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Oswego Church Honors 19th Century Brigadier General

November 2, 2017 Contributor

The grave of Brig. Gen. Julius Hayden in Oswego now displays a veteran’s marker. The Civil War and Mexican-American War veteran is buried with his wife on the grounds of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Oswego’s Historic District. A native of New York City, Hayden was the son of an Army officer who served in the War of 1812. He joined the Army himself when he was 18 years old and for a time was stationed at Fort Ontario.

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SUNY Oswego, celebrating the first anniversary of the dedication of its Battle Buddy Center (pictured) in the college's Veterans Lounge, will offer events throughout the week of Nov. 7 to 11, including a panel discussion focusing on military experiences and Military Appreciation Night at a SUNY Oswego men's hockey game.

SUNY Oswego To Recognize Veterans Day With Week Of Programming, Events

November 2, 2017 Contributor

SUNY Oswego, consistently ranked a top school for its military-connected and veteran population, will celebrate veterans and the active military with several observances the week of Nov. 7 to 11, including Military Appreciation Night at a men’s ice hockey game on Veterans Day. On Tuesday, Nov. 7, a panel of U.S. military veterans from the SUNY Oswego community and members of the college’s faculty and staff will talk about life during and after military service. The event, starting at 6 p.m. in Sheldon Hall ballroom, is free and open to the public.

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Arrest Made In Cemetery Vandalism Investigation

November 1, 2017 Contributor

State Police have charged Cody J. Stone, 22, from Parish, with Criminal Mischief 4th degree, a class “A” misdemeanor; Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident, a violation; and several other vehicle and traffic violations. Stone turned himself into patrol early this morning (Nov. 1) at the State Police barracks in Hastings.

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Leighton School Invites All Veterans To Veterans’ Day Celebration

October 31, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Calling all veterans! On Thursday, Nov 9, Leighton Elementary School will host a Veterans’ Day celebration. “We’ll hold an assembly at 9 a.m. in the gymnasium. We will have presentation/representation from each of the branches of military,” Jennifer Cahill, one of the organizers, told Oswego County Today. “Students will be singing the branches’ military anthems.” The students would like to invite all veterans in the community.

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Mayor Barlow Appoints Danielle Hayden Chair of Tourism Committee

October 31, 2017 Contributor

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (Oct. 31) he has appointed Danielle Hayden as the new chair to the Promotion and Tourism Advisory Board. “I’m pleased to place Danielle in the position of chairwoman for the city of Oswego’s Promotion and Tourism Advisory Board, as I believe she has the credentials and proper perspective to bring news ideas and a different approach on how we can best promote our wonderful community,” said Mayor Barlow.

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World War I Remembrance Project Under Way In Oswego

October 30, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Mark Slosek, Oswego City Historian, and a group of other volunteers is working on a project to commemorate World War I. Next year will be the 100th anniversary of the War to End All Wars. The grassroots group recently presented its plan to members of the Common Council and received a favorable recommendation.

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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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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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STORM UPDATE 2:30 p.m. High Winds, Rain Damage Fulton School, Several County Properties

October 30, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

UPDATED 2:30 PM
Oswego County has seen rain and wind throughout the weekend and into Monday with Oswego County under a Flood Warning, High Wind Warning, and Lakeshore Flood Warning, each expiring at different times throughout the day. Oswego County 911 dispatch has been inundated with calls of fallen trees and limbs and downed power lines throughout the county. Stay informed on current weather alerts with National Weather Service and as always, be safe in dangerous weather conditions.

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