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A worker at the county health department's mosquito laboratory in West Monroe separates species of mosquitoes for testing. Samples of mosquitoes that could carry the EEE virus are sent to the state Department of Health laboratory every week during the summer and tested to see if the EEE virus is present in Oswego County.

More EEE Found at Toad Harbor Swamp

August 29, 2018 Contributor

With families planning outdoor activities during the last few weeks of summer, Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang reminds residents of all ages to continue to protect themselves from mosquitoes until the first hard frost occurs. Huang said today (August 29) the New York State Health Department recently announced that two additional samples of mosquitoes collected at Toad Harbor Swamp have tested positive for EEE.

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Williamstown Woman Charged With Stealing Purse From Employee At Redfield Food Pantry

August 29, 2018 Site Administrator

Today (August 29), State Police responded to the Redfield Food Pantry located on School Road in the town of Redfield regarding a stolen purse. During the investigation, the complainant believed Kelly Russo may have taken the purse earlier in the day.

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New Prescription Disposal Box Unveiled at Fulton PD

August 28, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

A new opportunity to discard of unused or expired medications is now available at the Fulton Police Department. The Oswego County Prevention Coalition, in working with a Rite Aid grant program, secured the box that is permanently housed at the police department for no charge.

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Phoenix Man Arrested On Sex Abuse Charges

August 28, 2018 Site Administrator

State Police today (August 28) announce the arrest of Joseph R. Bell, 50, from 37 Spring St., Phoenix.Bell is accused of having sexual contact with a boy and girl less than the age of 13.

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Members of the Oswego City Fire Department and the Oswego County Planning Office gathered to showcase the completion of their mapping project. Pictured from left are Oswego City Firefighter Lt. Drew Montalbano, Oswego City Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management Randy Griffin, Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning Department Director David Turner, Oswego City Fire Inspector and Deputy Fire Chief Justin Norfleet, and Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning Department Associate Planner Martin Weiss.

Oswego County Planning and Oswego City Fire Complete Mapping Project

August 28, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Planning Office has joined forces with the Oswego City Fire Department to assist with emergency planning by using its Geographic Information System. This mapping technology allows users to input, analyze, and organize data based on geographic location.

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Oswego Council Tweaks, OKs 2019 Budget

August 27, 2018 Steve Yablonski

After a handful of small tweaks, the Common Council unanimously approved the 2019 spending plan for the Port City. The budget contains the first reduction in city property taxes for city residents in 20 years. Mayor Billy Barlow’s budget proposal reduced the general tax rate from $15.67 per thousand dollars of assessed value in 2018 to $15.33 in 2019. The council’s reductions trimmed it to $15.28. It goes from a 2.11% reduction in city property taxes in the 2019 Operating Budget, to a 2.41%.

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Nearly 300 Paddle Through Locks of Oswego River Canal

August 27, 2018 Contributor

Nearly 300 paddlers took to the Oswego River Canal on Aug. 18, traversing through four locks and ending in Oswego at Lock 8 near the entrance to Oswego Harbor. This year’s annual Paddlefest was organized by the H. Lee White Maritime Museum.

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Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 2 Offline

August 27, 2018 Site Administrator

Exelon Generation’s Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 2 automatically shut down at 12:33 a.m. today (August 27) after the main generator came offline. The unit shut down as designed and there is no concern for public health or safety. The cause is under review by station personnel.

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Menter Ambulance Plans for Expansion

August 26, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

A long standing Fulton business is set to nearly triple its size with a building expansion. Menter Ambulance Services has bought or acquired several properties adjacent to the Fulton central headquarters location at 404 Ontario St. The building, currently 5,600 sq. ft., will nearly triple in size to accommodate staff and equipment having doubled since 2013.

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Fort Ontario Under Siege This Weekend

August 25, 2018 Steve Yablonski

A regiment of the King’s army was set upon shortly after 10 O’clock this morning by a group of rebellious colonists while walking in East Park. The Continental Army attacked the British in the park on Bridge Street in Oswego. The attack forced the Loyalists to retreat and fighting continued up East Fourth Street to the gates of the British-held fort. Rebel troops launched a full-scale assault on the fort Saturday afternoon.

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