Oswego Daily News

On August 31 and September 1, the Oswego City Police Department deployed additional personnel to address quality of life concerns in residential neighborhoods. This detail consisted of uniformed and plain clothes personnel. As a result of this effort, several arrests were made.

UPDATE: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Friday in honor of Kyle Rookey.

Rookey, of Oswego, died Sunday in Afghanistan. He is being remembered for his smile and laughter and for his desire to help everybody.

Crews knocked the fire down within minutes containing fire damage to the room of origin and upstairs bathroom with some smoke and water damage to other areas of the house.
There were no injuries.

The investigation determined that he subjected two girls under the age of 11 to inappropriate sexual contact. Additionally, he is alleged to have secretly videotaped the same minors utilizing his cellular phone, while they were changing clothing and showering.

Here’s the full text of a news release issued today by the Department of Defense: “The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Kyle R. […]

A full day of children’s activities, fishing seminars and outdoor programs are planned for this year’s open house on National Hunting and Fishing Day, Sept. 22, at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Salmon River Fish Hatchery.

It seems like just yesterday was the last day of school. However, classes are ready to begin again.  “We’re very, very excited about that. Most of the T’s and I’s have been dotted and crossed,” said Oswego Superintendent Bill Crist. “We are looking forward to welcoming students back Wednesday.”

Our fair lady, Joleene DesRosiers Moody, shares some photos from her recent trek through the New York State Fair grounds. The fair comes to a close for the year on Labor Day

The conference is being co-presented by the NYS Canal Corporation and Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. The new Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center will serve as the event’s venue, Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.