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9th Annual Suicide Prevention Event Set September 21

August 11, 2019 Steve Yablonski

OSWEGO, NY – There are those among us living in pain, with scars that no one can see. They are our friends and even family members; all survivors of suicide. Suicide is a national public […]

Burglary Reported In Fulton Home

August 10, 2019 Contributor

Fulton Police investigate Fulton home burglary.

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Parkhurst Hosts Movie Night At Foster Park

August 9, 2019 Kassadee Bradshaw

Parkhurst hosts community event.

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Safe Haven Reflections: ‘The Shelter Saved My Parents’ Lives’

August 8, 2019 Steve Yablonski

“Fort Ontario is where the Holocaust came to America,” said Paul Lear, Historic Site Manager at Fort Ontario. The Port City commemorated the Aug. 5, 1944, arrival of 982 Holocaust refugees at the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter. Other special events and activities linked to significant dates and life at the refugee shelter will continue into 2021.

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Oswego Dog License Renewal Now Available On-line

August 8, 2019 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today, August 8, that Oswego residents can now renew dog licenses on-line using the city’s website (www.oswegony.org). The city licenses more than 1,700 dogs annually, 1,500 of those are renewals.

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5 Transported to Syracuse Hospital After Volney House Fire

August 7, 2019 Contributor

At 8:57 a.m. today, August 7, State Police in Fulton responded to 2494 County Route 176 in the town of Volney for a structure fire. The investigation has revealed a total of five residents of the home were located in the residence by fire personnel.

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Additional EEE Found in Oswego County

August 7, 2019 Contributor

The health department continues to work with the New York State Department of Health to complete the necessary steps for aerial spraying, to control the virus by reducing the mosquito population.

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Barclay: Property Owners Along the Lake Will See Some Funding for Repairs

August 7, 2019 Contributor

Assemblyman Will Barclay released the following statement today (August 7) after receiving a letter from the Governor indicating that homeowners along Lake Ontario would be eligible to receive funding under the New York State Department of Housing and Community Renewal Residential Home Repair Program.

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Oswego County SPCA Expresses Concern At Common Council Meeting

August 7, 2019 Kassadee Bradshaw

The president of Oswego County SPCA, Tanya Semchenko brought her concerns of the city’s policy on possible rabies exposure to the Common Council meeting public comment Tuesday, August 6. She gave two recent examples of why she believes better protocol needs to be put in place.

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SUNY Oswego Honored Again Among National Colleges of Distinction

August 7, 2019 Contributor

SUNY Oswego has been recognized once again for its committed implementation of high-impact educational practices, earning a place as one of the nation’s 2019-20 Colleges of Distinction, as well as on lists recognizing Public Colleges and for Business and Education schools and programs.

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