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Redevelopment Plans For Flexo-Wire Site Move Forward

November 21, 2016 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Monday night, the Administrative Services Committee moved forward with plans to redevelop the former Flexo-Wire site. Justin Rudgick, community development director, requested a discussion of the purchase agreement between the city of Oswego and Housing Visions regarding the sale of the Flexo-Wire site for the development of the Harbor View Square. A resolution addressing Housing Visions’ site control was forwarded to the full council for consideration.

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Martville Man Charged With Rape

November 21, 2016 Steve Yablonski

On 11/18/16 at 10:40 a.m., John J. Motell IV, 18, of 1944 Onionville Road, Martville, was arrested for two counts of first-degree rape, a class B felony and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor.

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Fatal Accident Victim Identified

November 21, 2016 Steve Yablonski

On 11/20/16 at 11:40 a.m., Eric J. Stevens, 30, of 45 Hamilton St., Mexico, was operating a 2014 Ford delivery truck registered to the US Postal Service on Ridge Road in the town of Granby, 100 feet north of Phillips Road. He reportedly lost control causing the vehicle to exit the roadway and rollover.

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This year's ceremony will feature new lights and new star for the Port City's holiday tree.

City of Oswego Holiday Tree Lighting Set Nov. 26; Day-Long Event Includes New Activities for Entire Family

November 20, 2016 Contributor

The city of Oswego will be full of holiday cheer Nov. 26 at the annual tree lighting event coordinated by the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau and hosted by Mayor William Barlow Jr. A full day of fun family activities is scheduled, including pictures with Santa and new activities such as an outdoor skating surface. The event kicks off with the annual Holiday Expo at 9 a.m. in the YMCA Armory with more than 40 vendors, children’s activities, food and holiday music.

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USPS Driver Killed In MVA On Ridge Road

November 20, 2016 Steve Yablonski

At about 11:40 a.m. today (Nov. 20), the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office investigated a fatal motor vehicle crash on Ridge Road in the town of Granby. A USPS delivery truck was northbound on Ridge Road, lost control on the wet roadway, left the eastside of the roadway, struck a tree, ejecting the driver and the vehicle overturned onto the ejected driver, according to the police report.

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Oswego Takeover 2.0 S2 E6

November 20, 2016 Contributor

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Red Cross Offers Winter Safety Tips

November 18, 2016 Contributor

With the first winter storm of the season a possibility for much of the Western and Central New York Region during the upcoming weekend, the American Red Cross offers the following reminders to help people stay safe this winter:

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Fulton Council Acts on Pair of Public Hearings

November 18, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Common Council recently heard public input, though minimal, on two separate resolutions. One was in regards to the budget process. The other dealt with parking/storing recreational vehicles.

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Fulton Resident Completes 65-Day Wilderness Expedition in the Pacific Northwest

November 18, 2016 Submitted article

Expedition courses at NOLS take students of all ages into remote wilderness areas where instructors teach students technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics.

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Fire Departments Attend Safety Training Drill

November 18, 2016 Contributor

The Oswego Town Volunteer Fire Department held a special training drill and invited neighboring departments. The event held to give firefighters a better insight to the inner working of a fuel tank trailer.

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