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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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Redfield Crash Victim Identified

August 31, 2019 Steve Yablonski

On Friday, August 30, at 1:01 p.m., members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to County Route 17 in Redfield for a two-car motor vehicle accident. Lawrence Herse, 32, of Redfield, was pronounced dead at the scen

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County: Aerial Spraying Helped But EEE Still Active in Oswego County

August 29, 2019 Contributor

Initial surveillance shows that aerial spraying of Toad Harbor Swamp on Aug. 20 was effective in reducing the number of mosquitoes, but people everywhere should continue to be vigilant about protecting themselves from mosquito bites, Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang said.

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Mayor Barlow Announces New Downtown Concert Series at Water Street Square

August 29, 2019 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today, August 29, the city will host a new concert series at the recently opened Water Street Square pocket park in downtown. Water Street Square, a public space on Water Street, includes a stage, benches, tables and other features. The city will waive the Open Container Ordinance/

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