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Statement by Oswego County Fire Coordinator on the Passing of Deputy Fire Coordinator Al Heath

January 31, 2017 Contributor

On January 28, 2017, the Oswego County Fire Service lost a brother firefighter who exemplified the “Volunteer Firefighter.” Al Heath, better known as “Haz Mat Al,” passed away this past Saturday after a yearlong battle with cancer. Al’s career in the fire service started when he joined the US Navy in 1970 – 1976, serving as a Damage Control Specialist and later as a Damage Control Instructor.

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Safe Haven - June 2016. A effort is under way to make Fort Ontario and Safe Haven a national park.

Fort Ontario, Safe Haven Legislation Passes House

January 31, 2017 Contributor

On Jan. 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Fort Ontario Study Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Rep John Katko (NY-24) which would put Fort Ontario and Safe Haven National Refugee Shelter in Oswego on the path towards becoming a National Park. Katko was joined by Reps. Claudia Tenney (NY-22) and Louise Slaughter (NY-25) in introducing this legislation. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced the measure in the Senate.

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Mexico residents can fill out Internet survey.

Public Opinion Sought On Mexico High-Speed Internet Initiative

January 30, 2017 Submitted article

Mexico residents are urged to fill out a survey. A public information meeting will be held on March 2 at 7 p.m. in the Mexico Middle School Auditorium where New Visions will be in attendance to address questions from the community.

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Tobacco Free Network, Reality Check Send Students to Albany

January 30, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

TFN is home to Reality Check, a New York State youth led movement that targets tobacco companies and their marketing strategies that appeal to youth. The local Reality Check program is preparing to send four students from the catchment areas to Albany, NY for Legislative Day on February 7. One student from G. Ray Bodley High School in Fulton, one student from Paul V. Moore High School in Central Square and two students from ITC in Syracuse will travel to the state capitol to meet with state legislators along with 25 other contracts from Reality Check programs throughout the state.

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Phoenix couple arrested on outstanding warrants following traffic stop

January 30, 2017 Contributor

State Police arrested Ashley A. Prunner, 27, and Kristofer H. Pierce, 35, both from Phoenix, on outstanding warrants, further charging Prunner with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree following traffic stop in Syracuse.

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Andrew Mainville of Fulton hauled this lunker Chinook out of the Little Salmon River while camping at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park last fall in Oswego County. Families planning their 2017 vacations can turn to www.visitoswegocounty.com for ideas on how to create special memories in Oswego County.

Jan. 31 is ‘National Plan for Vacation Day’

January 30, 2017 Contributor

“In Oswego County we’re blessed with a wide variety of natural, cultural and historic resources that people can enjoy with their families,” said Dave Turner, Director of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. “From world-class fishing with top professional charter captains and guides, to exploring unique museums like Safe Haven in Oswego or the Underground Railroad Museum in Mexico, antiques shops, and golf, we truly offer something for all ages, interests and physical capabilities.”

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Oswego County Passes On Consolidation Grant Opportunity

January 29, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The deadline to submit an intent to propose for the countywide grant opportunity under the Municipal Consolidation and Efficiency Competition has come and gone without a submission from Oswego County.

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Scriba Fire Claims Life

January 28, 2017 Contributor

Today (Jan. 28) at 9:51 a.m., members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5068 State Route 104 in the town of Scriba for a reported structure fire. The victim, the sole occupant, was identified as 81-year-old Violet F. Miner, of 5068 State Route 104.

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Fulton to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Zone Change

January 28, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Common Council has announced a public hearing in regards to a proposed zone change on a one block stretch on the city’s west side. The city block surrounding West Broadway, West Third Street, Beech Street and West Fourth Street is currently zoned C-2, Commercial. The proposed zone change intends to make all properties on the block C-2A, Commercial allowing partial residential uses of the properties.

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Firefighters Respond to Excavator Fire

January 27, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 7:37 a.m. today (Jan. 27) at Port City Logistics, located at 305 E. Seneca St. The initial dispatch reported an excavator on fire in the structure. Oswego Fire Department crews arrived on the scene at 7:41 a.m.

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