Senior OFD staff dominate overtime earnings in 2015
Over half of 2015 overtime hours went to about six longtime Oswego Fire Department staffers totaling 3,661 of 6,156 hours. Top earners averaged base salaries between 50 000 and 62 000 with 25 340 more in overtime, while newer hires since 2008 earned about 1 000 overtime, as officials discuss equity, pensions, and contract changes.
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Niagara Falls Zip Line Joins Tourist Pulse Across The Gorge
Niagara Falls adds a zip line experience inviting honeymooners and travelers to speeds over 40 mph above the mist. Wild Play’s four lines stretch 2,200 feet on the Canadian side with eco friendly stops, while locals debate the attraction’s place beside the falls.
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OFD budget cuts trigger tax hike talks and attrition plan
Oswego officials weigh a roughly 2 percent property tax increase as the Fire Department faces proposed reductions from 59 to 43 personnel. Mayor and fire leaders push attrition and shared sacrifices while warning service coverage could be strained if cuts pass. A public hearing is set for Monday.
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Explorers locate historic sunken vessel off Oswego Lake Ontario
A team led by Kennard finds a sunken sloop off Oswego in Lake Ontario, revealing ship design and cargo details from 150 to 200 years ago. Supported partly by the National Museum of the Great Lakes, explorers fund equipment themselves and prize discovery knowledge over pay. To protect sites, no location or depth is released.
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Oswego to field junior varsity football amid fundraising success
Goewey announced sufficient funds to support a junior varsity Buc team after the board reinstated high school football at its Aug 2 meeting. Grzyzka noted Section III officials support Oswego’s plan as he and others assess numbers and safety. John Finch will coach with Ryan Burger as assistant. The JV will play other Section III teams starting this season.
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Death notice for Lucille T. Leavens
Lucille T. Leavens died August 12, 2016. Graveside services are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Peck's Cemetery. Calling hours are private. Arrangements by Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home in Oswego.
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