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Police: Man Took Two Hostages, Killed Them Both in Pulaski

September 13, 2010 Contributor

Two people are dead after police say a man held them hostage, shot them, and kept police away for seven hours.Â The Oswego County Sheriff’s Department confirms that James H. Steen, 39, of Hastings, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder.

Updated with details of a prior arrest for an alleged case of domestic violence in which police say he choked a person until the person blacked out.

New update: Police confirm that the woman allegedly choked by James Steen in the March incident is Victoria Steen, one of the murder victims.

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Annual Cow Chip Bingo Supports Lionsâ€™ Scholarship

September 12, 2010 Steve Yablonski

The winner of the annual â€œCow Chip Bingoâ€ said she will use the winnings to purchase some new clothes for her new job. The proceeds from the event will be used to support an annual scholarship in the memory of Harold â€œHâ€ Dowd, a Fulton Lions Club member who passed away in September 2005.

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Vehicle Pursuit Races Through Port City

September 10, 2010 Contributor

UPDATED: A suspect was chased through Oswego Thursday evening by Fulton police officers, county sheriffâ€™s deputies and Oswego police officers. The suspect was apprehended after being Tasered at his residents about a half mile west of the Port City. Several law enforcement vehicles were damaged in the incident, but there were no serious injuries. The investigation is on-going.

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County Urges State To Support Funding For Parks, Historic Sites

September 10, 2010 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Thursday night, the Oswego County Legislature voted unanimously to support full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The stateâ€™s share of the funds would go a long way toward funding historic sites like Fort Ontario and more, said Legislator Morris Sorbello as he offered the resolution for consideration.

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Smart Table Deal Divides Oswego School Board

September 9, 2010 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting this week, the Oswego Board of Education voted not to approve the agreement with Tequipment Incorporated for Smart Table professional development. The board had recently approved accepting grant funds for the project, but not the actual equipment purchase. â€œIf we said no them that is what it means. No doesnâ€™t mean yes,â€ said board president Dave White.

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Oswego Ushers In New School Year

September 8, 2010 Steve Yablonski

It was a bit breezy and chilly outside for opening day of the 2010 â€“ 11 school year. Inside the schools it was warm and welcoming, despite the continuous hustle and bustle of workers finishing off renovation work.

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State Concludes OFD Investigation, Fines City

September 8, 2010 Steve Yablonski

BREAKING NEWS: The New York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services has concluded its investigation of the Oswego Fire Department involving incidents which occurred in 2009. As a result, the city has been fined $10,000 fine for the violations.

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Oswego Hospital Opens New ER Entrance Today

September 8, 2010 Contributor

The main emergency room entrance returns to the West Seventh Street side of the facility after a year of construction work. Adjacent to the new entrance is a spacious and attractively decorated waiting area for patients and their families.

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Harborfest Vows To Keep City Informed As Plans Progress For 2011, 2012 Celebrations

September 7, 2010 Steve Yablonski

Members of the Common Council and Harborfestâ€™s board vowed to keep the lines of communication open as they plan for the 2011 and 2012 festivals. The two sides also agreed to continue searching for alternative funding sources and ways to tighten their belts to keep the festival a viable option for thousands of people next summer.

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Oswego Man Facing Assault, Burglary Charges

September 7, 2010 Contributor

On Sunday, at about 8:49 a.m., a victim reported that at about 3 that morning she had been assaulted by an adult male, with whom the victim had a prior relationship and during the assault was unlawfully restrained.

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