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Oswego Daily News

Explore the Haunted History Trail of New York State Year-Round

Many people looking for frightfully good fun this time of year will find that the New York State Haunted History Trail offers visitors a peek into the paranormal year-round! The trail stretches over 400 miles through nine vacation regions in the state. It is the first statewide paranormal tourism program in the U.S. and contains more than 65 historic sites, events and locations where visitors can glimpse the mystical world of the supernatural.

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Oswego Daily News

Poverty, Opioid Crisis Go Hand In Hand, Says Oswego Mayor

In order to fight the importation, selling and usage of opioids in the Port City, the poverty crisis must be fought as well, said Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow. “We are trying to implement programs that will better position people from the start,” Barlow said. “If people are on the right track and feel good about themselves and have children, they’re taking the children to school, they’re going to work, they’re less likely to fall into that trap.” In Oswego City, 29 percent of people live in poverty, according to a 2017 Oswego needs assessment done by consultants at CGR Inc. The assessment was part of the Learn, Identify, Focus and Transform Oswego anti-poverty program established by the city and Oswego County Opportunities.

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Oswego Daily News

Two charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child

The New York State Police in Pulaski announce the arrest of two men, one an Oswego County Legislator, 51-year-old Shawn P. Doyle of 85 Lake St., Pulaski, and 73-year-old John James Maroney of 185 Leavitt Road, New Haven. The investigation commenced when the parents of a 15-year-old reported what they believed was an inappropriate relationship between their son and Doyle and Maroney.

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego Council OKs Legal Action Against Delinquent Borrowers

The Port City will soon begin legal action regarding four borrowers that have overdue Community Development Office loans. City Attorney Kevin Caraccioli said it would be nice to see voluntary compliance on the foursome’s part. Going to court to recoup the unpaid funds could take months, he admits. The group owes approximately $160,000 overall. Initiating legal action against the four certainly sends a message out to others that the city of Oswego is serious about collecting money that it’s owed, he said.

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Oswego Daily News

Woman Charged With Sex Abuse

Amanda Squadrito, 21, of 3446 CR 22, Richland, was arrested for two counts of first-degree sex abuse, a class D felony, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. The arrest stems from incidents that occurred in the town of Richland between June and August 2017. She allegedly subjected some individual less than 11 years of age to sexual contact.

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Oswego Daily News

No Charges Pending In School Incident

On October 19, Oswego City Police Department was notified by the Oswego City School District Superintendent that he had placed all seven of their school buildings on “lockout” due to a suspicious image having been observed on social media that was reported to district officials. After consultation with the Oswego County District Attorney’s Office, it was determined that, although the image (of a student with a gun) may have been suspicious, there were no direct threats made (or intended).

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Former Mexico resident David B. MacNeill - 2017 William Q. Wick Visionary Career Leadership Award honoree.
Oswego Daily News

New York Great Lakes Fisheries Specialist Dave MacNeill Receives National Award

David MacNeill was awarded the 2017 William Q. Wick Visionary Career Leadership Award presented by the National Sea Grant Extension Assembly at its biennial meeting in Oregon earlier this month. The award is the highest honor given to Sea Grant Extension personnel by their peers. MacNeill was selected for the honor from among the 571 Sea Grant Extension professionals serving across the United States. He served 28 years as the Great Lakes Fisheries and Ecosystem Health Specialist with New York Sea Grant Extension, based at SUNY Oswego.

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Volunteers work on the playground Friday getting it ready for new slides, swings and other equipment. Work will continue all day Saturday.
Oswego Daily News

Mayor Barlow Announces $5,000 In Funding For Leighton Playground Improvements

A cadre volunteers rebuilding the Leighton Elementary School’s playground this weekend received a boost from City Hall. Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (Oct. 20) a $5,000 investment by the city of Oswego to the playground project. The current playground at Leighton is 25 years old and is comprised of decaying wooden structures that lack engagement particularly for the youngest children who use the playground most often. The Leighton Home and School Association has been actively fundraising for new playground equipment for more than six years through sales, pledge campaigns and student-led events including a change drive.

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