Oswego candidates forum and power outage noted
Oswego officials and local groups announce a meet the candidates forum featuring mayoral candidate Billy Barlow and other hopefuls with dates at the Oswego Public Library, Amy Tresidder’s headquarters, and Canal Commons. Also report a county Route 20 power outage affecting 7000 National Grid customers, restored by 4 45 a.m. A Hospice memorial service is planned for Oct 17 at Fulton Alliance Church with RSVP requested by Oct 5.
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Possible closure of FitzPatrick could take years
NRC officials say the plan to close the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant could stretch for years and move in several directions if Entergy opts not to refuel next year. Entergy CEO Leo DeNault cited market structure challenges and resource allocation as factors in evaluating the refueling decision.
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Probation Reduced for Man Convicted of Indecent Material
OSWEGO A Chemung County resident amid West Monroe online case saw his sentence reduced after Judge James Metcalf amended the July conviction for second degree dissemination of indecent material to a minor. Joshua Vandegrift, 28, of Elmira, formerly faced six months in jail, 10 years of probation, and sex offender registration. the judge lowered probation to five years and eliminated the sex offender registry requirement. The case involved a 12-year-old girl who reported online interactions and Vandegrift sending lewd content.
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FitzPatrick plant viewed as opportunity by anti-nuke group
Entergy faces uncertain refueling for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Plant in Scriba as CEO Leo DeNault cites financial issues. If not refueled, the plant could close in late 2016 or early 2017, affecting about 600 jobs and local PILOT payments. Activists from the Alliance for a Green Economy press for closure, framing it as part of New York’s shift to carbon and nuclear free energy.
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Oswego County Solar Farm Could Be Finished This Year
Volney planning board approves a 2.59 MW Volney solar site by SolarCity for Oswego County with a similar 1.28 MW project in Scriba. County officials say PILOT terms, legal finalization, and a six to eight week construction window pave the path to discounted electricity for 20 years and annual savings, funded by county and state arrangements.
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