNY will be recognizing local champions to celebrate World No Tobacco Day.

Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland: come for the sequence of George Clooney rocketing out of his house in a bathtub, stay to see how Disney works out a little girl robot love conundrum. Let me first say I did not realize Tomorrowland was being marketed as a children’s film. With George Clooney being one of the film’s stars, the other being Britt Robertson, an actor who attracts a slightly older group, I expected an entirely different film and one that certainly would not get children flocking to theaters to see it in droves.