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Oswego City School District Public Hearing Set Jan. 3
On January 3, the Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding the January 10 public vote regarding two propositions. The public hearing will be held at the Oswego City School District Education Center board room and will start at 5 p.m. before the committee and regular board meeting which will start immediately following the public hearing.
Mayor Barlow Announces Sharp Decline In City Overtime Spending
In 2015, the city of Oswego spent approximately $1.3 million in overtime costs when combining all city departments compared to the $950,169 the city has spent thus far in 2016.
Car Strikes House Causing Road Closure in Fulton; The Driver Has Died
UPDATE: The driver of the vehicle died. The driver has been identified as Michael Harris, 62 years of age, of Hannibal. He reportedly suffered a medical condition that caused the crash.
Deputy Chief of Police Jason Delano has confirmed that a one-vehicle accident on West First Street South in Fulton involved a vehicle crashing into a house.
SUNY Oswego President Joins Leaders Urging president-elect, Congress To Act On Climate
SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley, along with presidents and chancellors from more than 170 other colleges and universities, have signed an open letter urging President-elect Donald Trump and the incoming congressional representatives to accelerate progress toward a clean energy future.
Bishop Cunningham to Celebrate Mass at Cathedral on Christmas Eve, Day
Most Reverend Robert J. Cunningham, Bishop of Syracuse, will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, the Cathedral will open at 3 pm. At 4, youth will present the Young People’s Dramatization of the Nativity featuring Cantor Tallon Larham.
Troopers to Participate in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Crackdown
The New York State Police announced today (Dec. 21) that they will participate in the national enforcement initiative to crack down on impaired driving this holiday season. The New York State Police will participate in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, from now through January 1, 2017.
All-League Awards Presented for Fall Season
Today’s News: New leadership for Fulton School District; Giving to others during the holiday season; Girls’ bowling rolls out a win streak; New staff spotlight; Parade of Trees and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.
Council Declines To Override Mayor’s Veto
A week after the Common Council voted to rescind its approval of a new sewer use contract with Oswego Town, a resolution to override the mayor’s veto of that action never made it to a vote Tuesday night. The contract with the town that was approved 7-0 on October remains in effect.
A Section of Fay Street Is Closed
As part of the continuing demolition of the former Nestles building, Fay Street between South Fourth and South Fifth streets will be closed starting today, December 20.