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Exelon Generation and Pathfinder Bank Co-Sponsor Harborfest Fireworks by Grucci

June 12, 2019 Contributor

For many of the hundreds of thousands of people who travel to Oswego for its annual Harborfest, the Saturday night fireworks spectacular by Grucci is the highlight of their weekend. This year, Pathfinder Bank and Exelon Generation, two longtime sponsors of Harborfest, have committed to sponsoring the fireworks for Harborfest once again.

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The Children’s Museum of Oswego Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families Museums for All

June 12, 2019 Contributor

The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits visiting CMOO for a minimal fee of $3 per person, up to four people, with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer card.

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Billboards Show The Way To Oswego’s Fort Ontario

June 11, 2019 Steve Yablonski

“One billboard on I81 near Fort Drum ran April and May and will be up again during July and August,” said Janet West Clerkin Tourism and Public Information Coordinator for Oswego County. “The other on I81 near Sandy Creek will be up May though July.”

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Fulton Fire Department Quickly Extinguishes House Fire

June 11, 2019 Kassadee Bradshaw

FFD said arrival crews quickly knocked down an active fire on the first floor of the house. No one was in the house at the time. And, no injuries were reported.

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Oswego County Collects Household Hazardous Waste

June 11, 2019 Kassadee Bradshaw

What some people do not know is that there are certain things that cannot simply be put in with the rest of the garbage. That includes things like antifreeze, nail polish remover, drain cleaners and wood stains to name a few.

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State Works With Local Governments Impacted by Flooding to Develop Plans for Resilience and Economic Development

June 10, 2019 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today, June 10, hosted the first meeting of community leaders and the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative, or REDI, commission. He announced up to $300 million in funding available for communities impacted by Lake Ontario flooding.

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Fulton Fire Department Makes Quick Work of Porch Fire

June 10, 2019 Kassadee Bradshaw

Today, June 10, at approximately 11:37 a.m., the Fulton Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 418 Oneida St.

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Troopers Investigate Motorcycle Accident in Constantia; Passenger Seriously Injured, Driver Charged

June 10, 2019 Steve Yablonski

On June 9, State Police responded to a motorcycle accident that occurred on State Route 49 in the town of Constantia.

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Motorcycle Crash Claims Life

June 10, 2019 Steve Yablonski

On June 9, at around 7:12 p.m., members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a one-vehicle motor vehicle accident.One person died in the crash. The accident is still under investigation and alcohol appears to be a contributing factor..

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`Only 982’ Documentary Screening Set June 20 – International World Refugee Day observed at Fort Ontario

June 10, 2019 Contributor

“Only 982,” a 14-minute film documentary on three of the 982 Holocaust refugees interned at the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter during World War II, will be shown at 7 p.m. on June 20 at Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego. Following the film there will be a question and answer session with the film’s screenwriter, Assistant Professor Juliet Giglio of SUNY Oswego, and one of the subjects of the film, former refugee David Levi and his family.

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