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Ritchie’s EEE Forum Aims Towards Coordinated Game Plan for Next Year

October 13, 2011 Contributor

Local and state officials gather in Oswego this morning for a forum on finding better ways to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

State Senator Patty Ritchie (R-Oswegatchie) organized the discussion after this summer’s large-scale outbreak of the disease claimed the life of a 4 year old girl from New Haven.

“I don’t want any other family to have to go through what Maggie Wilcox’s family has gone through,” Ritchie said in a September interview.

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Oswego Mayoral Candidates Focus On Arts And Culture

October 12, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Questions that focused on the candidates’ vision for supporting and working with the non-profit organizations that serve the Oswego community. In particular, questions dealt with cultural – heritage tourism, the arts as an economic development tool and community services provided by non-profit organizations.

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New York State Approves Funding for Oswego Seaway Lofts Project

October 12, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Project will rehabilitate historic Brosemer Brewery into affordable housing. Renovations include a new elevator, tenant community room and computer lab, on-site rental office, laundry facilities and several units targeted for the physically handicapped.

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It was a memorable Homecoming at Bodley

October 12, 2011 Contributor

Sun shined on a memorable Homecoming

Also today: Exchange student Valeriya Kleutsova came to Bodley from Tyumen, Russia, and has enjoyed her first five weeks as a Fultonian.

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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Suspected Meth Lab

October 12, 2011 Submitted article

On Oct. 11, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office became involved in an investigation that revealed a meth lab production operation. Deputies responded to 459 County Route 41 in the Town of Mexico on a report of suspicious items in the home.

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Fulton Police Make Arrest In Robbery

October 12, 2011 Contributor

Police say the suspect, while in the process of committing a larceny from a vehicle, was confronted by a property owner. The suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended following a brief struggle in which the victim was struck in the head.

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Weather Notebook For October 12, 2011

October 12, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Wow, what a stretch of great weather! How much longer can it last? Probably not too long.

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Retired OPD Sergeant, Officers Cited For Rescue Efforts

October 12, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Three police officers and retired sergeant were recognized at Tuesday’s council meeting for their life-saving efforts late last month.

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Army All-American Bowl Selection Tour Taps Two OHS Musicians

October 11, 2011 Steve Yablonski

The 2012 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Selection Tour visited Oswego High School Tuesday night. During an 8:30 p.m. ceremony, immediately following practice for the Marching Buccaneers, they officially announced the selection of mellophone player Gina Bartholomew and drummer Jeffrey Murray to the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band.

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Raiders Revel In Homecoming football

October 11, 2011 Contributor

It was a Homecoming night to honor the seniors, and sophomore running back Mark Pollock did just that by scoring four times to lead the Raiders to a 32-22 victory over New Hartford.

Also today: Balancing a job and school

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