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Oswego High School senior Drake Becksted shattered the New York State Public High School Athletic Association record in the prelims of the 100 freestyle as he advances to the NYSPHAA championship finals on Saturday. OHS swimmer Reeve Callen is among the top 16 in the 100 free and will advance in competition and also turned in a  lifetime best of 1:45.39 in the 200 free

The Oswego branch of the American Red Cross has helped those in need for more than 95 years. Besides providing aid to disaster victims in Oswego County, the volunteers have sent relief all over the world.

Recently, the Central New York Chapter was given the opportunity from its donor base to invest in a new disaster response vehicle. The $90,000 vehicle was unveiled Thursday at the Oswego branch office on West First Street. It was purchased exclusively with donations.

The vehicle is used to provide disaster stricken individuals with a safe and comfortable shelter.

Due to natural gas costs being lower than originally forecast and warmer temperatures, heating costs for National Grid customers in upstate New York have been more than 20 percent lower than last winter.

1912, a memorable year: The luxury liner Titanic made its maiden, and only voyage, New Mexico and Arizona became states, the Boston Red Sox opened Fenway Park, stamps were 2 cents, and Hugo and Amalie Ruttkamp welcomed their only daughter, Amelia, into the world.

“Running for office is more like a marathon – not a sprint.  It takes time to get your name out there and meet people,” she said. Jobs and the economy as well as other issues, such as border security, immigration, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid were discussed at the meeting.”