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Coast Guard Station Oswego Welcome New Commander
Chief Boatswain’s Mate Joe Orlando took command of the station as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ursula Walther prepares to head to her new post in Miami. As Officer In Charge, Walther inspected her crew for the last time prior to being relieved of command by Orlando. It was also an opportunity for him to conduct a personnel inspection of those who will be in his new command.
Fulton, Oswego Councilors Share Ideas To Improve Their Cities
Fulton lawmakers shared the best idea they think they’ve had in a while — renovating homes seized for back taxes and selling them at market value to generate more money to fix up more homes. Oswego lawmakers talked about their efforts to enforce housing codes in a city with lots and lots of college rentals and some notorious landlords.
It was the first time legislators from the sister cities had gotten together in one room in perhaps decades.
Fulton Board of Ed Names Leaders, Handles Annual Duties
Board President Robert Ireland remained in the post. Former leader Robbin Griffin was selected Vice President. Brian Hotaling was named the board’s Clerk.
Scene Around Town: Doggone Delicious
Brutus and his sister, Zoey, enjoy an ice cream sundae recently at West Second and Utica streets in the Port City.
The “Rover Sundae” is made specifically for four-legged patrons such as the two Pugs. It consists of vanilla ice cream with peanut butter swirls and crushed doggie biscuits sprinkled on top.
The canines’ human companions settled for more traditional fare.
New SUNY Chancellor Visits Oswego
She answered questions on topics ranging from diversity to rising tuition costs. Partnerships among SUNY, the colleges and others will be increasingly important in the future, she pointed out.
Oswego Man Charged With Sexually Abusing Child
Police charged Timothy D. Sheldon, 27, of 371 County Route 89, Oswego with criminal sexual act, sexual abuse and course of sexual conduct, all felonies, as well as a misdemanor count of sexual abuse and two misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Fulton Construction Project On Schedule
The Fulton school district’s $23.6 million construction project is back on track.
After a minor delay caused by the accidental destruction of asbestos-laden floor tiles in the auditorium of the Education Center building, the pace of work has picked up and Jerry Seguin, the district’s point man on the big project, told the Board of Education Tuesday night that things are generally “right on schedule”.
Do This Tonight: Swingin’ Big Band at Breitbeck
The 17-piece big band led by Stan Gosek will blow through a handful of classic swing tunes, such as Count Basie’s “Jumpin’ At The Woodside”, Glenn Miller’s “In The Mood”, “Satin Doll”, “Minnie The Moocher”, “Harlem Nocturne”, and more.
The show begins at Breitbeck Park at 7:30 p.m. Bring your chair and perhaps a blanket, as it’s likely to be a tad cool by the lakeside late in the day.
City Officials Receive Keys To Lighthouse
This afternoon (July 14), Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ursula W. Walther, of the US Coast Guard station, presented Mayor Randy Bateman with the key to the historic landmark. After several years of waiting, city officials took ownership of the lighthouse.





