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Sparklers May Be Legal, But Are Still Dangerous; FASNY Advises Against Using Them

June 30, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges New Yorkers not to use fireworks or other similar devices themselves, but instead to leave them to the professionals. As we spend time with family and friends to celebrate Independence Day, residents are reminded to stay safe around fireworks, sparkling devices, and with outdoor recreational fires, according to the Oswego Fire Department.

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A section of fence will soon be headed to Washington, DC, for a special display.

Fence Links Oswego To International History

June 29, 2017 Steve Yablonski

A 10-foot length of forgotten chain link fence, nearly 80 years old, is steeped in American History. The fence that once encircled Fort Ontario’s Safe Haven is being harvested as part of “America’s Response to the Holocaust,” a display being planned at the National Holocaust Museum in Washington. Safe Haven was the only place of its kind in the United States during World War II. The fence was the meeting place for many refugee and townspeople.

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Barclay: Far From ‘Extraordinary’ But Good For District

June 29, 2017 Contributor

When lawmakers arrived in Albany, there was no formalized agreement between the Senate, Assembly and governor on mayoral control and other issues. An agreement was finally struck late Wednesday evening and a bill was brought to the Assembly Floor for a vote Thursday (June 29) around 1 a.m.

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Police will be out in force this weekend, cracking down on impaired drivers. Have A Plan: to get home safely.

County to Participate in STOP-DWI Fourth of July Crackdown Enforcement Effort

June 29, 2017 Submitted article

Oswego County STOP-DWI Coordinator Robert Lighthall announced today (June 29) that Oswego County police agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving. The statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown efforts start on June 30 and will end on July 4.

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Successful Student Led Code Change is ‘Democracy in Action’

June 28, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Months ago, approaching the start of the second half of the 2016-2017 school year, two G. Ray Bodley High School students approached the Board of Education with a proposition. Their intent was to initiate an experiment that they believed would demonstrate changes in behavioral and attendance issues in regards to the current school policy that bans students from wearing hats in school. The plan, developed by senior Calinda Ceterski and junior Mason Rowlee, was to change the dress code policy to allow students to wear their hats during school hours except in instances where removing your hat is expected as a sign of respect during times such as the Pledge of Allegiance, while in the auditorium, or by individual teacher discretion. The temporary policy was implemented for the third and fourth quarters of the school year and yielded results that the students had expected.

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Oswego County Man Killed In Early-Morning Crash

June 28, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The investigation has revealed, at approximately 3:40 a.m. today (June 28), Kevin L. Orr, 56, from Edwards Road in Lacona, was operating a 2014 Volkswagen northbound on County Route 48, just north of Cummings road, when the vehicle exited the roadway on the west shoulder and struck a tree.

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Harborfest 2017 Takes Off With Helicopter Rides Through Paratus Air

June 28, 2017 Contributor

The 2017 Harborfest festivities will include the exciting opportunity to take a helicopter ride above the hustle and bustle of Breitbeck Park. Experience the thrill of flight, while also having a bird’s eye view of the 30th anniversary festivities.

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Fulton Native Plays Among The Best on NYC Based Basketball Team, Ranked 8th in Nation

June 27, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Having just turned 16 years old, Fulton native Ryan Michaels is playing among some of the best young basketball players in the nation with his role on the NYC based team, the NY Jayhawks. With immense dedication, Michaels travels to NYC on a weekly basis and to several states across the country each weekend to play in tournaments with and against fellow basketball players headed to Division 1 colleges and even the NBA.

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Verizon To Improve Cell Phone Coverage In Oswego

June 26, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The Common Council took steps Monday night to enhance cell phone coverage in the Port City. A trio of public hearings was held Monday night regarding the placement of three Verizon Wireless Telecommunications facilities. No resident spoke in opposition to the proposals at the public hearings. The council voted 6-0-1 to approve.

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Young And Old, And Lots In Between, Are Taking Part in Fulton Block Builder Projects

June 26, 2017 Contributor

At age 25, Kayli and Joe Maxam are the youngest homeowners taking part in this year’s Fulton Block Builder project. That’s if we don’t count their daughter McKinley – age 10 months! They have been thinking about painting their house but didn’t plan on doing it this year. “We were only going to put in the new fence and paint the deck, but this project made it possible for us to do more. We love the historical colors the only hard thing was having to wait to spread new mulch until all of the painting was done,” smiled Kayli.

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