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UPDATE:  The cause of last night’s house fire at 31 Mercer St appears to be electrical, according to Oswego Fire Chief Jeff McCrobie

At 8:58 p.m. Monday the Oswego Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 31 Mercer St. in the northeast section of the city. Upon arrival crews reported smoke and flames coming from the residence.

The Oswego Fire Department gained five new firefighters and a lieutenant Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Oswego Police Department saw four of its members promoted to the rank of sergeant. Oswego Police Chief Tory DeCaire acted as master of ceremonies for the program.

The public is cordially invited to attend the inauguration ceremony for the Honorable Mayor Thomas W. Gillen and Honorable Members of the Common Council of the City of Oswego. It will be conducted on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. It will start at 1 p.m. in the Common Council Chamber at City Hall.

John Canale’s tome highlights the many local veterans who, like himself, took part in the Battle of the Bulge. Information for the book that details the human side of the “greatest land battle that was ever fought,” comes directly from the men who were there.