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Mayor Barlow Announces Independence Day Parade Award Winners

July 2, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced the winners of the float contests following the city of Oswego’s Fourth of July Independence Day Parade. The parade participants and floats were judged as they passed East Park (Washington Square) by Oswego City Clerk Mark Tesoriero, Council Vice President Kevin Hill and Executive Director of the Oswego Chamber of Commerce Katie Toomey.

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FLIPPING THE SWITCH – Dave Hall, commercial construction superintendent for Tesla, prepares to “flip the switch” energizing Oswego County’s largest solar field as county officials look on. The county’s eight solar projects will produce over one-third of electricity used by the county’s facilities over the course of a year, providing significant financial and environment benefits. Pictured with Hall from left are Oswego County Administrator Philip Church; Oswego County Legislator Linda Lockwood, District 11; D. Mark Powell, director of the Oswego County Solid Waste Department; Oswego County Legislature Chairman Shane Broadwell, District 17; David Turner, director of the Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning Department; and Oswego County Legislator Stephen M. Walpole, District 14.

Oswego County Launches Major Renewable Energy Project

July 2, 2018 Contributor

The project, which originally began in 2014, is part of the NY-SUN program administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. The 2 MW system, which covers about 10 acres next to the Bristol Hill Landfill site on NY Route 3, came at no cost to the county and is predicted to save nearly $5 million over the next 20 years.

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Protect Your Heart In The Heat

July 2, 2018 Site Administrator

As the temperature rises, so can your risk for suffering health issues like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Doctors recommend using good judgment when it comes to activities outside in the heat, and that you stay hydrated. During hot weather, it’s important that you take the right precautions:

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Port City Celebrates Independence Day

July 1, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Oswego’s Fourth of July parade is hot and humid – but still attracts a nice crowd

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Section Of East Albany Street Dedicated in Honor of Caruso Brothers

July 1, 2018 Steve Yablonski

With the sound of heavy metal thunder revving up in the background, Romey Caruso unveiled a road sign memorializing father and uncles, Harry, George and Bill Caruso. The trio, founders of the iconic Oswego Speedway, was honored Saturday afternoon across the street from the iconic Oswego Speedway. The stretch of East Albany Street will now be known as Caruso Brothers Boulevard in their honor.

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Oswego County Offices Begin Summer Hours July 2

June 30, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature has adopted summer hours for departments in the Legislative Office Building at 46 E. Bridge St., Oswego. Beginning July 2 and ending Aug. 31, offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Oswego County Health Department and Emergency Management Urge Precautions

June 30, 2018 Contributor

Forecasts for dangerous high heat over this weekend are a reminder for Oswego County residents to take precautions to stay cool and avoid heat-related illnesses, the Oswego County Health Department and Emergency Management Office advise.

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Mourning The Capital Gazette’s Loss

June 29, 2018 Site Administrator

We make our living with words. But, at times like these, our tool box doesn’t contain any instruments that adequately convey the myriad emotions we’re dealing with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you? That phrase is quickly becoming an almost meaningless cliché, a knee-jerk response to the increasing number of gun violence incidents today such as Thursday’s murder of five newspaper staff members.

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Mayor Barlow Invites Public to Independence Day Celebration

June 29, 2018 Contributor

The Fourth of July Independence Day Parade begins at 1 p.m. on July 1, starting at Oswego High School along Liberty Street, heading east on State Route 104/Bridge Street and turning north on East Seventh Street, ending at Fort Ontario.

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Public Invited To Speedway Street Dedication

June 29, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Romey Caruso invited the public to a ceremony recognizing his father and uncles, Harry, George and Bill Caruso. The trio, founders of the iconic Oswego Speedway, will be memorialized on Saturday, June 30. A section of East Albany Street near the speedway will officially be renamed Caruso Brothers Boulevard in their honor.

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