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Port City To View ‘Partial’ Total Solar Eclipse

August 10, 2017 Steve Yablonski

On August 21, people all across the United States will pause to gaze into the sky in hopes of catching a glimpse of the total eclipse of the sun. Day will briefly be turned to night. “A total eclipse of the sun will occur on Monday, August 21. It will be visible along an approximately 70-mile wide band from Oregon to South Carolina,” said John Zielinski of SUNY Oswego’s Physics Department. “Outside of this band, only a partial eclipse will be seen. In Oswego, only a partial eclipse will be seen. Proper eye protection must be used to directly view the eclipse.”

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Mayor Billy Barlow Announces Grand Re-Opening With Free Admission To City Pool

August 10, 2017 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (August 10) there will be a grand re-opening of the Oswego Charles E. Gallagher Fort Swimming Pool at noon on Sunday, August 13, to celebrate the recent improvements and enhancements to the city-owned and operated public pool that the mayor announced earlier this month.

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County Health Department Reports WNV Found in Mosquitoes in West Monroe

August 9, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department announced today (August 9) that West Nile virus was detected in a sample of bird-biting mosquitoes collected last week from the Toad Harbor Swamp in the town of West Monroe. The health department is working closely with the state Department of Health and will continue to monitor mosquito activity in Oswego County.

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Nine Mile Point Unit 2 Resumes Full Power Operations

August 9, 2017 Contributor

Exelon Generation’s Nine Mile Point Unit 2 reached full power at 11:37 a.m. today (August 9). Operators reconnected to the power grid on August 8, after addressing an equipment issue on the non-nuclear side of the plant. While the unit was offline, plant technicians completed repairs and testing to correct the equipment issue that caused the shutdown.

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Civil War author and Oswego native Tom Ebert will lecture on his upcoming book, “Full Measure of Devotion, Lincoln’s Private Secretary John G. Nicolay,” Aug. 23 at Fort Ontario in Oswego. From left to right are John G. Nicolay, Abraham Lincoln, and John Hay. November 8, 1863. Alexander Gardner Image. Library of Congress Collection.

Special Program on Lincoln’s Private Secretary, John G. Nicolay – Fort Ontario Hosts Civil War Author Tom Ebert

August 9, 2017 Contributor

History buffs have a rare opportunity to learn about President Abraham Lincoln’s private secretary John George Nicolay Aug. 23, when Civil War historian and Oswego native Tom Ebert presents a free lecture at Fort Ontario State Historic Site. The program begins at 7 p.m. in the Enlisted Men’s Barracks at old Fort Ontario and is open to the public.

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NMF Executive Director Cara-Leigh Battaglia, center, announces the award. From left are Kathy Fenlon and Heidi Halstead of the Shineman Foundation, Suzy Koontz and Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey.

Oswego School Officials Get Moving On Math & Movement Program

August 8, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The National Math Foundation (a not-for-profit national charity) is hosting a Summer Institute teacher training and the Super Fun Math Youth Program through August 10 at Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center in Oswego, featuring the Math & Movement Program. The NMF announced Tuesday that the Oswego City School District is the first recipient of its Math Corps II Program Award. The program is for the entire 2017-18 school year in both Minetto and Charles E Riley elementary schools, the two largest elementary populations.

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7th Annual Hunter Arms Homecoming: August 18, 19

August 8, 2017 Contributor

Join us for the 7th Annual Hunter Arms/L.C.Smith Homecoming Weekend, August 18th and 19th, 2017 hosted by the Friends of History in Fulton, N.Y., Inc. This two-day event will include special displays (August 19th) at the Pratt House Museum, a shoot, and a dinner during which trophies will be awarded. The museum houses a collection of HUNTER ARMS / L.C. SMITH shotgun/memorabilia on the second floor. During this special weekend, the first floor of the house will be transformed into a museum of “Elsies” shotguns, individually crafted by the artisans who were employed by the Hunter Arms Company.

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Mayor Barlow Identifies Damage Caused By High Lake Levels; Will Pursue Damage Assistance

August 8, 2017 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow today (Aug. 8) announced that Oswego city government has identified specific areas of damage in the Port City due to above average Lake Ontario water levels and flooding along the lake shore within city limits. Under an emergency work order, the city of Oswego hired Delta Engineers to conduct a preliminary survey of the damages caused by the high-water levels and intend to pursue funding to help repair the damage and mitigate against additional damage should high water levels continue to exist in the future.

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The Fulton Block Builders Can Be Seen Gathering All Over The City

August 8, 2017 Contributor

Dennis Merlino and Steven Cappelltti are block leaders in the Cayuga Street area and worked with members of the Fulton Church of the Nazarene to put together a great day at Quirk Park. There was a bounce house, face painting, music, food, wood working projects for kids and even a real fire truck and police car for families to explore. “It’s just wonderful to see our community coming together and enjoying a beautiful summer day together,” said Dennis Merlino. This was one of many neighborhood gatherings as part of the Fulton Block Builders.

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An elementary student takes part in one of the Math & Movement activities under the watchful eye of two teachers on Tuesday.

Oswego City School District Wins National Math Corps Award

August 8, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The National Math Foundation announced today (August 8) that Oswego City School District is the first recipient of its Math Corps II Program Award. The program is for the entire 2017-18 school year in both Minetto and Charles E Riley elementary schools, (the two largest elementary populations). NMF will coordinate the program from September- June to develop and implement programs, events, training, materials and resource development via a Corps Member placed in the schools.

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