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Katko Seeks Input From CNY Educators, Establishes Local Advisory Boards

May 21, 2018 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko today (May 21) announced the creation of two education advisory boards in order to gain valuable input on legislative priorities from Central New York educators. The first advisory board is focused on primary and secondary education throughout Wayne, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Oswego counties. The second is focused on higher education and includes representatives from every higher education facility in the district.

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Community Works Together To Place Flags at Veterans’ Graveside

May 20, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

A truckload of flags pulled into Mount Adnah Cemetery as dozens of volunteers braved the rain to place flags on the graves of veterans and fallen fire and police department members.

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Jack Bass shares some memories as his sister, Gloria Fredkove (formerly Yolanda Bass) and Mayor Billy Barlow listen Friday afternoon in the Council Chambers.

Mayor Barlow Welcomes Two Safe Haven Refugees Back to Oswego

May 18, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Two former refugees who were at Safe Haven as young children returned to Oswego for the first time in nearly 75 years. “It’s really an honor to host you today and have the both of you back,” Mayor Billy Barlow told the visitors. “I feel, individually, that the real reason that I’m here … is to be extremely grateful and thankful to the city of Oswego and its people,” Jack Bass said.

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Students from CiTi’s New Vision program portray the victims in Thursday’s decontamination drill held at Oswego Hospital. Pictured is Katie Smith, a student from Oswego, as she is treated by hospital staff members during the drill.

Oswego Hospital Prepares For Possible Emergencies

May 18, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Oswego Hospital staff members practiced for a disaster they hope will never occur. However, thanks to their training, they are now better prepared for the real thing. More than three dozen Oswego Hospital employees wore protective suits as they hosed down “victims” exposed to a hazardous substance in a special tent who were then triaged outside the hospital’s emergency entrance on Thursday.

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2018 Pratt House Museum Open House: This Weekend

May 18, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The Friends of History In Fulton, Inc. would like to cordially invite you to an open house at the John Wells Pratt House Museum on Sunday (May 20) from 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Results Of IO-Day Code Enforcement Blitz

May 18, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow today (May 18) announced the results of the 10-day code enforcement “blitz” from May 7 to 17 in the first and third wards in the city of Oswego. The blitz was designed to prevent stockpiling and junk accumulation in front of rental properties as students moved out at the end of the college semester and citizens started their Spring cleaning routine.

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Oswego County Olympiad Athletes Hear Roar of Support

May 17, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Several hundred eager special education student athletes traveled to Phoenix Central School District to participate in the 2018 Oswego County Olympiad. As the bleachers filled with fans roaring in support, students of all ages, developmental and physical abilities from ten school districts in Oswego County joined together to compete in several track and field events.

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Mayor Barlow Proposes Free Use of City Pool, Reduced Fee for Learn to Swim Program

May 17, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (May 17) his intention to eliminate the admittance charge to the city of Oswego owned and operated Charles E. Gallagher Public Swimming Pool. City residents pay for the pool through their property taxes and charging Oswego families again to use the pool is duplicative and unnecessary,” Barlow said.

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Holocaust Survivor Marion Blumenthal Visits GRB

May 17, 2018 Contributor

Today’s News: It was a “Majestic” night for GRB juniors; Raiders roll as Coulon joins 300 point club; GRB Orchestra heading for nation’s capital; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.

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Hi-Tech Scales, Conveyor System In Place At Port

May 16, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The Port of Oswego Authority is now registered for grain export, US department of agriculture federal inspection quality assurance compliance division, according to William Scriber, acting executive director of the Port of Oswego Authority. “We now can export grain at maximum quantities,” he said. That’s good news for the region’s farmers.

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