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Some of the trees decorated by children at Little Lukes.
Oswego Daily News

Deadline Nears For Youth Tree Decorating Contest

December 10, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The deadline for the Youth Bureau’s children’s tree decorating contest is fast approaching. Several of the miniature Christmas trees have been turned in, said Jennifer Losurdo of the Youth Bureau. But, several more are still out there, she added. Children can pick up a 12-inch tree from the Youth Bureau, at the county complex on Bunner Street, decorate it and return it no later than Dec. 13. Prizes (Wal-Mart gift cards) will be awarded to the winner of each age group.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Receives Grant for Footpaths, A First Step Toward Bigger Picture for City

December 10, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The city of Fulton was one of many Oswego County municipalities that benefited from New York State Regional Economic Development Council grant money awarded Dec 8. In the city of Fulton, $61,500 was awarded for a feasibility study to determine the cost of developing eight recreational trails throughout the city of Fulton as envisioned by the volunteer group, Fulton Footpaths. However, the feasibility study and eventual construction of the trials are largely dependent on the approval of an updated Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) which a committee of city officials and volunteers have readily been working on.

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Oswego Daily News

Nine Mile Point Unit I Goes Offline

December 10, 2016 Contributor

Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 1 was removed from service today (Dec. 10) at approximately 9 a.m. due to vibration indications on the main turbine, which is located on the non-nuclear side of the plant. Operators took the appropriate action to shut down the unit in accordance with their procedures and training. Technicians are working to identify the cause of the issue and determine required repairs.

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Oswego Daily News

Granby House Fire Claims Life

December 9, 2016 Contributor

At 6:04 p.m. today (Dec. 9) members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to 36 Chase Road in the town of Granby for a reported structure fire. A single-family residence was in flames upon arrival. It was reported to be occupied by one individual. Fire personnel recovered one person from the burning structure promptly upon arrival and he was pronounced dead upon recovery.

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Oswego Daily News

City of Oswego Wins Big in REDC Grant Awards

December 8, 2016 Contributor

The award includes a $245,077 grant for the installation of the Seneca Street Neighborhood Bikeway project, $68,000 to conduct a feasibility study for developing a multipurpose athletic center, $590,000 for Westside Waterfront improvements and $40,000 to develop a strategy to implement public art throughout Downtown Oswego as the city works to allocate the already awarded $10 million in Downtown Revitalization funding from earlier this year.

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Oswego Daily News

Governor Cuomo Deploys State Resources To Prepare For Lake Effect Snowstorm

December 7, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Governor Andrew Cuomo today (Dec. 7) directed the Office of Emergency Management, State Police, the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, the Department of Transportation and the Thruway Authority to enhance monitoring and prepare to deploy resources for lake effect snow that will impact parts of Western and Northern New York into Central New York and the Mohawk Valley through Saturday morning.

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