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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1.8 Million In Funding For Breitbeck Park In Oswego

September 6, 2019 Contributor

The federal funds are administered through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and will be used to restore Breitbeck Park and its shoreline, which has been severely damaged by flooding that took place on Lake Ontario in 2017 and 2019.

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OPD Investigating Rash of Overnight Car Break-ins

September 6, 2019 Contributor

This morning, September 6, the Oswego Police Department responded to a complaint of criminal mischief in the northwest portion of the city of Oswego. After conducting a canvass of the area, several other incidents were discovered.

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Arrest Made In OHS Incident

September 6, 2019 Contributor

The Oswego City Police Department’s School Resource Officer, working with Oswego City School District officials, identified the suspect in Wednesday’s (September 4) incident in which a call was made to 911 regarding a gun at the Oswego High School prompting the school to go into lockdown. The suspect who placed the 911 call reporting a false incident was identified as a 14-year-old boy. He is an OHS student.

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County: Mosquito Population has Declined, EEE Still Present in Oswego County

September 6, 2019 Contributor

The latest test results of mosquito samples collected near the Toad Harbor Swamp in the town of West Monroe show that the Eastern equine encephalitis virus is still present in the environment, Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang said.

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Mayor Barlow Opens Inspire Workforce Development Center

September 5, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Mayor Billy Barlow opened a new workforce development center today, September 5, at the city’s Section 8 Rental Assistance HUD Housing Program as part of the city’s efforts to combat poverty and better connect individuals to employment opportunities and additional resources.

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OCSD to Suspend Varsity Football Season

September 5, 2019 Contributor

Because the health and safety of students is a top priority for the Oswego City School District, the decision has been made to suspend the varsity football season.

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OCSD, Partner Agencies Respond to Safety Concern

September 4, 2019 Contributor

Early this morning, after freshmen were at the Oswego High School, a call was made to 911 regarding a gun at that location. Upon notification, the school immediately went into lockdown.OHS was released from lockdown at 11:20 a.m. upon an all-clear notification with no findings. The investigation is continuing.

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Having a Plan Helps Save Lives During Emergencies and Disasters

September 3, 2019 Contributor

“Prepared Not Scared” is an appropriate theme for National Preparedness Month, Dale A. Currier, director of the Oswego County Emergency Management Office, said. “Having a plan to respond to any emergency or disaster gives people something to focus on,” he said. “Following the plan may save your life or someone else’s.”

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Pulaski Man Dies After Roll-Over Crash

September 2, 2019 Steve Yablonski

On September 2, at 3:57 p.m., Brian E. Parker, 63, from Pulaski, succumbed to his injuries at Upstate University Hospital. The investigation is continuing.

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Hannibal Woman Charged With Nine Counts of Animal Abuse

September 2, 2019 Steve Yablonski

On August 31, Lynn M. Hemingway (DOB 10/16/1958) was arrested by the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office following an animal abuse investigation that began on July 6. Hemingway has been charged with nine counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance

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