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Seventy-five years ago, on March 15, 1944, General Order No. 9, Headquarters, Second Service Command, Governors Island, N.Y., took effect and Fort Ontario was placed on “Standby.” Army personnel had already been re-assigned and the few remaining civilian employees were let go in preparation for closing the oldest continuously garrisoned post in the United States.

AmeriCorps Week, March 10 through 16, is an opportunity to recognize AmeriCorps members and their community partners for their positive impact and actions to “Get Things Done” at agencies around the county. As a national service program, AmeriCorps addresses critical needs in local communities across the U.S.

“The Hibernians have stepped up to make the parade an exciting annual event and I appreciate their efforts. I’d like to wish everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day and encourage folks to get outdoors, support the event and celebrate our heritage and culture,” Mayor Billy Barlow said. The Oswego Saint Patrick’s Parade will take place Saturday at 1 p.m.

The 13th annual St. Baldrick’s Day in Oswego is set for Sunday, March 31, at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center on East First Street from 1-4 p.m.

Today (March 6), State Police in Pulaski arrested Devon M. Buckner, 23, and Sarah A. Diamond, 28, from 27 Marsden Road in Mexico, for Assault 2nd degree, a class “D” felony and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class “A” misdemeanor.

At Monday night’s Planning and Development Committee, Mayor Billy Barlow requested approval of amendments to the City Plumbing Code regarding water meter bypasses and other amendments.

With Lake Ontario water levels already above average, U.S. Reps. John Katko (NY-24) and Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) today (March 5) sent a bipartisan letter to Lana Pollack, chair of the U.S. Section, International Joint Commission, requesting immediate action to mitigate flood risks for coastal communities.