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.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today (July 25) announced a new I Love NY advertising campaign to promote Oswego Harborfest. The ad highlights the attractions of the free, four-day festival, including live music, fireworks, and the James E. Strates Midway. The 29th annual Harborfest will take place from July 28 to 31 on the shores of Lake Ontario.
Today, a petition in support of the inclusion of nuclear in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Clean Energy Standard spearheaded by the Upstate Energy Jobs coalition, a group representing hundreds of business, education and labor leaders, surpassed the 3,500 signature mark which underscores the tremendous support that exists for keeping these plants open. Flanked by scores of nuclear energy supporters, Oswego Mayor William Barlow welcomed a large crowd to the Lake Ontario Conference Center for a press conference emphasizing the need for the immediate passage of the CES.
Celebrate Oswego County’s bicentennial with events in communities throughout the area. Mark your calendar to join the fun in August!
UPDATE: 331 PM July 24 – State Police in Hastings have located Morgan LaRose in good health. She is now back with family members.
State Police in Hastings request public assistance with locating 16-year-old Morgan LaRose.
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