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Oswego County Reminds Residents to Guard against Mosquito Bites

July 8, 2018 Steve Yablonski

“Our mosquito surveillance team is monitoring virus activities in the area again this summer,” said Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang. “Viral infections carried by mosquitoes, such as EEE and West Nile, can cause serious illness including severe headache, high fever, disorientation, seizures, brain swelling or, in some cases, death,”

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Early-Morning Gang Assault Leads To Arrests

July 7, 2018 Site Administrator

Two people were arrested early this morning following an assault that left the victim severely injured, including a facial fracture. The investigation is on-going.

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Legislation Passes Assembly, Senate to Add Lake Neatahwanta to List of Inland Waterways

July 6, 2018 Site Administrator

Assemblyman Will Barclay announced today (July 6) that legislation to add Lake Neatahwanta to the state’s list of inland waterways passed the Assembly. The legislation also adds the Oswego River to the list of inland waterways.

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Councilor Ron Tesoriero makes a motion to approve the mayor's request. At right is Council President Robert Corradino, committee chair.

Committee Approves Mayor’s City-County Partnership Plan

July 5, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Mayor Billy Barlow officially requested authorization to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the city of Oswego and county of Oswego. The agreement will create a partnership between the city of Oswego Department of Code Enforcement and Oswego County Department of Social Services. The council will vote on it June 9; the county on June 12.

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Mayor Barlow Announces City Pool Opening on July 6

July 5, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow today (July 5) announced the Charles E. Gallagher City Public Pool will open on July 6. The opening of the public swimming pool was pushed back this year due to additional maintenance being performed around the pool area, he explained.

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Hastings Man Facing Sex Charges

July 5, 2018 Site Administrator

The arrest stems from the investigation into an incident that occurred in the town of Hastings between January 2017 and July 2018. He allegedly engaged in numerous acts of oral sexual conduct with the victim being less than 13 years of age.

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B’Ville Man Charged With Attempted Rape

July 5, 2018 Site Administrator

The arrest stems from the investigation into an incident that occurred in the town of Parish. He allegedly attempted to engage in sexual intercourse with the victim being less than 15 years of age.

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Fulton ‘Wages War’ on Negligent Landlords

July 4, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Common Council held a workshop last week to prepare for an impending war against negligent landlords throughout the city. Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. and administrative assistant to the Mayor, Kathy Trowbridge led the meeting with five of the city’s common councilors in what Trowbridge referred to as a “pep rally” to ensure all councilors were aware of city-wide expectations and how to enforce them. Emphasizing that the crack down will target negligent landlords, Trowbridge said the goal is to aggressively pursue landlords that are considered “repeat offenders” that do not adhere to the city’s code and charter. “Our homeowners deserve this. Our city deserves to be better than this. We do respect the many good landlords but we know the bad ones and we’re coming after you,” Trowbridge warned.

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Waldron’s Furniture Offers Discount to FBB Participants

July 4, 2018 Contributor

Waldron’s Furniture are the Fulton Block Builders (FBB) newest supporter. In addition to the discounts already being given by Burkes Home Supply, ACE Northern, Ontario Orchards and Lakeside Roofing and Siding – Waldron’s Furniture is now offering 15% off of all indoor and outdoor furniture.

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Logging Accident Claims Life Of Albion Man

July 3, 2018 Site Administrator

On Tuesday (July 3), deputies responded to 785 Towne Road in the town of Albion for a missing person complaint. While at that location, LLoyd W. White, who resides at that address, was found deceased as a result of an apparent logging accident, deputies reported.

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