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Strong Winter Storm Hitting Oswego County This Weekend

January 2, 2010 Contributor

A lake effect snow warning remains in effect until 6 pm Sunday. Lake effect snow will continue through Sunday. The snow could be heavy at times. Expect an additional 3 to 5 inches tonight in the most persistent snows. Winds will strengthen late tonight and Sunday with 5 to 10 inches of new snow possible with considerable blowing and drifting snow. Wind chills will be zero to 10 below tonight and Sunday. Road conditions will deteriorate through Sunday.

Click into the story to see a map showing snow totals so far.

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Only A Few Changes Following November Elections

January 2, 2010 Steve Yablonski

The core of the Oswego Common Council remained intact. And the County Legislature is still a 21-4 GOP majority. Convicted killer Alan Jones was sentenced to 25 years to life, despite a juror’s change of heart.

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Oswego Council Reorganizes For 2010

January 1, 2010 Steve Yablonski

<p>Members of the 2010 Oswego Common Council pose on the stairway in City Hall. In front from left are Dan Donovan (council president), Catherine Santos, Mayor Randy Bateman, and Connie Cosemento. In back, from left, are Ronald Kaplewicz, Shawn Walker, Bill Sharkey and Mike Myers.</p>

Dan Donovan (R-Fifth Ward) will continue to serve as the council’s president. And, the council’s vice president will again be Shawn Walker (R-Fourth Ward).

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Oswego Hospital Welcomes First Baby Of 2010

January 1, 2010 Steve Yablonski

Josephine Katelyn FranceÃ‚Â was born in Oswego Hospital at 4:42 a.m. Jan. 1, 2010. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. She is the daughter of Rita Powers and Brandon France, of Oswego.

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County Prepares To Squash Flu Bug

January 1, 2010 Steve Yablonski

Seasonal flu clinics were under way in Oswego County in early fall. Additional clinics were scheduled for Swine Flu (H1N1) vaccination as the vaccine became available.

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September 2009: Jones’ Conviction Was ‘Bittersweet’

January 1, 2010 Steve Yablonski

Also in September, OHS got a new principal and EEE claimed the life of a county resident.

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Oswego Native Shares “A Mom’s Story”

December 31, 2009 Steve Yablonski

<p>Lisa Manro Dennis autographs a copy of Mares! (Ya Gotta Love 'Em) for Carol Holliday who purchased the book as a gift for her granddaughter.</p>

Oswego native Lisa Manro Dennis jotted down a little tale about her son and his horse never dreaming she would one day share the story with the world. “One Mare that Saved a Life” is now part of an anthology to aid and inspire mare owners and horse lovers everywhere.

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Pulaski Fire Victim Identified

December 31, 2009 Steve Yablonski

A 68-year-old man, who had beenÃ‚Â residing at the motel for about a week, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to investigators, the fire started in the victim’s room, near a portable electric heater.

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In August, Jury Convicts Man In Infant’s Death

December 31, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Jay John Barboni was found guilty of murder in connection with the death of 15-month-old Nicholas Taylor. Also in early August, Rosemary Nesbitt passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

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In July Thousands Come To Harborfest

December 31, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Rain showers do little to dampen the spirits at the annual summer festival. Also in July, a slaughterhouse plan is met with a lukewarm reception in the county. And, the Port City received the key to its historic lighthouse.

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