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Schumer, Gillibrand React To Reported Death Of Lockerbie Bomber

May 20, 2012 Steve Yablonski

“It is a grave injustice that this evil terrorist, who caused so much heartache and havoc, died in freedom instead of behind bars where he belongs,” Schumer said. ” While this will never heal the pain of the horrific day that took so many innocent lives, I hope this will bring families the comfort that Mr. Megrahi is no longer living free as a hero for his act of terror,” added U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

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Students Get A Sobering Message As Prom/Graduation Season Nears

May 20, 2012 Steve Yablonski

It’s prom season, with graduation celebrations just weeks away. However, prior to all the fun, juniors at Oswego High School gathered to view a macabre demonstration of what could go wrong if alcohol and driving become part of the celebration.

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Oswego County Sites Featured in 2012 Great Lakes Seaway Trail Travel Magazine

May 20, 2012 Contributor

The 2012 Great Lakes Seaway Trail Travel Magazine highlights the entire byway region’s War of 1812 history; unique architectural sites including Frank Lloyd Wright and Frederic Law Olmsted masterworks; agricultural bounty from farm markets to wineries; and some of the world’s best sports for freshwater fishing and boating.

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Suspect In Custody After Crashing Vehicle In Oswego County After Fleeing From Deputies In Mattydale

May 18, 2012 Steve Yablonski

UPDATE: Sheriff deputies arrested an Oswego man who they say led them on a two-county chase Friday night. before crashing and fleeing into a wooded area off Interstate 481 and Route 57A in Phoenixl.

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Oswego’s Tresidder Announces Bid For State Senate Seat

May 17, 2012 Steve Yablonski

“When you’re not happy with a situation, what is the best way to deal with it? You try and fix it, right?” the candidate said. “I wasn’t approached by anyone. I decided to do this on my own. I don’t think we are being represented the way I want to be represented.”

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Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Against Oswego County Clerk

May 17, 2012 Submitted article

A lawsuit filed against the Oswego County Clerk regarding requests for criminal court records was dismissed on Tuesday, May 15, by Hon. Norman W. Seiter Jr., State Supreme Court Justice.

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It’s Been Warmer Than Average For More Than A Year

May 17, 2012 Steve Yablonski

From April 2011 to April 2012 the average monthly temperatures have been higher than normal. And May looks like it will continue that trend.

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Sereno, DeCastro Win Oswego School Board Seats; Propositions All Pass

May 15, 2012 Steve Yablonski

UPDATE: Oswego school district has provided totals that include absentees

Voters returned an incumbent to the Oswego School Board and one new member. Incumbent Tom DeCastro finished second in the unofficial results just four votes behind Lynda Sereno. Sereno finished with 1,126 and DeCastro with 1,122.

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Syracuse Residents Charged In Oswego Drug Bust

May 15, 2012 Submitted article

At about 9:28 a.m. on today’s date (May 15) members of the Oswego County Drug Task Force and the Oswego City Police Department executed a search warrant in the upper apartment of 89 E. Cayuga St., Oswego, following an investigation into alleged illegal drug activity. Two Syracuse residents were charged.

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For SUNY Oswego Class of 2012 It’s The Dawning of A New Era

May 14, 2012 Contributor

It’s the middle of May and for many college students that means graduating and heading into the real world. To me, it doesn’t feel remotely possible that my four-year career is coming to an end. It feels like just yesterday I was moving to campus, nervous yet excited about college and all it brings.

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