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Arrests Made In Kidnapping Case

July 8, 2016 Contributor

On July 4, at approximately 9:15 p.m. officers of the Oswego City Police Department responded to Walmart, 341 SR 104 in Oswego, regarding a male who had informed store employees that he had been being held against his will. After an interview of the 24-year-old male victim, it was alleged that the victim had been sexually assaulted in the Greece, NY, area. According to the victim, following the assault, he was bound by possibly three individuals who then forced the victim to transport them to the Oswego area.

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Ellen Clark, chair of the city of Oswego Promotion and Tourism Advisory Board, displays some of the information regarding Oswego and its events that will be disseminated during Harborfest.

Oswego Tourism Board To Promote Port City at Harborfest

July 7, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The chair of the city of Oswego Promotion & Tourism Advisory Board presented a plan that is designed to entice visitors who come to Oswego for an event to come back for others. The board is proposing to initially start promoting the Port City during the upcoming Harborfest, Ellen Clark, chair, said. By exposing the thousands of visitors to Harborfest to what else the city has to offer in the way of other events and festivals, she said will draw many back to Oswego.

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June was a good month to go camping with a few friends.

June 2016 Was Warmer and Surprisingly Wetter Than Average

July 6, 2016 Steve Yablonski

June 2016 was slightly warmer and surprisingly a bit wetter than average, according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. The average temperature was just 0.1-degree warmer than average. Total precipitation for June came in at 0.61-inch greater than average. The rainfall “came in batches.”

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Mexico Man Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

July 6, 2016 Contributor

On Tuesday (July 5), at 12:20 p.m., State Police stopped a vehicle on North Geddes Street in Syracuse for a traffic violation. Investigation at the scene revealed the front seat passenger, Michael Alesci, Mexico, was allegedly in possession of cocaine and marijuana.

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2016 Summer Concert Series at Veterans’ Stage Announced

July 6, 2016 Contributor

The city of Oswego and Mayor Billy Barlow are excited to announce the incredible line up for the 2016 Summer Concert Series. The Summer Concert Series combines some of Central New York’s best musical talents with delicious food and beverage options provided by local vendors.

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A black bear was recently seen in the Oswego area. People should stay away from bears and not try to feed them. Bears stand taller so they can get a better view and smell of their surroundings. (Photo courtesy New York State DEC.)

County Officials Warn Residents to Stay Away from Bears

July 6, 2016 Steve Yablonski

County Legislature Chairman Kevin Gardner is warning people in Oswego County that a black bear has been spotted roaming on the west side of Oswego and outlying areas over the past few days. A bear was seen crossing Ellen Street in Oswego on Tuesday (July 5), and recent bear sightings have been reported in the Town of Oswego, near Hannibal, and at Fair Haven State Park.

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Aldi Pulaski Reopening Draws Big Crowd

July 5, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

Customers lined with their carts outside of the newly remodeled Aldi store in Pulaski, eager to see the store’s new layout and shop the low prices. The store has faithfully served the Pulaski community since its opening in September of 2000, and 16 years later closed for two months from May until July for a complete remodel. “This community has been giving back to us for years,” said District Manager of the Pulaski store, Michael Beach. “With the ever increasing need for fresh products, it was our time to give back to them with a modernized, more convenient store and I’d say we accomplished our task.”

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Every ‘Buc’ Helps Save Sports

July 5, 2016 Contributor

Boosters hope to rev up sports fundraising Saturday at the Oswego Speedway.
Students will join the Buc mascot to say the Pledge of Allegiance at 6 p.m. and there will be a variety of basket raffles available as well as clambake tickets for sale.

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Suspicious Vehicle Complaint Leads to DWI Arrest

July 5, 2016 Contributor

On July 3, at approximately 1:37 a.m., State Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint on State Route 69 in Camden. Witnesses told police they found the driver slumped over the steering wheel. He reportedly exited the vehicle, walked to a ditch, sat down and went to sleep.

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Aimee Callen and James Bell are sworn in as the board's new members.

Oswego School Board Names Officers For 2016-17 School Year

July 4, 2016 Steve Yablonski

In a brief reorganizational meeting July 1, the Oswego school board appointed its slate of officers for the 2016-2017 school year. Lynda Sereno was elected as president. Tom DeCastro was elected as vice president. Prior to the meeting, Aimee Callen and James Bell took the oath of office.

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