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Residents Let Councilors Know What’s On Their Mind
Nearly 70 people packed the Council Chamber Wednesday night for a town hall meeting with the Oswego Common Council. Comments focused on many quality of life issues. Several speakers gave the council suggestions for improving the city, including increasing the amount for fines regarding zoning and other violations.
September 2012 Was Warmer, Wetter Than Normal
The average temperature last month was 1.4 degrees above average. And, it is the first month since January where we have had above average precipitation.
Rachel’s Challenge moves students to create a chain reaction of kindness and compassion
Many of the students in the Fulton Junior High School were not even born in April of 1999 when the unthinkable happened. Two students entered Columbine High School in Colorado and opened fire on their fellow students and teachers killing thirteen and injuring 21 more before turning the gun on themselves.
Two Charged With Burglary In Port City
On September 28, the Oswego City Police Department responded to a 911 dispatch for a burglary in progress at a private residence. Upon their arrival, a neighbor told police they observed two people enter the residence
while the owner was not there.
Oswego Police Announce Drug Arrest
As a result of continued investigations into the alleged possession and sales of illegal drugs in the city of Oswego area, the Oswego City Police Department is announcing the following arrest: On Sunday September 30, at about 8:30 p.m. the Oswego City Police Department’s Anti-Crime Team executed a search warrant at 230 W. Seneca St.
Oswego County Drug Task Force Announces Arrest of Granby Man
The suspect is facing weapons charges as well as drug charges and endangering the welfare of a child
Weather Notebook For October 3, 2012
Temperatures will drop back on Thursday but still be very warm
Tax Deal Could Spare Fulton Some Damage From Birds-Eye Plant Closing
There’s a deal on the table that could prevent a costly court fight and limit the damage to taxpayers from the closing of the Birds-Eye food processing plant in Fulton.
Fulton city lawmakers hold a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to consider accepting an offer worked out between Birds-Eye’s owner and Mayor Ron Woodward’s administration that would lower the taxes paid on the plant.
Gift to SUNY Oswego supports international education
An alumnus who was the first in his family to have a passport and had his life changed by a study abroad experience through SUNY Oswego has made a generous gift to the college to pass on the opportunity of international experience to current and future students.