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IJC’s International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board Announces Better Water Conditions Downstream Allow Outflows To Be Set For Navigation

May 3, 2020 Contributor

Thanks to favorable weather and water supply conditions the board no longer needs to limit outflows to alleviate flooding risks downstream.

That means that outflows will now be at the maximum rate to lower water levels on Lake Ontario, while maintaining currents in the St. Lawrence River that allow for commercial navigation.

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, May 2, 2020

May 2, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been no additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative reported number is still 64 cases across the county and of those, 56 have recovered and three have died.

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OCO Transportation Continues To Serve County Resident

May 2, 2020 Contributor

While we are sheltering in place and staying home as much as possible there is still a need for essential services. Trips to the grocery store, the pharmacy, and doctor appointments must continue. For county residents who do not drive, or have access to a vehicle, this poses a serious problem. Fortunately Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) has the answer.

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Katko Leads Bipartisan Effort To Support Local Governments In Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Package

May 2, 2020 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today led a bipartisan effort, calling on Congress to address the financial strain local governments face by providing direct relief to localities in Central New York and across the nation in future COVID-19 relief packages.

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Gail Tosh To Challenge Will Barclay’s Seat For State Assembly

May 2, 2020 Contributor

Gail Tosh has announced that she is running again for the New York State Assembly in the upcoming November election, to represent the 120th District.

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Timothy Plunkett Takes Over 6th Ward Common Council Seat

May 2, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the appointment of Timothy Plunkett as 6th ward city councilor in the City of Oswego, filling the seat vacated by Ronald Tesoriero who resigned earlier this week.

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been two additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative reported number is 64 cases across the county and of those, 53 have recovered and three have died.

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

OSWEGO COUNTY – According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been no additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative reported number is still 62 cases […]

Mayor Michaels Forms Small Business Advisory Board Amid Pandemic

April 30, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Deana Michaels has appointed Fulton business owners to a Fulton COVID-19 Small Business Advisory Board to advise the mayor on how to keep businesses functioning during the COVID-19 Crisis, how they can reopen safely and productively and how the city and its businesses can build resiliency for the future.

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Local Officials Give COVID-19 Update, Recap

April 30, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, along with representatives from local governments, held a video conference meeting to update the participating public in how the county and cities of Fulton and Oswego are handling COVID-19.

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