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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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Fulton Block Builders Issues First Check of 2018

June 28, 2018 Contributor

The first Fulton Block Builder check is presented to the Stoutenger’s. Angela and Keith Stoutenger are the first of 220 homeowners in the city of Fulton to receive their Fulton Block Builder (FBB) check in 2018. The couple has completed over $10,000.00 worth of exterior enhancements to their property, and Angela has taken on the responsibilities of the Block Leader.

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Oswego Daily News

Mayor Barlow Proposes Partnership With County DSS To Ensure Safe Housing

June 28, 2018 Site Administrator

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (June 28) a proposed partnership between the city of Oswego and Oswego County Department of Social Services that will require a landlord receiving rental assistance payments for their tenants from the Oswego County Department of Social Services to demonstrate compliance with all city of Oswego laws and regulations and must possess a valid city of Oswego Rental Permit.

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Fulton Teen Facing Sex Abuse Charge

June 28, 2018 Site Administrator

The arrest stems from the investigation into an incident that occurred between May – June 2018. He allegedly engaged in sexual contact with the victim being less than 11 years of age at a town of Granby residence.

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Haunted History Trail of New York State Wins 2018 PRism Award

June 28, 2018 Contributor

The statewide tourism trail earned two recognitions for excellence in marketing and public relations – one first-place PRism Award and one Award of Excellence. The PRism was awarded for the Trail’s “Spooky” Social Media. In 2017, they hired Break the Ice Media, to create and execute a strategy around Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Channels, with a goal to increase reach, tap into new audiences and increase overnight visitation.

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A Heat Wave Is Coming – Are You Ready?

June 27, 2018 Steve Yablonski

A heat wave – three consecutive days of 90+ degrees – is forecast headed into the weekend with temperatures flaring up to near 100 for Sunday’s Independence Day Parade. Those most at risk for heat-related illness are young children and the elderly. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 90s with high humidity on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

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Fulton Proposes Moratorium on Used Car Lots

June 26, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The public hearing will garner community input regarding city official’s proposal to enforce a temporary moratorium on used car sale lots. If passed, the moratorium would prevent any new businesses entering the city for the purpose of opening a used car lot for a period of one year.

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Oswego Daily News

Governor Cuomo Announces $57.7 Million For 136 Rural Public Transportation Projects

June 26, 2018 Site Administrator

The initiative will support rural public transportation operations; help local communities procure new clean-fuel, ADA accessible buses and related equipment; enhance coordination between local transportation agencies through mobility management and employment services; and construct new transit-related infrastructure, including facilities, passenger shelters and technology enhancements.

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