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Second Mural Planned For West Riverwalk

August 24, 2009 Steve Yablonski

<p>Mike Myers displays one of the proposed ideas for a section of a new mural on the West Riverwalk. Looking on at a recent committee meeting are councilors Sue Sweet and Mike Joyce.</p>

The student-created mural along West Riverwalk, under the Rail Trail Bridge, is about to get some company. The Common Council is considering allowing a group of six more teen-age artists to display their work in that area. A mural committee was formed at the mayor’s request earlier this year. The intent was to engage youth (graffiti) taggers and non-taggers to beautify the city’s riverwalk areas with artwork and to discourage continued graffiti in the area

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Pair Allegedly Forcibly Injected Children With Insulin

August 22, 2009 Contributor

Members of the Oswego County SheriffÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Office have arrested Howard E. Kriese, 32, of 302 N. Center St., East Syracuse, and Korena R. Thompson, 34, of 956 Middle Road, Lot 5, Oswego, charging both with two counts each of Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, a class D felony, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor.

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Trooper Shoots, Kills Man With Knife In Mexico

August 22, 2009 Contributor

Police say Joshua A. Davies, 27, was carrying a knife and threatened to use it on Trooper Paul Darmody-Latham.Ã‚Â Latham was along Route 69 in Mexico, near Lincoln Rd., at about 11:00 p.m. to check a call of a suspicious person.

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Law Enforcement Agencies Seek Public’s Help

August 21, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego City Police Department, working in conjunction with the United States Border Patrol, New York State Police, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police, and the Oswego County Sheriff’s Department, need your help!

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Hundreds Race To See Mario Andretti

August 21, 2009 Steve Yablonski

<p>Mario Andretti, right, snips the ribbon being held by Pat and Chris Abold and Mike Silliman of A&P Automotive.</p>

Legendary racecar driver Mario Andretti was in the Port City today (Aug. 21) to snip the ribbon helping A&P Automotive celebrate its 25th anniversary. Andretti, who won two races more than 40 years ago at Oswego Speedway, said one thing he remembers about his first time in the Port City was how warm and friendly the people were. That, he added today, hasn’t changed.

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Scene Around Town: Mario Andretti Helps A&P Automotive Celebrate 25 Years

August 21, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Legendary Racecar Driver Mario Andretti was in the Port City today to snip the ribbon helping A&P Automotive celebrate its 25th anniversary. Andretti greeted fans and signed autographs for scores of racing enthusiasts at the East Bridge Street store from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A&P Automotive has been in business for 25 years; most of those years, they have been associated with Firestone.

Andretti, who won two races more than 40 years ago at Oswego Speedway, said one thing he remembers about his first time in the Port City was how warm and friendly the people were. That, he added today, hasn’t changed.

For a full report on the Andretti’s visit, check back later.

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Do This Today: Register For Tomorrow’s Tour De Loop

August 21, 2009 Contributor

Today’s the deadline to register for the Tour de Loop, the bicycle race of 50 miles for experts and 30 miles for amateurs, gets rolling Saturday morning at Rudy’s – on the Loop, naturally.Ã‚Â There’s still time to sign up.Ã‚Â Click the story for details.

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City Pool Likely To Stay Afloat In 2010 Budget

August 20, 2009 Steve Yablonski

<p>Gallagher Pool, in a photo courtesy of the city of Oswego.</p>

Supporters of the city’s swimming pool made a big splash in front of the Common Council.In an attempt to save money in next year’s budget, councilors proposed closing the pool. More than 90 people attended a town hall meeting Thursday at the McCrobie Building. Included in that number were dozens of young children, many carrying signs that read: “Don’t be a fool Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Don’t close our Pool,” “Swim Lessons Save Lives” and “Don’t Make Me Swim In The River” among other slogans. In an unofficial poll, the seven councilors said they’d support the pool in next year’s budget

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Salmon Species Returns To Salmon River For The First Time In A Century

August 20, 2009 Contributor

Lake Ontario once held the largest concentration of freshwater Atlantic salmon in the world. Overfishing, deforestation, pollution and damming of tributaries all but killed off the fish by the late 1800’s. The fish survived in the rivers of New England for decades longer, but when a fish called the alewife was accidentally introduced to the region’s waters, the Atlantic salmon died off.

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Mario Andretti To Help Local Business Celebrate 25th Anniversary

August 19, 2009 Steve Yablonski

<p>Mario Andretti is coming to the Port City.</p>

Legendary Racecar Driver Mario Andretti will greet fans and bring racing excitement to A&P Automotive in Oswego on Friday. He will visit with fans and sign autographs at the store from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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