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Second Annual Miles For Mary Brings Awareness To Peaceful Remedies, Commemorates Mary Gosek’s Birthday

July 8, 2021 Matt Watling

Four years ago this month, the City of Oswego started an annual tradition of honoring the late Mary Gosek, as Mayor Billy Barlow declared each and every July 30, starting in 2018, to be Mary E. Gosek Day, her birthday. Now, the non-profit she founded, Peaceful Remedies, will host its second annual Miles for Mary challenge to raise awareness for the organization.

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Coastal Counties Onboard With Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Proposal

July 8, 2021 Contributor

The proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary achieved another significant milestone yesterday when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officially released its draft proposal to designate up to 1,786 square miles in eastern Lake Ontario and the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River as a National Marine Sanctuary.

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Fulton Residents, Common Council Discuss Nuisance Abatement, City Property Sales, Crosswalk Safety

July 7, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

During last night’s Fulton Common Council meeting, July 6, residents and the council discussed nuisance abatement, city property sales, and crosswalk safety.

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Mayor Barlow Announces $20,000 Grant To Oswego Renaissance Association

July 7, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today a $20,00 grant to the Oswego Renaissance Association as part of the City of Oswego’s $200,000 commitment to local non-profit organizations and service providers negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fulton Common Council Approves Resolution To Shorten Rental Permit Time Frame

July 7, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

The Fulton Common Council met last night, Tuesday, July 6, and approved a resolution that would shorten the time frame of a rental permit in the city from five years to three years.

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Get Your Child’s Car Seat Checked At Pulaski Event July 17

July 6, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego County Traffic Safety Board is pleased to announce a car seat safety check scheduled for Saturday, July 17.

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Weekly COVID-19 Statistics Update: June 28 – July 6

July 6, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m., there have been a total of three additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) this past week.

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AAA Gas Prices Report July 6, 2021: Crude Oil Prices Continue To Rise, Gas prices Increased With holiday travel

July 6, 2021 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.13, up three cents in the past week. One year ago, the price was $2.18.

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Kayak Drawing To Benefit Oswego Paddlefest Paddler’s Package

July 6, 2021 Contributor

A Vibe Yellowfin 100 kayak with paddle and personal flotation device, valued at $1,000, will be awarded to a lucky winner Saturday, July 17 after the Oswego Paddlefest event at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum, Oswego.

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Oswego City County Youth Bureau, Oswego PD, Phoenix PD Hold Toy Drive For Golisano Hospital

July 6, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego City County Youth Bureau, Oswego Police Department and Phoenix Police Department has teamed up to form a toy/necessities drive for Golisano Hospital.

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