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New York State DMV Announces 81 Arrests During ‘Operation Prevent’ Underage Drinking Sweeps

From March 31 through April 2, investigators from DMV’s Division of Field Investigation teamed up with the State Liquor Authority and local law enforcement agencies to conduct sweeps in Cortland, Niagara Falls, Oswego, and Saratoga Springs, during which dozens of fake IDs were confiscated.

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Common milkweed, a plant native to New York State, makes an attractive addition to local gardens. The Oswego County EMC is encouraging residents to use native plants around their homes and to participate in letter cleanups during Earth Week, April 18 to 24.
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Oswego County EMC Announces Plans for Earth Week April 18 – 24

“Earth Week is a time for county residents to participate in litter and debris cleanups and other environmentally themed activities in their communities,” said Tim Carroll, EMC chairman. “Since the original Earth Day was celebrated in the United States on April 22, 1970, that date has become a worldwide day for individuals, groups, schools and organizations to demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship.”

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Heathe Jones makes a point about how events benefit the city. Looking on at left is Anne Backer who's planning the Mugs and Motors event for this summer.
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Committee Paves The Way To Continue ‘Mugs and Motors’

On Monday night, the Physical Services Committee gave a favorable recommendation to a business owner’s request for use of public space. However, just how much financial support the city should give this and other events was the topic of a lengthy debate. While some say the businesses should foot the bill for their events, others maintain that since the events benefit the city, the city should offer some support.

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Scriba Man Arrested Following Neighbor Dispute

At about 7:38 a.m. today (April 4), State Police responded to a criminal mischief complaint on Middle Road in the town of Scriba. Investigation at the scene revealed Mark E. Gloska, 34, of Middle Road, allegedly deflated the tires on two of his neighbors’ vehicles, damaging them, following a dispute overnight.

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Oswego County Develops Interactive Trail Map

With more than 40,000 acres of public land filled with wooded terrain, trails, lakes, streams and ponds, Oswego County offers endless opportunities for hiking, walking, fishing, and outdoor recreation throughout the 12 months of the year. Residents and visitors can now plan their trip and track their progress on a new interactive trail map developed by the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning.

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CiTi Hosts 12th Annual Regional Awareness Program to Combat Distracted Driving

CiTi, the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation recently hosted the 12th annual Regional Awareness Program for young drivers to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. The three hour program, which recurs every year in early spring as warm weather arrives and prom season approaches, delivered powerful stories from victims of drunk driving as well as the current Oswego County District Attorney and offered numerous hands on demonstrations to the effects of distracted driving.

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Approximately 1,500 African-Americans escaped slavery each year leading up to the Civil War. While some made Oswego County and Central New York their new home, many of them crossed into Canada to find freedom. The Underground Railroad was a network of homes or “way stations” for these freedom-seekers to take refuge on their journey. This map shows some of the many sites in Oswego County related to this cause, sometimes called the “Freedom Trail.”
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Oswego County Bicentennial – ‘History Moment’ Commemorates Underground Railroad, Abolitionist Movement

Oswego County continues to celebrate its bicentennial with another “History Moment” from Oswego County Legislator Shawn Doyle, District 3, and chairman of the Oswego County Bicentennial Committee. In honor of Black History Month in February, his talk at the monthly Legislature meeting highlighted local black residents and the Underground Railroad movement that swept across the county.

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