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A Letter To Oswego County Voters

October 30, 2017 Contributor

My name is Kevin Cook and I am asking for your vote for my grandfather, Bob Hayes, for County Legislator. I’m not asking for your consideration because Bob is a family member, but rather, because After a 30-year career with Sears & Roebuck, Bob retired and began working for the county as the first-ever Director of 911. Since leaving that position, Bob has been a dedicated civil servant of Oswego County for nine years and will continue doing great work for you, if he’s re-elected.

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Bradley Livesey making one of his 23 saves.

Oswego Sub Shop Peewees Open Season With A Pair Of Wins

October 30, 2017 Contributor

On Saturday, (Oct. 28), The Oswego Tier II Travel team sponsored by the Oswego Sub Shop defeated The Syracuse Blazers 12-2. The Blazers got on the board early with Kyle Debejian scoring just 16 seconds in on a clear breakaway, but The Sub Shop controlled the game from there. On Sunday Morning The Sub Shop Peewees battled rival Skaneateles at the Anthony J Crisafulli Rink. The Sub Shop again came out on top, this time in a much closer contest 3-2.

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Gordon C. Tappan, 87

October 30, 2017 Contributor

Gordon C. Tappan, 87, of Phoenix, NY, died on Saturday October 28, 2017, at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, with family by his side.

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Doreen L. Waugh, 60

October 30, 2017 Contributor

Doreen L. Waugh, 60, of Fulton, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Oswego Hospital.

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TSgt Nathan E. Wall, 30

October 30, 2017 Contributor

TSgt Nathan “Nate” E. Wall, 30, of Fulton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2017, while being stationed with the 569th Squadron Security Force at Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany.

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State Police Investigating Damage To Cemetery Grave Markers

October 30, 2017 Contributor

State Police in Hastings are investigating a criminal mischief that occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday, October 29, at the Pleasant Lawn Cemetery located at 285 State Route 69a in the town of Parish. The investigation has revealed that a vehicle believed to possibly be a 2002 dodge ram pickup truck struck multiple head stones

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The elves and their helpers are ready to kick off the holiday season in the Port City.

An Oswego Christmas Slated Nov. 25

October 30, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau, in collaboration with the city of Oswego, will host this year’s “30th” tree lighting event “An Oswego Christmas.” The event will be held on November 25 from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. All activities will be held at Civic Plaza.

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Fourth Street School Welcomes Erin Simmons As Its Principal

October 30, 2017 Submitted article

A passion for working with challenging youth has led Erin Simmons to her most rewarding professional position yet: principal of Fourth Street School in Fulton. She realized the importance of the work around at-risk youth when she worked with a group of those children while she was in college studying for her bachelor’s degree in psychology.

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Breakout EDU Offers Academic Challenges To Palermo Elementary Students

October 30, 2017 Submitted article

The game sent students into a frenzy as they are tasked with figuring out various riddles and solutions in order to unlock the next exercise. Split into small groups, the students used the “7 Habits of Highly Effective Kids” they were taught to persevere through the struggles, all while practicing library skills.

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Convicted Sex Abuser Sentenced To Prison

October 30, 2017 Contributor

Today (Oct. 30), 25-year-old Marquis Andrews of Oswego was sentenced seven years in state prison and 10 years post-release supervision upon his felony convictions for two counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree. He was also sentenced to one year for two separate misdemeanor counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree. Prosecutors alleged that Andrews subjected a female child to unwanted sexual contact on two occasions during the Summer and Fall of 2016. The victim was 12-years-old during the first incident and had turned 13 years old by the second incident.

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