The Upstate Freshwater Institute and SUNY ESF are working with a statewide database to identify factors associated with a recent proliferation of harmful algal blooms.
Oswego Daily News

Great Lakes Research Consortium Grants Investigating vitamin B deficiency in fish, harmful Algal Blooms, DNA testing of aquatic food web

The Great Lakes Research Consortium has awarded $44,819 for research projects that will investigate vitamin B deficiency in Lake Ontario fish, analyze a dataset on harmful algal blooms in nearly 200 lakes in New York State, and test DNA-based barcoding as a way to more accurately analyze the Great Lakes food web.

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Seventh Ward Councilor Robert Corradino explains where he voted no on the proposal. At left is Fifth Ward Councilor John Gosek.
Oswego Daily News

Oswego Council Approves Mayor’s WiFi Plan

Following a lengthy debate Monday night, the resolution was approved 5-2 with councilors Shawn Walker and Robert Corradino voting no. The WiFi service will modernize downtown Oswego and provide an additional amenity to visitors and patrons of downtown businesses, the mayor said. However, opponents believe the cost and length of the contract is prohibitive. And, some residents aren’t in favor of paying more taxes just to benefit the downtown district.

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Photo courtesy of Salmon River Lighthouse & Marina).
Oswego Daily News

Oswego County Sites will Celebrate Path Through History Weekend June 18-19

“Oswego County has a rich and colorful heritage and we are indebted to our local historians and historic sites for keeping that heritage alive,” said Janet Clerkin, Oswego County Tourism and Public Information Coordinator. “Path Through History Weekend showcases events taking place June18 and 19 at historic and cultural destinations across New York State. More than 300 events will take place across the state, including three events in Oswego County.”

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retiring the flag
Oswego Daily News

Scouts, Elks Retire Flags At Fort Ontario

Most people believe the right way to retire an American Flag is to burn it – whole. However, that is not entirely correct. On Saturday, historic Fort Ontario hosted several representatives of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Oswego Lodge #271 as well as a large contingent of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Members of Girl Scout troops 10566 and 10567 were present along with Boy Scout troops 885 and 888. They conducted a U.S. flag retirement program outside the entrance of old fort Ontario. Members of the public were invited to turn in their worn out flags for proper retirement.

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Sandee C. Lenhardt
Fulton Daily News

Syracuse Woman Found With Cocaine, Counterfeit Money During Traffic Stop in Fulton

On Monday (June 6), at approximately 11:30 p.m., State Police stopped a vehicle on State Route 481 in the city of Fulton for a traffic violation. The operator, Sandee C. Lenhardt, 25, of 336 Beech St., Syracuse, was found to allegedly be operating with a suspended license and was wanted on an arrest warrant in Pennsylvania.

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Fulton Daily News

Tunes in June Rolls on Despite Recent Rain Cancellation

A modest crowd showed up to the downtown Fulton gazebo despite the scattered rain and blistery cold wind on Wednesday for one of five Tunes in June musical events. Tunes in June is made possible for the public to enjoy thanks to the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, the Fulton Community Development Agency, the City of Fulton and event sponsor, Pathfinder Bank. Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Greg Mills also thanked Joe Cortini for organizing the entertainment, Jan Rebeor for help organizing the event and Oswego Health, for providing a special day at one of the Tunes in June events.

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