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VanBuren, Walker Tabbed To Lead Council In 2015

January 5, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Eric VanBuren (Sixth Ward) and Shawn Walker (Fourth Ward) were appointed president and vice president, respectively of the Oswego Common Council. The rules of the council state that an additional compensation of $5,000 per year for the council president and $2,500 for the vice president be paid to those two councilors. As council president, VanBuren will assume the mayor’s duties in his absence; and, if he becomes incapacitated for any reason, he would take over as the acting mayor.

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Travel Advisory Issued For City of Fulton

January 5, 2015 Contributor

The City of Fulton has issued a travel advisory effective at 2 p.m.today (January 5).

Snow and gusting winds along with a forecast of significant snowfall this evening have created very hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are advised against any unnecessary travel. Vehicles will be towed if they become stuck or if they present a hazard.

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Katko Tapped for Leadership Position in 114th Congress

January 5, 2015 Contributor

U.S. Rep Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, today (Jan. 5) appointed U.S. Congressman John Katko (NY-24) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation Security in the 114th Congress. Katko was selected for the leadership position based on issues of regional importance to NY-24 and his background as a federal prosecutor. In addition to the House Committee on Homeland Security, Katko will also serve on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure.

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Nellica Huff leads the children in an Israeli dance.

CMOO Takes Children On Global Journey

January 5, 2015 Steve Yablonski

For many, having 80 energetic young children running around for hours under one roof could be a nightmare. However, for Jillian Shaver, it’s just another day at the Children’s Museum Of Oswego. Over the holidays, CMOO helped hundreds of children travel “around the world” without ever leaving the Port City.

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"Public Emergency Response Information" calendar

Emergency Planning Calendar Mailed To Residents Near Nuclear Power Plants

January 3, 2015 Contributor

The calendar is a joint effort of Exelon Generation, Entergy, the Oswego County Emergency Management Office and the New York State Office of Emergency Management. It contains guidelines for public response to radiological and other types of emergencies for people who live within 10 miles of Nine Mile Point.

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Two-Car Crash In Sterling Claims Life

January 2, 2015 Steve Yablonski

At about 9:51 a.m. today (January 2), an eastbound 2001 Ford Taurus wagon operated by Wilner Moleon, 52, of Red Creek, lost control and spun into the path of a westbound 2013 Subaru Outback operated by Jane Holliday, 83, of Oswego. Moleon was transported to University Hospital in Syracuse, where he died of his injuries, deputies said.

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Oswego Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2015

Oswego Hospital Welcomes First Baby Of The Year

January 2, 2015 Contributor

Oswego Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2015 at 2:16 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Barry Lee Babcock was the hospital’s first newborn, weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces. His length was 21 inches. Parents are Kawana Jefferson and Barry Babcock, of Oswego.

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In Cold Storage

January 2, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The vessel, American Fortitude, is headed to Brownsville, Texas for scrapping. It is being stored in the Port City for the winter months.

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December 2014 Was Warmer Than Average But Less Snowy

January 2, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The average temperature last month was 3.7 degrees warmer than average. Snowfall, however, was 8.3 inches below average

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Thanks For Making Live Love Life Blood Drive A Success

January 1, 2015 Submitted article

Live Love Life: Individuals in the Oswego area again showed that they do subscribe to the true meaning of these three words. More than 100 individuals presented at the Oswego Elks blood drive in honor of Cooper Levine – and a whopping 80 pints of blood were successfully donated.

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