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World War II Veteran Brings LT-5 Tugboat To Life

World War II veteran Joe Murabito with his LT-5 Tugboat picture and 155th Infantry Army uniform. Badges on his uniform include his combat infantry badge, year of service, pacific badge, badge rank and his discharge badge. "I am no hero, just one of the many that were there," said Murabito.The LT-5 tugboat, docked at the H. Lee White Marine Museum in Oswego, is a National Historic Landmark because of its brave acts during World War II. The tugboat tells a story that no one else can tell but one man. A story that this man lived as he too faced brave acts of his own, making the LT-5 not only a tour but an experience of a lifetime.

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RSVP to celebrate 40 years at luncheon recognizing volunteers

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a division of SUNY Oswego’s Office of Business and Community Relations, will celebrate 40 years in Oswego County with a recognition luncheon Sept. 5. The event, titled “Volunteers Are the Heart and Soul of the Community,” will take place at SUNY Oswego’s Hewitt Union.

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Oswego County Drug Task Force Joint Investigation Leads To Arrests

Three Fulton residents were recently arrested following a joint investigation conducted by members of the Oswego County Drug Task Force and the Fulton City Police Department after a search warrant was executed by the Fulton City Police, the New York State Police Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team, the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team and the Oswego County Drug Task Force.

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Oswego Museum Will Celebrate World War II Veterans

The H. Lee White Museum and Maritime Center will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the National Historic Landmark World War II tug LT-5 on Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Captain Lance Knapp will give a presentation at 2 p.m. on the tug’s World War II history, followed by a special celebration of World War II veterans

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Authorities ID Victims of Falls Incident

Investigation revealed that 19-year-old Michael Peters of Parish had climbed over the railing at the observation deck to get a better view of the falls when he slipped and fell. Kelton Lewis, 17, of Pulaski, reportedly attempted to assist Peters. However, he also slipped and fell over the falls. He survived; Peters reportedly died from his injuries.

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Mexico Point Park’s Severin Bischof Art Show Set Friday

Friends of Mexico Point Park will host an art show featuring Severin Bischof’s watercolors and wood cuts. Friday, August 9, at 7 p.m., will be opening night with a wine and dessert gala. Admission is $20. The show will continue on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11, 1-4 p.m. for a $5 admission price.

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Civil War Historian will speak at Fort Ontario Aug. 14

Fort Ontario State Historic Site will host a lecture by Civil War historian Thomas Ebert at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 in the Enlisted Men’s Barracks. Ebert will discuss common myths of slavery and emancipation from the perspective of both the North and South. (Photo by Mary Ellen Barbeau, Oswego County Tourism Office.)Before the American Civil War (1861-1865) Oswego County, NY, played an active role in the Underground Railroad, a movement which concealed and forwarded escaped slaves to freedom in Canada. Oswego County provided more men to Union Army regiments, on a percentage basis, than any other county in New York State.

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APW Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser at Five Below Next Month

The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Dollars For Scholars organization will hold a fundraiser at the Cicero Five Below store on September 6, 7 and 8. Stock up on back to school supplies, including books, sporting goods and T-shirts; everything is priced at $5 or less. Ten percent of the total dollars spent will be donated back to APW Dollars for Scholars.

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Registration Now Open for 23rd Annual 5K Cider Run and Walk

All events start on the Mexico High School athletic fields. The fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. on the track and the 5K Cider Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. on Liberty Street. The first 125 registrants for the 5K run/walk receive a free long-sleeved T-shirt, designed especially for the Cider Run by Custom Novelty Prints.

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