On Saturday night (July 30), members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were sent to the Oswego hospital emergency room where a man was reporting that he was the victim of a robbery involving a firearm and that he had been possibly shot in the head.
The Oswego Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire with trapped occupants at 8:16 a.m. today (July 31). Upon arrival, OFD command reported heavy fire conditions in the front of the two-story multiple-occupancy and confirmed victims in a second story window. Two young children, an adult and two dogs were rescued.
Lt. General Robert E. Lee issued what is known today as General Order No. 9, sometimes referred to as his farewell address to the Army of Northern Virginia, on April 10, 1865. Lee declared that, “After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources.”
There were fireworks Saturday night – but there is more Harborfest on Sunday
Hundred of youngsters, their friends and families, marched from Breitbeck Park to the Novelis Family Park (West Park) on Friday in idyllic weather. The annual Children’s Parade is considered by many to be the official start of Harborfest.
Last night (July 28), authorities received calls about a bear on the east side of the city. They were able to quickly locate the bear, and with the help of the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Oswego Police, and City of Oswego Animal Control, the bear was diverted out of the area without incident. Click the link to read full story
The 29th annual festival was greeted by warm temperatures and partly cloudy skies – with hundreds of people, young and old, ready to celebrate. Blues Traveler was nearly an hour late in performing. The fun continues throughout the weekend. Highlights include Friday’s Children’s Parade and Saturday’s fireworks display.
Today (July 28), State Police charged Beth L. Nolan, 29, from 827 Middle Road, Oswego, with Criminal Impersonation 2nd degree, a class “A” misdemeanor.
Oswego Fire Department personnel were dispatched to 166 West Utica Street for a reported structure fire at 2:34 am. today (July 28). Firefighters arrived on the scene at 2:38 a.m. and reported heavy smoke showing from the two-story multiple occupancy. Residents of the two apartments reported that they were in bed at the time of the fire, and that they smelled smoke and were able to exit the structure.
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