Three Board members are sworn in on Wednesday. From right to left: Brian Chetney, Brandon Lagoe and Sam Tripp.
Oswego Daily News

Oswego School Board Names Officers For 2017-18 School Year

A year after they were sworn in as new Oswego school board members, Aimee Callen and James Bell took the oath of office again – this time as the new leaders of the board. In a brief reorganizational meeting July 5, the Oswego school board appointed its slate of officers for the 2017-2018 school year and swore in new members Brian Chetney and Brandon Lagoe and returning veteran Sam Tripp.

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Fulton Daily News

Michaud Residential Health Services in Fulton to Close in the Face of Insurmountable Financial Challenges

Officials at Michaud Residential Health Services, an eighty-nine bed nursing home located in the city of Fulton announced that they are pursuing a plan to cease operations and close within the year. The New York State Department of Health has reviewed and approved a comprehensive plan of closure submitted on behalf of Michaud Residential Health Services. The Department of Health approved plan of closure includes a targeted closing date on or about October 1, 2017.

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The Nina and Pinta head to Oswego a few years ago for a previous festival. They will return later this month. (OCT file photo)
Oswego Daily News

Tall Ships Event Request Sails To Council

A request regarding the Festival of Ships event floated to the full council for consideration. At Monday’s Physical Services Committee meeting, Justin Rudgick, Community Development Director, introduced the request from Mercedes Niess of the Maritime Museum regarding the tall ship event to be held on July 21-23, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the West First Street Pier. “It’s a fantastic event,” Rudgick told the committee.

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Jesse Corfield, a 2014 SUNY Oswego graduate, is among a select group of U.S. citizens chosen to teach abroad in the upcoming academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Starting in February, he plans to teach English at a university in Brazil under the prestigious program. He is shown with some of his students during a recent Peace Corps teaching assignment in Albania.
Oswego Daily News

World-Traveling SUNY Oswego Alumnus Earns Prestigious Fulbright

SUNY Oswego alumnus Jesse Corfield plans to continue his dedication to education and international service through teaching English in Brazil via the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Student Program. The 2014 graduate with a Spanish major and linguistics minor is a Fulbright finalist, a candidate who has been offered a Fulbright U.S. Student grant, contingent upon host country approvals, medical clearance and submission of all required grant documents.

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Councilor John Gosek, left, presents his proposal Monday night. Looking on are councilors Nate Emmons, center, and Robert Corradino.
Oswego Daily News

Ban On Using Glyphosate On City Owned Property Tabled

Assistant City Attorney Tom Reynolds, on behalf of Councilor John Gosek, requested discussion regarding a proposed local law regarding the restriction of the use of herbicides that contain glyphosate on city owned property. The purpose of the law is to protect the public health, Reynolds explained. However, the committee tabled the plan in order to further discuss it.

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego County Legislators Act to Preserve Jobs at Nuclear Plants

The Oswego County Legislature continues to advocate for the region’s nuclear power industry and at its June meeting urged defeat of measures in the state Assembly and Senate that would repeal the Clean Energy Standard. The state Legislature has adjourned for the season without acting on the bills. However, members of the Oswego County Legislature are concerned the issue could re-surface when the state Legislature re-convenes.

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The tall ships Niña and Pinta, replicas of Columbus' ships, will visit Oswego for the H. Lee White Maritime Museum’s Festival of Ships July 21 through 23. The ships will be docked at the West First Street Pier adjacent to the Maritime Museum.
Oswego Daily News

Columbus Replica Ships ‘Niña’ and ‘Pinta’ Will Visit Oswego July 21 – 23

The tall ships Niña and Pinta, replicas of Columbus’ ships, will visit Oswego for the H. Lee White Maritime Museum’s Festival of Ships July 21 through July 23. The ships will be docked at the West First Street Pier adjacent to the Maritime Museum and will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 21, 22 and 23.

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Oswego Daily News

Water Conditions at Local Lake Ontario Beaches are Posted on Website

People can check the status of Lake Ontario swimming beaches through the state Department of Health website at http://ny.healthinspections.us/ny_beaches/ The New York State Beach Water Quality website provides up-to-date information on the status and water sample results of public beaches at Mexico Point Park, Selkirk Shores State Park and Sandy Island Beach, and private beaches at Dowie Dale, Chedmardo, Brennan’s Beach and Ontario Shores campgrounds in Oswego County.

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Oswego Daily News

Gov. Cuomo Announces Multi-Agency Actions To Enforce No Wake Zone Along Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River Shoreline

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today (July 2) announced ramped up efforts to enforce no wake zones along the Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River shoreline this weekend. Multiple state agencies are deploying additional resources to assist with local enforcement efforts, including a total of 20 watercraft and 42 law enforcement officers from the Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Division of Military and Naval Affairs, and State Police.

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