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Open House At Trinity United Methodist Church

August 17, 2023 Contributor
The Oswego Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC) will open its doors to the congregation and community on Saturday, August 26 from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Come see where our church has been, where it is now, and where it is going in the future. Take a self-guided tour through our 120-year-old beautiful building, to find interesting facts of history and to see how our congregation has been joined with the community in ministry and mission. Learn the “story” of the over 30 exquisite Tiffany styled stained glass windows.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Grand Opening Of $10 Million William S. Cahill Pier

August 17, 2023 Contributor
Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the grand opening of the William S. Cahill, Jr Pier in the City of Oswego. The $10 million construction project transforms an old abandoned coal trestle into a new, modern, waterfront park, allowing for public access from land, boating access from Lake Ontario, and additional fishing opportunities for visitors and residents. The pier also features a walking path down the middle, a boardwalk style path around the perimeter, and a decorative fountain towards the end. In addition, the city installed two more fire pit seating areas, unique statues, and electrical services to allow large boats and yachts to dock along the pier.

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Mayor Barlow Proposes 2024 City Of Oswego Operating Budget With No Tax Increase

August 14, 2023 Contributor
Mayor Billy Barlow has proposed his 2024 city operating budget to the Oswego Common Council, his seventh budget as Mayor. Mayor Barlow’s $60,807,855 spending plan, for the seventh consecutive year, calls for no increases to any taxes or fees. To date, the Barlow administration has yet to use the general fund to balance a budget, has issued one tax decrease in 2019 and successfully lower water and sewer bills for flat rate homeowners by $300.

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Oswego Native Visit’s Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In, Hospice Request

August 14, 2023 Shea O'Malley
Oswego native and veteran Peter Capizzi has led a rich, fulfilling life: attending SUNY Oswego where he met and later married his college sweetheart Marilyn, moving to Long Island for a teaching career, raising a family, working on an ambulance corps, and thoroughly enjoying a host of adventures over the years with family and friends.

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Laura Lamb Of Oswego Published Research Article Recognized By IMA

August 4, 2023 Contributor
Laura Lamb of Oswego was among The University of Scranton’s doctoral program students and graduates whose published research article was recognized by the Institute of Management Accountants’ (IMA). The research articles, three in all written with Douglas M. Boyle, DBA, chair of the Accounting Department and director of the Ph.D. in Accounting program at Scranton, were awarded a prestigious Lybrand Silver Medal and two Certificates of Merit.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Start Of $2 Million Riverwalk Rehabilitation Project

August 1, 2023 Contributor
Mayor Billy Barlow today announced the start of another construction project to repair, rehabilitate, and improve the northern section of the west linear riverwalk area behind the Oswego post office building. In 2019, the riverwalk was severally damaged due to significant, consistent flooding. The project includes the stabilization of the river’s edge, replacement of damaged retaining walls and sidewalks, as well as the rehabilitation of large stretches of railing along the riverwalk.

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