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Oswego Hospital Closing Home Aide Service
“This decision was not arrived at easily and we very much appreciate the willingness of the area licensed agencies to support the transition of home aide services,” said Ann Gilpin, Oswego Health President and CEO. “Clients will be allowed to select the organization of their preference and we will support the clients and their families through this transition. Our Human Resource Department will work with staff for alternative opportunities,” she added.
Fort Ontario Welcomes Back Independence Day Parade
The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce has decided to reverse the parade route this year. It will begin along Liberty Street and wind up at the fort.
Arrest Made In Oswego Cemetery Burglary Probe
According to police, the suspect admitted to committing a total of three burglaries at St. Peter’s Cemetery, as well as a separate Criminal Mischief, for which further charges are pending.
Union Recommends Workers Reject Nuke Plant Owner’s Contract Offer
Leaders of the union representing more than 450 workers at Nine Mile One and Two nuclear plants are urging members to turn down a “last, best and final” contract offer from the plants’ owner.
Weather Notebook For July 1, 2011
June ended with a stretch of nice weather. Let’s see if we can keep things going through the long holiday weekend.
Public Hearing Scheduled On Digital Sign Issue
The council set a public hearing for 7:10 p.m. July 11 in the Council Chambers, regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 280 Zoning Section 280-65 – Illuminated and Digital Electronic Signs. At issue is where, if any place, should this type of sign be allowed in downtown Oswego.
Fulton Schools Cut 16 Positions, Put Laid Off Staff on Recall List
Friday morning, 16.6 jobs that existed in the Fulton City School District this past school year will not exist anymore.
The Fulton Board of Education voted to eliminate the 16.6 positions, a move made necessary by the cuts contained in the district’s 2011-12 budget.
Weather Notebook For June 30, 2011
Yesterday was nice and dry. Today should close out the month the same way.
The Dish On Dishes And Other Words From The Ancient To Today’s Techno-Speak
What’s the skinny, Minnie? Chill out while our Rebekkah McKalsen gives you the 411. If you are having trouble understanding parts of the dialogue in your favorite 1980s or 1970s flick and if you think they just plain talked silly in the 1960s and before – imagine what the next generation is going to think about the current colloquialisms.

