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Oswego County Drug Task Force Joint Investigation Leads To Arrests

Three Fulton residents were recently arrested following a joint investigation conducted by members of the Oswego County Drug Task Force and the Fulton City Police Department after a search warrant was executed by the Fulton City Police, the New York State Police Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team, the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team and the Oswego County Drug Task Force.

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Oswego Museum Will Celebrate World War II Veterans

The H. Lee White Museum and Maritime Center will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the National Historic Landmark World War II tug LT-5 on Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Captain Lance Knapp will give a presentation at 2 p.m. on the tug’s World War II history, followed by a special celebration of World War II veterans

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Authorities ID Victims of Falls Incident

Investigation revealed that 19-year-old Michael Peters of Parish had climbed over the railing at the observation deck to get a better view of the falls when he slipped and fell. Kelton Lewis, 17, of Pulaski, reportedly attempted to assist Peters. However, he also slipped and fell over the falls. He survived; Peters reportedly died from his injuries.

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Civil War Historian will speak at Fort Ontario Aug. 14

Fort Ontario State Historic Site will host a lecture by Civil War historian Thomas Ebert at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 in the Enlisted Men’s Barracks. Ebert will discuss common myths of slavery and emancipation from the perspective of both the North and South. (Photo by Mary Ellen Barbeau, Oswego County Tourism Office.)Before the American Civil War (1861-1865) Oswego County, NY, played an active role in the Underground Railroad, a movement which concealed and forwarded escaped slaves to freedom in Canada. Oswego County provided more men to Union Army regiments, on a percentage basis, than any other county in New York State.

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New sports info director takes over at SUNY Oswego

For newly hired sports information director at SUNY Oswego Michael Bielak, a part-time job during college led him into a career in the Oswego area which may turn into a perfect match; both have a strong drive for athletics and even winter weather. Having attended Bishop Grimes prep school in Syracuse, Bielak headed to St. John Fisher for his undergraduate studies. As a student there, a part-time job offer from his advisor eventually led him to SUNY Oswego.

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Camping Guidelines Updated for 57th annual Budweiser Classic Week

With the 57th running of the Budweiser International Classic 200 on the horizon, Oswego Speedway released its 2013 camping guidelines and regulations for the week long festivities. The majority of past camping policies and regulations have stayed the same for 2013; however a few policies have been put in place for the overall safety of Speedway race fans.

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