Fans line up for The Force Awakens with starry-eyed fans
Fans in Oswego and families like the Sheffields line up early for the new Star Wars film. John Sheffield and his math teacher son heap praise on Abrams while others recall Harrison Ford and the Empire Strikes Back as their favorite. Pre sale tickets reportedly exceed 100 million.
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Connor
Heidi
John
John Sheffield
Central Square
J.J. Abrams
Abrams
Tyler Sheffield
Luke Skywalker
Austin DeMott
Oswego
DeMott
Susanna
Austin
Zachary
Marcia Burrell
Harrison Ford
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Associated Press
PSC Advances Upgrades to New York High Voltage Grid
New York Public Service Commission approved upgrading 156 miles of key high voltage transmission lines from west to east and north to south. Chair Audrey Zibelman touted reduced grid congestion and lower costs, with construction not starting for at least a year. Critics cite environmental and scenic impacts, while supporters foresee $1.6 billion in upstate economic activity and new jobs. The plan confines work to upgrading existing lines and adding substations, promising $1.20 in benefits per dollar spent.
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Albany, N.Y
New York State
Public Service Commission
Commission
Audrey Zibelman
Scenic Hudson
PSC
Ned Sullivan
Salvation Army faces shortfall in Red Kettle drive at Oswego Walmart
Volunteers warn donations lag this year as funds support Fulton Oswego food kitchens pantries and veteran outreach. Purvis fears failure to meet goals could curb therapy for at risk children and other services. If needed, extended fundraisers and a late push before Christmas are possible amid weather worries and a potential $56,000 loss.
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Oswego
Walmart
Walker
Rose
Salvation Army
Fulton
Purvis
Lifetime prison terms in Amish kidnapping case
In a federal case, Howells and Vaisey received lifetime terms for kidnapping of Amish victims. Judge Suddaby urged sex offender treatment in prison for both while defense urged shorter sentences. They face ongoing state charges.
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Suddaby
Howells
Randi Bianco
Bradford Riendeau
Nicole Vaisey
Novelis and CCC launch training program at Cayuga Community College
Novelis and Cayuga Community College partner on an Advanced Manufacturing Institute promising 70 day training for local applicants. The facility will host an industrial maintenance technician program and an advanced lab, with Novelis supplying equipment and cost-saving measures while CCC develops curriculum and internship opportunities.
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Cayuga Community College
Chris Smith
Novelis Oswego
Novelis
CCC
Brian Durant
Durant
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