Oswego County Today Weekly News Roundup: October 10 – October 16

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OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Today presents the top stories from this past week.

City of Fulton news:

  • The Fulton City School District Board of Education met virtually  October 12 and discussed the district’s summer programs and virtual learning during quarantine. Full story here.
  • Oswego Industries is proud to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October. Full story here.
  • Fulton First with Mayor Deana Michaels video here.

City of Oswego news:

  • Mayor Billy Barlow announced the completion of a large building mural at the Water Street Square pocket park in downtown Oswego. Full story here.
  • At Tuesday’s brief Common Council meeting, the council approved all 16 resolutions unanimously. Full story here.
  • Off the Cuff with Mayor Billy Barlow video here.

Oswego County news:

  • After a lengthy discussion and a roll call vote, the Oswego County Legislature voted to approve a resolution opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates imposed by federal, state or local government.  Full story here.
  • An energetic group of Sandy Creek Central School student volunteers recently spent a fall Saturday helping experts replant beach grass in an effort to stabilize the fragile sand dune system along the shore of Lake Ontario. Full story here.
  • Lake Ontario outflows will be increased by 200 m3/s (7,100 cfs) above the amount set by Plan 2014, beginning October 16. Full story here.
  • U.S. Rep. John Katko announced $200,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been awarded to Oswego County Opportunities, a Community Action Agency that administers health and social services in Oswego County. Full story here.
  • The Oswego County Health Department announced that the Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) was found in a mosquito sample last week. The sample was taken from the town of Constantia in the Toad Harbor Swamp area. Full story here.

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