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Schumer Announces NRC Security Improvements
US Senator Charles Schumer revealed that the NRC has completed an audit conducted at his urging and will beef up security at nuclear power plants around the country. Recommendations include more training to identify possible terrorists, access to criminal data bases and more frequent re-screening of employees.
Two Oswego Women Arrested Following Burglary Probe
On Oct. 1, Oswego City Police executed a search warrant at 145 W. VanBuren St. As a result of the investigation, Oswego Police arrested 19-year-old Amber L. Wheeler and 20-year-old Stephanie N. Burnett, both of 145 W. VanBuren St.
Oswego County BOA Public Meeting Today at City Hall
The first public meeting to address the city of Oswego Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) nomination study will be held at the City’s Common Council Chamber at City Hall, 13 W. Oneida Street, today, October 4th at 6 p.m.
RaiderNet Daily: A Homecoming Win
Homecoming gave Fulton’s football squad a chance for a win and they took advantage of the opportunity. Also, the list of GRB’s favorite musicians and bands provides a wide variety of styles. And students weigh in on their favorite part of Spirit Week.
Bell Tower is Back Atop Historic Church
OHS Pair Tapped For All-American Band Honors
They were selected to perform at halftime of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the premier high school football game in the country. It will be held on January in the Alamodome in San Antonio. Only 125 band and color guard members from around the country are selected. In the past four years, Oswego has had seven representatives.
SUNY Oswego Enrollment Up; Quality Remains High, School Says
Applications to attend SUNY Oswego set a 21st century high again this year, but the college held to its quality standards and largely kept the numbers of undergraduate admissions in line with those of recent years.
Scene Around Pumpkin Fest

This year’s winner of the CNY Oswego Great Pumpkin Weigh Off was Matt VerSchneider of Freeville with a 1,283-pound entry. It would have even bested last year’s winner (Alan Nesbitt’s 1,229.5-pounder). This year saw dozens of entries with seven topping the 1,000-pound plateau and three were more than 1,240 pounds. Besides pumpkins there were plenty of fun and games, music and food for the entire family. And, of course, pumpkins – lots and lots of pumpkins. Click the story for more photos from Pumpkin Fest 2010.
Great Pumpkins Abound In Port City
This year’s winner was Matt VerSchneider with a 1,283-pound entry. It would have even bested last year’s winner (Alan Nesbitt’s 1,229.5-pounder). In second place was Andy Wolf (1,274 pounds, followed by Walter Merriam (1,241.5) and Nesbitt (1,193.5). This year saw dozens of entries with seven topping the 1,000-pound plateau.


