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.
The countdown to Harborfest 2016 is at a fever pitch, according to executive director Peter Myles. Activity got under way Wednesday at the midway. The Army Band will perform on the NRG Lakeview Stage in Breitbeck Park at 5:15 p.m. today (July 28) followed at 7 p.m. by Prime Time Horns.
The driver, Morgan O’Neil, 20, from Oswego, was found to be operating the vehicle without insurance, police said. She was further found to allegedly be in possession of marijuana and heroin. Both passengers, Zachery Palmitese, and Marc Walpole, from Oswego, were also in possession of heroin, according to the report.
In preparation for Harborfest 2016, the Oswego Police Department wishes to announce the following advisories regarding traffic, pedestrian and general information specific to the Harborfest celebration scheduled for July 28 – 31.
The Oswego County Bicentennial Committee is sponsoring a photo contest this summer to celebrate the county’s 200th anniversary. The finalists in several categories will be displayed in the Heritage Building at the Oswego County Fair in August.
The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau sponsored a training class recently for new members to Youth Court. More than a dozen middle school and high school students completed the week-long training classes sponsored by the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Youth Court is a Family Court diversion program aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency in the city and county of Oswego.
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