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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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Happy New Year Everyone!

December 31, 2014 Janet Rebeor

Here’s wishing everyone a safe and happy start to the new year. If you’re out on the road watch out for the snow … don’t drink and drive … and be on the lookout for those who may have!

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The yardstick saw its shadow - and Winter returned just in time for the new year.

2014 In Review: In December – A Beacon of Small Business Excellence In Oswego

December 31, 2014 Steve Yablonski

We go from a green Christmas to a very white New Year’s. The Tarandi Foundation donates $25,000 to the Oswego Bookmobile. Oswego County’s 2015 budget is approved. Governor signs Senator Ritchie bill to boost EEE prevention.

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