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Health Department Reminds People to Stay Protected from Whooping Cough

February 20, 2018 Contributor

This time of year, having a fever and cough often leads one to think of flu, but the Oswego County Health Department reminds residents that flu is not the only respiratory infection going around. Pertussis, or whooping cough as many people know it, is a very contagious disease. Pertussis can cause serious illness in infants, children and adults; it is especially dangerous to infants who have not been fully vaccinated yet.

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Port City To Follow County’s Support Of Elevating Fort’s Status

February 19, 2018 Steve Yablonski

At its February meeting, the Oswego County Legislature unanimously approved a bipartisan resolution, offered by Tom Drumm (D) and Tim Stahl (R), which supports efforts to elevate the fort complex to national park status. The clerk was authorized to submit a certified copy of the entire resolution to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Sen. Charles Schumer, Sen. Kristen Gillibrand, Congressman John Katko, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, Sen. Patty Ritchie, Assemblyman Will Barclay, and Assemblyman Robert Oakes. The city plans to lend its support as well on Tuesday night.

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Oswego County Announces Manufactured Housing Program for Veterans

February 18, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning has been awarded funds to provide a manufactured housing replacement program for eligible veterans. Funding for the Oswego County Veterans First Manufactured Housing Replacement Program is provided by the New York State Office of Community Renewal Housing Trust Fund Corporation.

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Fulton Boil Water Advisory Lifted

February 17, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Earlier this week, a water main break in the City of Fulton left specific customers in a boil water advisory dependent on proximity to the location of the water main break. City officials have announced that such advisory has been lifted after testing from a state certified laboratory has deemed the water safe.

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Fulton Officials: Visible House Numbers a Public Safety Requirement

February 17, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Fulton Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. and Common Council president Donald Patrick Jr. have addressed a concerning public safety issue throughout the city. Several houses, they say, do not comply with city charter regulation under Property Conservation stating that all houses must have clear, visible house numbers. The issue is that of public safety, Patrick said.

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Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Schroeppel

February 16, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department announced today (Feb. 16) that a rabid raccoon was recently confirmed in the Pennellville area of the town of Schroeppel. This marks the first confirmed case of rabies in Oswego County in 2018. There was no known contact between the rabid raccoon and humans or pets.

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Fulton Block Builders Near Completion of Fundraising Goal, Volunteerism is Awarded

February 16, 2018 Contributor

Operation Oswego County Inc. has donated $2,500.00 to the Fulton Block Builders (FBB) putting FBB closer to our goal!” said Linda Eagan, FBB Administrative Director, reaching 85 percent of the total fundraiser goal. Recently, the Fulton Block Builders were awarded for their volunteerism. Jan Rebeor chose to present the Community Champion Award to a group of individuals; the Fulton Block Builder volunteers.

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Fulton Issues Drinking Water Warning, Boil Water Advisory for Specific Location

February 15, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Due to a 16th water main break near Canalview Mall on State Route 481 the water pressure at your home or business has been dramatically reduced and you probably have low pressure or no water at the present time. Therefore, the City of Fulton is issuing this precautionary boil water advisory to those affected on Rte. 481 between East Broadway and Utica streets and two buildings on Academy Street. The water main break has been isolated to a very small area and will remain so until adequate repairs are made. Read more for additional information, tips, and resources to contact.

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Mayor Barlow proposes stricter property maintenance rules in Oswego

February 15, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (Feb. 15) a proposed local law he will bring to the Oswego Common Council for consideration. He proposes to aggressively increase the enforcement, fines and penalties for property maintenance issues such as tall grass, un-shoveled sidewalks, exposed garbage and the tidiness of property visible from city streets. He will also request funding for an additional code enforcer position in the code enforcement department.

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A meditation class being taught by Susan Brockway at The Healing Arts Studio. The space is on the third floor of Counseling and Healing Arts at 188 S. Third St., Fulton.

Counseling and Healing Arts Adds ‘The Healing Arts Studio’

February 15, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Counseling and Healing Arts provides mental health counseling as well as holistic health care. Open since 2015 in Fulton, it recently expanded its office to include The Healing Arts Studio. “This is an actual studio. It is not in a gym setting. The third floor is entirely dedicated to a calm and serene place to be. When we have our classes, Yoga, Meditation and Taiji, it is quiet and calming. People come here to experience that and that’s what we aim to provide,” the office manager explained.

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