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The new interpretive panel, as well as the refugee memorial which was dedicated in 1981, are both situated at the former site of a major intersection in the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter. Located between the living quarters, dining hall, and recreational and administrative facilities, it was an important meeting place in the daily lives of the nearly 1,000 refugees that were housed in the shelter. Image courtesy of Fort Ontario State Historic Site.

World Refugee Day Observance Planned At Fort Ontario

June 13, 2017 Contributor

An outdoor interpretive panel describing the historical significance of the World War II Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter will be unveiled at Fort Ontario State Historic Site as part of worldwide observances of United Nations World Refugee Day on, June 20. An introductory program and unveiling of the panel begins at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a short walking tour of the former shelter led by historian Rebecca Fisher.

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Oswego Council Updated On ‘Complete Streets’ Project

June 13, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Prior to the start of Monday night’s Common Council meeting, Kimberly Baptiste, AICP project manager, for Bergmann Associates, the project consultant, presented an overview of the potential for Bridge Street. Over the past several months, the “Complete Streets” process involved an evaluation of the Route 104 corridor in the context of providing safe, convenient access and mobility for users of all ages and abilities. Members of the public, people of all ages and abilities, made several recommendations to the plan.

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Foster Park Fills With Hundreds for ‘A Day in the Park’

June 12, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

“It was a fabulous Day in Foster Park!” said Kelley Weaver, President of Friends of Fulton Parks. Recently, the volunteer non-profit group aimed at restoring Fulton’s parks hosted “A Day in the Park” at Foster Park offering a free evening of fun for all. “Many groups, organizations, and individuals each brought their piece to the puzzle and the result was an afternoon filled with family, friends, fun, and physical activity in Foster Park,” Weaver said. “The event was a success because of everyone who was involved, and the Oswego Federal Credit Union who sponsored the event.”

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Town of Boylston Man Found Pinned Beneath Lawn Tractor

June 12, 2017 Steve Yablonski

On Sunday, June 11, at approximately 11 a.m., State Police responded to 7139 County Route 17 in the town of Boylston for a man that was trapped under a commercial lawn tractor. He was transported to Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown where he was pronounced deceased. The investigation is continuing.

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FFD Honors Former Assistant Chief Killed In Line Of Duty

June 12, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

It was 90 years ago today when Fulton Fire Department’s Assistant Chief, Elsworth J. Rude rushed into a burning house in attempt to save what was assumed to be sleeping members of the Dwyer family. At 63 years old, Assistant Chief Rude showed no hesitation to perform his duties although ultimately, that meant losing his life. Today, incoming Chief of the Fulton Fire Department, David Eiffe shared the story of Fulton’s own hero Elsworth Rude on the 90th anniversary of his death during a remembrance ceremony in his honor.

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Volunteer Dennis Merlino Running For Fulton City Council

June 12, 2017 Contributor

After serving the Fulton community for years as a tireless volunteer, Dennis Merlino is stepping up to run for 5th Ward City Councilor. In the more than 20 years that Merlino has lived in Fulton, he has become a familiar face to those who follow local government.

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Pratt House Opens With Annual Porch Party

June 11, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The John Wells Pratt House Museum is one of Fulton’s most historic sites featured in an original home built by hand by the Pratt family in 1861. Each year, Friends of History in Fulton, Inc. allows the house at 177 S. First St. to open to the public for the summer and fall season to showcase Fulton’s rich history after an annual porch party kicks off the season. This year, the porch party followed a “Let Summer Begin” theme after what seems like months of consistent rain has halted the arrival of warmth and sunshine. With the weather following suit, a sunny evening allowed dozens of guests to flood the Pratt House to enjoy new history exhibits and rooms full of colorful, flavorful food. Officially kicking off the season, guests were some of the first to be able to see the new exhibits on the first floor of the museum.

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Captain Joe Bright of the Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department in Pulaski assists with the rescue of a fallen hiker from the gorge area of the Salmon River Falls in Orwell on June 3. Photo courtesy of Gigi Lynn Altier.

County Rope Rescue Team Assists with Incident at Salmon River Falls

June 11, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Special Operations Rope Rescue Team put its training and skills to the test on June 3. At approximately 5:46 p.m., the group was notified by the Orwell Volunteer Fire Department of an incident in the Salmon River Falls gorge area located off Falls Road in the town of Orwell.

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Logan Tharrett demonstrates how a flag is cut in order to be retired.

Scouts, Elks Retire Flags At Fort Ontario

June 11, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Most people believe the right way to retire an American Flag is to burn it – whole. However, that is not entirely correct. On Saturday, historic Fort Ontario hosted several representatives of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Oswego Lodge #271 as well as a large contingent of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. They conducted a U.S. flag retirement program outside the entrance of old fort Ontario.

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Flood Assistance Unit Will Be In Mexico June 12

June 10, 2017 Contributor

The state’s mobile command vehicle with Department of Financial Services and Department of Environmental Conservation personnel will provide flood assistance information to residents at the state Department of Transportation’s maintenance facility at 5846 Scenic Ave. (Route 3), Mexico on June 12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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