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The memorial at the base of the Civil War monument.

Oswego Honors Its Veterans

May 30, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Once again, dozens of people visited Veterans’ Memorial Park on Monday to honor and thank the men and women who fought and died for our freedoms. Members of the area veterans’ and service groups spent the early morning visiting various parks and cemeteries in Oswego and surrounding communities paying tribute to our nation’s veterans. A few onlookers, several with flags and cameras, lined the parade route from West Park to Veterans’ Memorial Park shortly before 11 a.m. They applauded as the group marched by.

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State Police: Oswego County Woman Killed In ATV Crash

May 30, 2016 Contributor

The accident happened around 11 p.m. on Saturday (May 28) in the town of Theresa in Jefferson County. Jenny Bush, 33, of Parish, died following the one-vehicle crash on Cottage Hill Road.

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Oswego County To Test Sirens June 7

May 29, 2016 Contributor

A full-sound test of new emergency notification sirens for the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone surrounding the nuclear power plants in Scriba will be tested at 1 p.m. on June 7, Dale A. Currier, Director of the Oswego County Emergency Management Office, announced.

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NYSP To Crackdown On Impaired, Distracted Driving Memorial Day Weekend

May 27, 2016 Contributor

The New York State Police and local law enforcement across the state will be increasing patrols to combat impaired and distracted driving this Memorial Day weekend. The initiative starts today, May 27,and runs through May 30. Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and police will be out in force to remove impaired and reckless drivers from our highways.

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Oswego Man Charged With Burglary in Mexico

May 27, 2016 Contributor

On Tuesday (May 24), at approximately 9:30 a.m., State Police in Pulaski responded to a burglary complaint on Fravor Road in the town of Mexico. The residence was illegally entered and a military Purple Heart medal was taken from the residence.

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Students at OMS (pictured) and Leighton Elementary participated.

Red Nose Day Garners Support For Those In Need

May 26, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Oswego students wear red noses to share a few laughs and to help out the needy in the district. Funds raised through the event will be donated to the Human Concerns Center.

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Second Arrest Made in Redfield Shooting Incident

May 26, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The second person involved in a shooting earlier this month turned himself into authorities on Monday. On May 13, at approximately 9:20 p.m., State Police in Pulaski responded to a call of person with a gunshot wound at a residence, 3510 County Route 22 in the town of Orwell.

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Joint Investigation results in arrest of Pulaski Man for possession of Child Pornography

May 25, 2016 Contributor

A joint investigation conducted by the New York State Police in Pulaski, the New York State Police Computer Crimes Unit and the U.S. Department of the Army, Criminal Investigation Command, resulted in the arrest of 25-year-old, Blake A. Bryant from Pulaski, for (1) count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, a class “D” felony and (2) counts of Possession of Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “E” felony.

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Assemblyman Barclay’s Submitted Testimony before the PSC Clean Energy Standard Public Hearing

May 25, 2016 Contributor

As you know, Oswego County is home to three of the state’s six nuclear power plants – James A. FitzPatrick and Nine Mile Point I and II. Nuclear generation is engrained in our history and a big part of who we are in Oswego County.

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The Fort Ontario National Landmark Committee will sponsor a rally Nov. 12 to generate support for elevating Fort Ontario and the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum to National Monument status.

Katko Elevates Discussion In Washington On Fort Ontario, Safe Haven

May 25, 2016 Contributor

U.S. Representative John Katko delivered testimony Tuesday (May 24) at a legislative hearing held by the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands in support of legislation that he has introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives which would advance the designation of Fort Ontario and the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum in Oswego to National Park status.

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