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Oswego Councilors Nix Snow Removal Amendment

April 27, 2010 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council voted 2-5 on an amendment to the Code of the City of Oswego, Chapter 249, Vacant an occupied property maintenance ordinance, Section 249-9, cleaning of public sidewalks.

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Tall Ship Trio To Visit Oswego For Festival

April 27, 2010 Steve Yablonski

Here is a glimpse of the three tall ships that will be visiting the Port City this summer.

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Tall Ships Slated To Sail Into Port City

April 26, 2010 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego Festival Of Sail will take place June 25, 26 & 27. The public can tour and take a 90-minute cruise on the ships. Several other activities, for people of all ages, are being planned â€“ at the waterfront and downtown.

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Two Teens Charged In Connection With Robbery

April 26, 2010 Steve Yablonski

A 13-year-old and a 15-year-old are facing charges that if committed by an adult, would constitute second-degree robbery. The victim was reportedly hit in the head and robbed of an unspecified amount of money.

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RaiderNet Daily: Thinking About The Future

April 26, 2010 Contributor

Students get a look at careers and begin thinking about college.Â Also today, why sexting is forever, the lacrosse team battles on, and a big fundraiser is set for Thursday.

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Scene Around Town: It’s Spring

April 26, 2010 Contributor

Regular reader Fran Godici sends us this scene. We agree with Fran’s sentiment that it’s a nice sign of the season.

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Hundreds Walk To Raise Awareness Of Autism

April 25, 2010 Steve Yablonski

More than 550 people turned out Saturday for the annual Oswego County Autism Task Force’s “Walk for Autism.” The group seeks to provide information that enhances the lives of those touched by Autism Spectrum Disorders in the community. The event featured childrenâ€™s activities, entertainment, light refreshments, autism information, and an organized 1, 2, or 3-mile walk.

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Fulton, Oswego City GOPs Back Doheny for Congress; Showdown with Hoffman, Conservatives Looms

April 23, 2010 Contributor

Republican committees in the cities of Fulton and Oswego this week have endorsed Matt Doheny for Congress, as a showdown looms between the Republican party’s leaders and the state Conservative Party over which candidate will have the best chance of beating Democrat Bill Owens this fall.

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Street Closing Fee Proposed

April 23, 2010 Steve Yablonski

At its next meeting, the Oswego Common Council will consider instituting a $150 fee for street closings. The requests usually are for times when the Traffic Division isn’t regularly scheduled to work. The proposed fee would reportedly cover the cost of the overtime.

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Oswego Police: Beware Of Possible Scams

April 22, 2010 Steve Yablonski

An elderly woman was going to send a large amount of money to a location in Jamaica via Western Union. Police were alerted when the store employee helping the woman suspected it might be a scam. In another incident,Â a victim said she had answered a job posting on Craiglist.com for a housekeeper. She had to send money to receive keys to the house where she was supposed to start her job.

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