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Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Kick Off Oswego Harborfest

April 1, 2015 Contributor

Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals will provide a “good times” opening to the 28th annual Oswego Harborfest. On July 23 the NRG Lakeview Stage in Breitbeck Park will set the mood for the rest of a spectacular weekend as one of the premier free music festivals in the nation kicks off. Harborfest Executive Director Doug Buske said, “Felix is a great way to launch this year’s celebration. I would like to thank Cayuga Community College and C&S Companies for their sponsorship of opening night.”

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Nearly $13 Million Allocated for Upgrades at Central and Northern New York Colleges

March 31, 2015 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced the new State Budget will include nearly $13 million to help local colleges improve the learning experience for students by making upgrades to their campuses. Included in the spending plan is $6.65 million for SUNY Oswego, $1.95 million for SUNY Canton and $4.35 million for Jefferson Community College.

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“In Company” – War of 1812 marine artist Dr. Peter Rindlisbacher portrays the majestic ‘line ahead’ formation of the Royal Navy squadron on Lake Ontario in this scene. He will speak at the Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium, scheduled April 17 to 19. For details, go to http://visitoswegocounty.com/historical-info/war-of-1812/war-of-1812-symposium/

War of 1812: Preparations, Outcomes and Re-Creating Historical Moments

March 31, 2015 Contributor

History lovers, students and professional historians will have the opportunity to learn more about the decades leading up to and following the War of 1812 as well as artistic tips, tricks and techniques for re-creating historic moments at the Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium. The fifth annual event runs from Friday, April 17 to Sunday April 19.

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Oswego School Board Concludes March With Busy Agenda

March 30, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego City School District Board of Education did much more than hear about the (budgetary) obstacles confronting it at the final regular meeting of March. A full agenda awaited the board members as they sat down. In the “Board of Education” portion of the agenda, approval was granted for a proposed policy relating to “Entitlement to Attend-Age and Residency” policy as well as the pupil instructional calendar for 2015-16.

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United Way to Distribute FEMA Funding

March 30, 2015 Contributor

United Way of Greater Oswego County has announced that it is in the planning stages for the distribution of $73,832 in funding that it has received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Those agencies interested in applying for FEMA funding must submit requests to the United Way of Greater Oswego County no later than April 3.

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State Budget Includes Record Funding For Agriculture

March 30, 2015 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie announced today (March 30), that the new State Budget will include record funding for agriculture programs designed to connect consumers with locally produced farm products, increase farmers’ yields, boost rural economies and strengthen the future of family farms.

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Testing of new emergency notification sirens to begin week of April 6

March 30, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Testing of the new Nine Mile Point emergency notification sirens installed by Exelon Generation and Entergy Nuclear will begin the week of April 6. Residents may hear individual soundings of sirens in short bursts for the next few weeks as the startup and commissioning is completed. Full testing of the new sirens will be announced by Exelon Generation when a schedule is established, and will not affect the published schedule of the siren system currently in place

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Fulton Man Charged With Burglary, Grand Larceny

March 29, 2015 Steve Yablonski

On Sunday (March 29), Fulton Police charged Robert H. Kimball III with two counts of burglary in the second degree, grand larceny in the fourth degree and two counts of petit larceny. The charges stem from several investigations conducted in early March.

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Hundreds Freezin’ For A Reason Raise Thousands For Special Olympics

March 29, 2015 Steve Yablonski

An estimated more than 300 people, young and old, subjected themselves to the “Ultimate Polar Shower.” “This really says a lot about our community,” the mayor said. “It’s like 15 degrees and the windchill is even colder and all these people have come out to help support Special Olympics. This is really a great turnout for a great cause!” Due to the hard-packed snow and ice in the harbor – the ‘plunge’ was re-invented as The Ultimate Polar Shower.

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Fulton Firefighters Extinguish Porch Fire

March 28, 2015 Contributor

Firefighters were call to a fire under the front porch of 717 Emery Street, Saturday evening (March 28). When unit arrived on the scene flames were visible. The fire was quickly extinguished.

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