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Mayor Barlow Announces Grand Opening Event For Cahill Pier Wednesday August 16

August 11, 2023 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego will host a special grand opening event for the new William S. Cahill Pier on Wednesday, August 16. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting declaring the new pier officially open to the public followed by live music featuring The SkyCoasters. Th event is open to the public. Food trucks and drinks will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

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Theatre Association Of NYS Lauds Oswego Players

August 11, 2023 Contributor

The maiden voyage of the Titanic may not have been a success, however the Oswego Players production regarding the aftermath of that tragic voyage was a rousing success.

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National Grid Supports OCO Glow-A-Fun Golf Tournament

August 11, 2023 Contributor

Diane Benedetto, National Grid jurisdictional manager for Upstate New York, practices her drive in preparation for Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Glow for OCO nighttime golf tournament. National Grid has signed on as a Gold Level Sponsor for the event.

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National Grid Reminds Customers To Contact 811 Before Digging

August 10, 2023 Contributor

Serving as a crucial reminder for customers to contact 811 before digging, August 11 marks National 811 Safe Digging Day. To observe the occasion, National Grid is reminding customers and contractors nationwide to call 811 before starting any digging or excavation project (no matter how big or small) to have underground utility lines properly marked. Dig Safe ® is a free service funded solely by its utility members to promote public safety and avoid costly underground utility damage.

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Ray Bodley High School Student Wins SUNY ESF Book Award

August 10, 2023 Contributor

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), the most distinguished institution in the nation that focuses on the study of the environment, is proud to award the inaugural SUNY ESF Book Award to Grace Olon from G. Ray Bodley High School, Fulton, NY.

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State Student Affairs Awards Recognize Popular SUNY Oswego Program, Two Professionals

August 10, 2023 Contributor

One popular SUNY Oswego program and two dedicated professionals recently received 2022-2023 SUNY Council of Chief Student Affairs Officers Awards.

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Oswego County Awards $300K To Sandy Pond Channel Maintenance Association

August 10, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature awarded the Sandy Pond Channel Maintenance Association (SPCMA) $300,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to ensure continued navigation from Sandy Pond to Lake Ontario and safeguard the local economy, which relies heavily upon fishing and summer tourism.

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Senator Mannion Continues Support For 50th Senate District Libraries With Additional $72,250 For EV Charger Installations And Building Renovations

August 10, 2023 Contributor

Senator John W. Mannion today announced an additional $72,250 to support construction projects and capital improvements at 50th Senate District libraries.

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Some Travelers Are Renting EVs For ‘Test Drives’ While On Vacation

August 10, 2023 Contributor

More and more drivers are interested in electric vehicles, and some are “taking one for a spin” as a rental car while on vacation. AAA’s rental car partner Hertz has been investing heavily in electric vehicles for its fleet with purchases from Tesla, Polestar, and GM. The company now has tens of thousands of EVs for rent at more than 1,600 locations in 44 states. Hertz hopes to provide nearly two million EV rentals by the end of this year-about five times the number of EV rentals it did in 2022.

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