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YOU(th) Decide: Local Agency Joins Forces with the NY Council on Problem Gambling

May 7, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The County of Oswego Council on Alcoholism and Addictions Inc. has received funding from the New York Council on Problem Gambling to carry-out the YOU(th) Decide project in Oswego County. COCOAA has been a part of this project for two years. 2015 marks the fourth year that the NY Council on Problem Gambling has given out mini-grants to local providers in an effort to prevent underage and problem gambling.

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Oswego High School student Zach Bush is congratulated recently by Principal Erin Noto.

OHS Student Wins SkillsUSA State Competition

May 7, 2015 Contributor

Zach Bush, an Oswego High School senior, advanced to the 2015 SkillsUSA National Competition that will be held in Louisville, Kentucky this upcoming June.

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Police: Men Threatened Victim With Gun and Stole Cash

May 7, 2015 Contributor

The arrests stem from an incident that occurred in December 2014 in the town of Constantia. They allegedly held a gun to the victim’s head while traveling in a vehicle and stole cash.

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Quality Harborfest Anticipated Despite Financial Challenges

May 7, 2015 Contributor

“The goal of Oswego Harborfest is to draw attention to our community and its beautiful harbor, while at the same time providing something special for the residents of our area,” said Oswego Harborfest Executive Director Doug Buske. The 28th annual festival is rapidly approaching, but the task of providing a quality admission-free event is a challenge.

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Oswego Man Charged With Rape

May 6, 2015 Contributor

At about 7:44 p.m. Tuesday (May 5), Daniel J. Fleischman, 42, of 24 Birch Lane, Bldg. 2, Apt. B, Oswego, was arrested for first-degree rape, a class B felony, following an incident in the town of Scriba. He allegedly ripped off the victim’s pants and forced the victim to engage in intercourse.

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SUNY Oswego meteorology May graduate Molly Mattot, shown working at college television station WTOP, has already secured a job as an on-air meteorologist for WSTM-3, WTVH-5 and CW-6 in Syracuse, making her one of many Oswego graduates with optimistic forecasts after commencement.

SUNY Oswego May Graduates Preparing For Next Stage

May 6, 2015 Contributor

More than 1,700 SUNY Oswego students are eligible to take part in the three commencement ceremonies on May 16, with many already set on their next stage of life. Central New York residents will start recognizing meteorology major Molly Mattot as the weekend morning meteorologist for WSTM-3/WTVH-5 and on the CW-6’s 10 p.m. newscast Mondays through Wednesdays.

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Oswego School Board Candidates Grilled

May 6, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The three candidates for the two seats on the Oswego City School District Board of Education answered questions from the public Tuesday night. Tom DeCastro and Lynda Sereno are seeking to retain their seats. Former board member Fran Hoefer is looking to unseat one of them.

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SUNY Oswego Wins Again

May 5, 2015 Contributor

A SUNY Oswego student brought home top prize in the student competition at the Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium for the second consecutive year. Senior Shannon Cilento won the contest with her paper and presentation, “From Rebels to Patriots: Daniel D. Tompkins and the Involvement of Oswego in the War of 1812.”

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Oswego Councilors Seek Clear Sidewalk Policy

May 5, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The discussion of who is responsible for sidewalk repair and maintenance continued at Monday night’s Administrative Services Committee meeting. Assistant City Attorney Tom Reynolds said the city charter authorizes the DPW, pursuant to Section C12-06, to require the owners of property fronting upon any street … “to construct, repair and keep in order sidewalks.” “The city can, but does not have to have the residents pay for the sidewalk,” he added. “The charter basically leaves it open.”

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Troopers Investigate motorcycle crash in Mexico

May 4, 2015 Contributor

State Police in Pulaski investigated a three-vehicle personal injury accident that occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday on State Route 3 at the intersection with State Route 104 in the village of Mexico. Two people were reportedly treated and released from the hospital.

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