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West Nile Virus Detected in Oswego County

August 24, 2016 Contributor

West Nile virus was detected in samples of mosquitoes collected in two Oswego County locations, the Oswego County Health Department reported today (Aug. 24). The virus was found in bird-biting mosquitoes collected in the towns of New Haven and Albion, according to Director of Public Health Jiancheng Huang. Huang said people need to be vigilant about using insect repellent and take measures to reduce mosquito habitats around their homes.

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Meth Lab Busts Reported In Albion, Amboy

August 23, 2016 Contributor

As a result of the Albion search warrant execution, materials and equipment used to manufacture and possess methamphetamine were seized, police said. In addition, approximately 5 ounces of “methamphetamine oil” and 13 marihuana plants were seized, according to the report. As a result of the Amboy search warrant execution, materials and equipment used to manufacture and possess methamphetamine were seized, police said. In addition, a small amount of methamphetamine was seized, according to the report. Two arrests were made. The two investigations are not connected.

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Mayor Barlow Creates City of Oswego Poverty Reduction Steering Committee

August 23, 2016 Contributor

Under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s leadership, the State of New York created the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative of which the city of Oswego was identified and selected as one of ten upstate communities to receive $500,000 in funding to create public and private partnership in working together to design and implement coordinated solutions to increase social mobility.

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It was standing-room-only at Monday night's Common Council meeting as the fate of 15 firefighters was decided.

Council Approves Oswego’s 2017 Budget; Firefighters’ Positions Cut

August 22, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego Common Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve the budget for 2017 – effectively ending the careers of 15 new firefighters. One recent retirement won’t be filled.

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This photo of a kayaker was taken off the shore of JoLo Shores on Lake Ontario and submitted by Kassondra Burdick. It won first place in the Recreation category of Oswego County's Bicentennial Photo Contest. To view more photographs in the contest, go to Oswego County Tourism’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/visitoswegocounty.

Oswego County Announces Bicentennial Photo Contest Winners

August 22, 2016 Contributor

The Oswego County Bicentennial Photo Contest Committee recently announced the winners of the competition. Twenty people submitted nearly 80 photos to the contest. Finalists were displayed at the Oswego County Fair in Sandy Creek where the public was invited to vote for their favorite picture in eight separate categories.

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ROWvenge of The Nerds pose for a team photo

Nerds Row To Dragon Boat Victory

August 22, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The Nerds got their ROWvenge on Saturday afternoon. ROWvenge of The Nerds rowed to first place in the annual Oswego Dragon Boat Festival competition. Money raised from the festival provides access to youth, families and seniors in the Oswego County community to YMCA programs.

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State Police Seek Public Assistance With Identifying Individual In Security Photo

August 21, 2016 Contributor

The New York State Police in Pulaski is attempting to identify the woman in the security photo above regarding a stolen credit card investigation. The stolen card was used on August 9, at several locations in the village of Central Square.

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Authorities Peacefully Resolve Standoff With ‘Suicidal Subject’

August 21, 2016 Contributor

On Saturday (August 20), at about 6:20 p.m., Oswego Police officers, and other emergency services personnel responded to Lincoln Avenue in Oswego for a possible suicidal subject. At 12:50 a.m. today (August 21), after approximately 6 ½ hours of negotiating, the subject complied with law enforcement and voluntarily surrendered outside of his residence where he was taken into custody without further incident.

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Oswego County Legislature Approves Ban on Tobacco Use

August 19, 2016 Contributor

“This is a positive step forward that will benefit the health of our employees and residents,” said Legislator John Proud, District 7, chairman of the County Legislature’s Health Committee. “Studies show that smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, and e-cigarettes also emit pollutants. We need to be pro-active about tackling these important health issues.”

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Plan your end of summer events now. Have a plan, know how you're getting home safely.

County to Participate in Statewide STOP-DWI Labor Day Crackdown

August 19, 2016 Submitted article

The statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown efforts start on August 19 and will end on September 5. New York State Police, county sheriff and municipal law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force.

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