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Hundreds March In 28th Annual Children’s Parade
Hundreds of youngsters, their friends and family marched from Breitbeck Park to the Novelis Family Park (West Park) on Friday in idyllic weather.
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Child Hit By Truck, Hospitalized
At about 12:41 p.m. today (July 24), members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to County Route 15 near Van Auken Road in the town of Boylston for a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. The investigation revealed a child was struck by a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck while riding his bicycle westerly on CR 15. The child was transported to Upstate Hospital, Syracuse, with life-threatening injuries, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
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Byrne Dairy Robbery Investigation Continues
Video surveillance footage of the suspect indicates that the suspect was wearing a black colored Monster Energy Drink/Fox Racing zip-up style hooded sweatshirt. The investigation is on-going and the Oswego City Police Department is asking anyone with information about this incident to call (315) 342-8201.
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Caravan Stage Company Performance at Maritime Museum Aug. 5-7
The Caravan Stage Company will float into Oswego Aug. 5 through 7 for three nights of high-flying, mesmerizing aerial acrobats and a world-renowned theatrical performance. This live performance is all done on a 90-foot tall ship, the Caravan Stage Tall Ship Theatre. The event is part of the H. Lee White Maritime Museum’s “Arts on the Waterfront Series.”
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Harborfest 28 Kicks Off In The Port City
The 28th annual festival was greeted by mild temperatures and mostly clear skies – with hundreds of people, young and old, ready to celebrate. The fun continues throughout the weekend. Highlights include Friday’s Children’s Parade and Saturday’s fireworks display.
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Brooklyn Teen Facing Felony Drug Charges In Oswego
On Wednesday investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Oswego City Police Department investigated the reported possession and sales of illegal drugs within the city of Oswego. Investigators made contact with three individuals in a green Dodge Neon at 137 State Route 104. A passenger in that vehicle, Steven C. Pena, 19, of 575 Herkimer St., Brooklyn, NY, was found to be in possession of 66 individual bags of crack cocaine and 105 illegally possessed Oxycodone tablets, according to police.
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Oswego Police Announce Harborfest Information
In preparation for Harborfest 2015, the Oswego Police Department wishes to announce the following advisories regarding traffic, pedestrian and general information specific to the Harborfest Celebration scheduled for July 23 – July 26.
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Oswego Teen Receives Assistance Dog From Canine Companions for Independence
Canine Companions for Independence – a national non-profit organization that provides assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities – is proud to announce that Oswego resident Brittany Kaye has recently received a Canine Companions Assistance Dog. Thirteen-year-old Brittany was matched with Fonda, a two-year-old Lab/Golden Retriever cross who has been trained to respond to more than 50 commands.
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Oswego Police Seek Byrne Dairy Robbery Suspect
At about 1:40 a.m. today (July 22), the Oswego Police Department responded to the west side Byrne Dairy for a robbery complaint. It was reported that a man entered Byrne Dairy and displayed a note to the clerk demanding cash. No one was injured during the robbery, but the man did make off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
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Oswego School Administrators, Board To Set Goals For District
At Tuesday’s Oswego School Board meeting, Superintendent Ben Halsey elaborated on the district’s board of education workshop, goal-setting process and plans for a “Wall of Distinction.” He wants to set specific goals in three major categories: academic excellence, student achievement; fiscal responsibility and infrastructure; and governance and communication. Plans are also under way “to acknowledge the outstanding people that have come through these doors and contributed to society,” the superintendent said.