Mercedes Niess, executive director of the H. Lee White Maritime Museum, accepts a donation from David Granoff for the restoration efforts of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse.
Oswego Daily News

Support for West Pierhead Lighthouse Continues to Grow

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego has seen a surge in support for the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse from the local community since taking over the restoration work in 2014. Whether it’s financial, or in the form of in-kind donations or volunteer support, the community seems to agree in its support of this iconic structure.

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Oswego Daily News

4 Charged Following Robbery, Assault Complaint

At about 3:10 a.m. today (March 3), the Oswego City Police Department responded to an address on East Fourth Street in the city for a reported burglary and assault complaint. An investigation was conducted and it is alleged that the defendants, who were known to the victim, broke into the residence, assaulted the victim and forcibly stole property while acting in concert.

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Oswego Daily News

Heidi Allen’s Sister Responds To Judge King’s Ruling

For the past few months, our family waited for Judge King’s ruling.
After months of testimony, reviewing statements and proposed evidence, and additional staff to assist the Judge, the wait concluded yesterday (March 2). We appreciate Judge King’s time and dedication to Heidi’s kidnapping case, decades later.

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Kory M. Sellin
Oswego Daily News

State Police Arrest Father and Son For A Bias-Related Crime

State Police arrested Michael P. Sellin, 53, and Kory M. Sellin, 25, from Cleveland, for Assault in the second degree, a class “C” felony. The arrest stems from an investigation on February 16 into the 39-year-old male victim found unconscious in a parking lot of a restaurant and bar located on State Route 49 in the town of Constantia, state police reported today (March 2).

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Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey presents some budget projections at Tuesday night's board meeting.
Oswego Daily News

Oswego School 2016-17 Budget Taking Shape

The path to the Oswego City School District’s new budget is a bit clearer than things were at this time last year. Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey said he wants to build a budget that focuses on instructional programs and one that is based on only the dollars that the district has. “There’s still a lot of moving pieces here. But, I think we’re in really good shape,” the superintendent said.

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Oswego Canal
Oswego Daily News

Study Details Economic Impact of Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor generates $307.7 million in economic impact to upstate New York’s economy, according to a newly released analysis of the economic impact of national heritage areas conducted by Tripp Umbach, a nationally recognized consulting firm. Erie Canalway supports 3,240 jobs and generates $34.9 million in tax revenue.

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