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New EEE Report in Oswego County

September 24, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (Sept. 24) that the Eastern equine encephalitis virus has been found in two new mosquito samples collected last week. One of the samples was taken from the town of New Haven and the other from the town of Albion. The mosquitoes were collected during routine sampling conducted by the Oswego County Health Department and the New York State Department of Health and sent to the state health department’s Wadsworth Center Laboratories near Albany for testing.

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Oswego Looks To Terminate River Deal With Brookfield

September 23, 2014 Steve Yablonski

The Common Council voted Monday night to revoke Brookfield Renewable Energy’s authority to police a certain area of the Oswego River near the Varick Dam. At Monday night’s council meeting, Mayor Tom Gillen was authorized, on behalf of the city, to notify Erie in writing of the city’s intent to end the agreement in 30 days. According to the council, Erie has consistently taken actions against fishermen in the Oswego River that exceeded the authority granted in the enforcement authorization agreement.

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Victim Identified In Mexico Fatal Crash

September 23, 2014 Contributor

The Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the subject involved in the fatal MVA in the town of Mexico on Saturday night as 44-year-old Robert J. Potts Jr. of George Road in the town of Mexico.

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As part of the major renovation of Grace Lutheran Church in Oswego workers from Minetto Painting refurbish and paint the church’s steeple and bell tower. The renovation project is updating the 150-year-old church from top to bottom.

Renovation Project Prepares Grace Lutheran Church for the Future

September 23, 2014 Contributor

For more that 150 years Grace Lutheran Church in Oswego has been a beacon of love and hope in Christ. A welcoming safe haven for all, Grace Lutheran has played a major role in the spiritual wellness of Oswego and the surrounding communities it serves. To ensure that Grace Lutheran Church is vibrant for another 150 years, Pastor Richard Klafehn and its parishioners have begun an extensive remodeling project that literally refurbishes the church from top to bottom.

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Celebrating 400 wins for Volleyball Coach Richardson

September 23, 2014 Contributor

Today’s News: Installing Apple’s new iOS8 system, and the Class of 2019 names its officers in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
Please note that due to class commitments, RND will not be published on Wednesday.

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Two Men Charged Following Drug Investigation

September 23, 2014 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego County Drug Task Force and the Fulton City Police Department conducted a several-month investigation that resulted in a search warrant executed on Jaycee C. Floyd, 44, of Syracuse, while he was a passenger in a vehicle operated by Tommie Lee Brunson, who was wanted by the Oswego County Drug Task Force on an indictment warrant. The two men were stopped in the city of Fulton in the afternoon of September 18 by the Fulton City Police and members of the Oswego County Drug Task Force.

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City, National Grid Amend ‘Tracking Account’

September 23, 2014 Steve Yablonski

At Monday night’s meeting, the Common Council announced it had reached an agreement with Niagara Mohawk (now doing business as National Grid) that will save the city money over the next 10 years. Due to a 1993 deal, the city currently owes the utility more than $11.5 million. Monday’s deal is a way for the city to pay off the debt without placing any burden on the taxpayers, councilors said.

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CCC Board Declares Exigency Over, Fulton Campus Growth

September 22, 2014 Janet Rebeor

Cayuga Community College’s Board of Trustees has signaled a return to financial health and the Fulton campus will see several of its planned developments move forward in the coming days and months as announced during the state of the college address Friday (Sept. 19).

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Schumer, Gillibrand and Maffei Announce $250,000 In Federal Funding For OCO

September 22, 2014 Contributor

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Dan Maffei today (Sept 22) announced that Oswego County Opportunities, Inc., has been awarded $250,000 through the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women.

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Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Locating Missing Man

September 22, 2014 Contributor

UPDATE: Authorities have located Mr. Clifford and he’s safe. The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating James A. Clifford, 71, of Orwell. Clifford was last seen on Sept. 10 at the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles on Taft Road, North Syracuse.

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