Month: September 2010
Police: Man Took Two Hostages, Killed Them Both in Pulaski
Two people are dead after police say a man held them hostage, shot them, and kept police away for seven hours. The Oswego County Sheriff’s Department confirms that James H. Steen, 39, of Hastings, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder.
Updated with details of a prior arrest for an alleged case of domestic violence in which police say he choked a person until the person blacked out.
New update: Police confirm that the woman allegedly choked by James Steen in the March incident is Victoria Steen, one of the murder victims.
Gotham Wines to Highlight September 18th Event at Andrew’s Wine Cellar in Oswego
Andrew’s Wine Cellar will welcome Gotham Wines, of South Australia, to their next wine tasting event to be held on Saturday, September 18th from 1-5pm. Representing Gotham Wines will be Bruce and Kate Clugston, father and daughter owners and winemakers of Gotham Wine.
OCO Recognizes Employees For Years Of Service
Oswego County Opportunities recently presented staff of the agency’s Children’s Services Department with a longevity award for 10 years of service.
Irish Night Brings Hibernians To Oswego Farmers’ Market
This week’s Oswego Farmers’ Market will add a little Irish flavor to the evening as members of the Oswego Hibernians Club will be on hand selling their famous corned beef sandwiches.
Mahan To Play ‘Sherlock’ In ‘Hound’
The next Oswego Players show reaches back to pluck an old chestnut from the archives with Troy Pepper’s presentation of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic “The Hound of the Baskervilles.â€
United Way’s Campaign Cabinet Ready to Kick Off Annual Campaign
Members of the United Way of Greater Oswego County’s Campaign Cabinet are busy putting the final touches on the agenda for one of the most anticipated events of the fall, the United Way’s Annual Campaign Kickoff Breakfast.
Annual Cow Chip Bingo Supports Lions’ Scholarship
The winner of the annual “Cow Chip Bingo†said she will use the winnings to purchase some new clothes for her new job. The proceeds from the event will be used to support an annual scholarship in the memory of Harold “H†Dowd, a Fulton Lions Club member who passed away in September 2005.
Beatrice M. Stevens, 89
Beatrice M. Stevens, 89, formerly of Bishops Commons, and the Town of Minetto, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at St. Luke Health Services.
Khloe Swank turns 2!
Khloe Rian Swank was born September 12th

