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The Harborfest Saturday Fireworks Spectacular presented by Entergy Nuclear will be Saturday, July 30.

Harborfest Announces Fireworks Sponsorships, Entertainment

April 5, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Oswego Harborfest today (April 5) announced a new multi-year agreement with its new Grucci Fireworks sponsors – Exelon Generation and Pathfinder Bank. Entertainment for the festival also announced. Headliners include Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles), Almost Queen, Changes in Latitude and more. This year, Harborfest is scheduled for July 26 through 29. “Breitbeck Park will be rocking opening night with all of Queen’s hits. The sing-along of Bohemian Rhapsody will be a moment you don’t want to miss,” the president of the festival’s board said.

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Record Numbers Bring Discussion To Roundtable

April 5, 2018 Contributor

Today’s News: Hoops for Hope Basketball set for April 13; Team Positive hosts Easter egg hunt; Raider hoopsters honored by Fulton Kiwanis; 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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The Oswego Farmers' Market will open on May 25 this year.

Summer Events Requests Head To Council

April 4, 2018 Steve Yablonski

At this week’s Physical Services Committee meeting, the Special Events Committee got the ball rolling on several summertime events in the Port City.

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Stricter Regulations and Fines for Fulton Landlords

April 3, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Common Council targeted landlords with amendment to city charter. An amendment of Subsection C152(J) of the City Charter entitled Housing maintenance; rental permits added stricter regulations and fines for landlords. Under new law, landlords will not be permitted new or renewed rental permits if they are in violation of any city code or owe unpaid property taxes, water and sewer bills, or fees of any nature owed to the City of Fulton. Any landlord that does not obtain a rental permit will accrue a $200 fine each month until such permit is obtained. Any landlord that does not live within the city will be required to designate a property manager residing within 25 miles. Each month that a property manager remains undesignated, landlords will accrue a $200 fine.

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Local Businesses Offer Fulton Block Builder Discounts

April 3, 2018 Contributor

Fulton Block Builder Block Challenge and Historical Paint participants will receive discounts from several local businesses. Burkes Home Supply, ACE Northern, Ontario Orchards and Lakeside Roofing and Siding are stepping up to support the Fulton Block Builder (FBB) program with discounts on much needed supplies to complete home improvement projects.

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State DOT Begins Intersection Improvement Project On Route 481

April 3, 2018 Contributor

New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas today (April 3) announced that construction has begun on a $1.9 million project to improve safety on State Route 481 at County Route 45 in the town of Volney. The project will reconfigure the intersection to allow only right turns onto Route 481.

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14-Year-Old Student Charged After School Threat Investigation In Hannibal

April 3, 2018 Contributor

On Monday, a Hannibal Middle School student reported seeing a threatening message written on the wall of the boy’s bathroom to a teacher, who then notified school officials.

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Jeff Coakley Named Oswego Hospital Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

April 3, 2018 Contributor

Oswego Health President and CEO Michael Harlovic announced the appointment of Jeff Coakley to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Oswego Hospital. “It is my pleasure to announce Jeff’s appointment as he continues to advance in his career at Oswego Health,” said Harlovic.

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Port City Moves Ahead With Dock Replacement Plan

April 2, 2018 Steve Yablonski

At Monday night’s meeting of the Administrative Services Committee Tom Kells, DPW commissioner, requested a general budget amendment and authorization to purchase new dockage for the International Marina. Several of the docks have reached the end of their lifespan and have been severely damaged. The request totals $58,343.21 for 10 units plus shipping and handling, he said.

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Hastings Man Charged With Arson, Other Charges

April 2, 2018 Steve Yablonski

A Hastings resident is facing felony arson charges as well as other charges following a fire that destroyed a residence, a garage and two vehicles. David T. Wendt, 36, of 149 CR 38, Hastings, was arrested Sunday at 5:03 a,m. He allegedly lit a pair of pants on fire causing a garage along with the belongings inside, including two vehicles and residence to be destroyed.

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