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Katko Announces $250,000 Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant For Site Of Former Nestle Facility

August 4, 2017 Steve Yablonski

U.S. Rep. John Katko today (Aug. 4) announced that the city of Fulton has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission’s Economic and Infrastructure Development Investment Program. According to the city of Fulton’s grant application, this grant will allow the city of Fulton to properly size and place more than 3,800 linear feet of water and sewer mains and update storm sewer lines at the former site of the Fulton Nestle facility.

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Ritchie Secures $175,000 To Help Combat Spread Of EEE

August 4, 2017 Contributor

Following the discovery of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a mosquito borne illness commonly known as EEE, in Oswego County, State Senator Patty Ritchie announced on today (Aug. 4) that she has secured $175,000 in funding to help protect the public from mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.

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Syracuse Ave. fire reported Thursday (Joey Falcetti photo)

OFD Dispatched To Structure Fire On Syracuse Ave

August 4, 2017 Contributor

Oswego Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 6:35 p.m. Thursday. On arrival, Oswego FD command (Capt. McCullough, DC Engle) reported smoke showing and fire near the electrical service on the side of the house. No injuries were reported.

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Oswego County’s First Social Adult Day Care To Open In Fulton

August 4, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Adults age 65 or older will find a new social setting available in Fulton through Oswego County’s first social adult day care program, The Cornerstone Club as part of St. Luke’s Family of Caring. Located at 808 W. Broadway Suite A, The Cornerstone Club anticipates opening on August 14 pending completed final phases of construction. The Cornerstone Club will offer socialization opportunities, supervision, daily activities, and health and nutrition monitoring to any senior over the age of 65-years-old suffering from a physical or cognitive impairment on a case-by-case basis.

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Oswego County Health Department Reports EEE Found in Mosquitoes in Constantia

August 3, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department announced today (Aug. 3) that Eastern equine encephalitis virus was detected in bird-biting mosquitoes collected last week near the Toad Harbor Swamp in the town of Constantia. Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang said the county health department is working closely with the New York State Department of Health to monitor EEE virus activity in Oswego County.

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Homeland Security Releases Northern Border Threat Assessment Authorized By Katko Legislation

August 3, 2017 Contributor

Today (Aug. 3), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released its Northern Border Threat Assessment. The issuance of this report was the direct result of legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. John Katko that was signed into law last year, the Northern Border Security Review Act. Katko’s measure required the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a much-needed analysis of current and potential threats along our nation’s northern border.

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State Police Update Fatal Crash in Lysander

August 2, 2017 Contributor

Further investigation into this accident has revealed that on August 1, at approximately 12:35 p.m., the victim, 13-year-old Lucas Delong and his 12-year-old friend, left the Delong residence on River Road en route to the Northwest YMCA, which is also located on River Road, in very close proximity to the Delong residence. While walking southbound on the east shoulder of the road, Lucas noticed that his cat had followed them from his residence and was walking with them.Lucas picked the cat up and both boys turned around and began to walk north, to return the cat to the Delong residence.

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State Police Identify Suspect In Granby Wal-Mart Thefts

August 2, 2017 Contributor

On August 1, State Police arrested 28-year-old Keith A. Holley from Hannibal, for 2 counts of Petit Larceny. He was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Granby Court on August 7 at 7 p.m.

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Oswego Business Owner Jennifer Mays Running for Fourth Ward Councilor

August 2, 2017 Contributor

Jennifer Mays, an Oswego business owner, is running to represent the city’s Fourth Ward on the Common Council. Mays, the owner of outdoor recreation company Oswego Expeditions, is committed to promoting both physical and economic health for the Fourth Ward and the city as a whole.

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Board, Public View New Office Renovation Work

August 1, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego school board and audience members at Tuesday’s meeting were treated to a tour of the section of Leighton Elementary that will soon be home to the district offices. The northeast wing of the school is currently undergoing a renaissance from elementary classrooms to administrative offices and meeting space. “The main entrance will be on the north end of that wing,” Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey said. “The main entrance faces Liberty Street.” The offices will be ready by the opening of the 2017-18 school year, he added optimistically.

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