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Brooklyn Teen Facing Felony Drug Charges In Oswego

July 23, 2015 Contributor

On Wednesday investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Oswego City Police Department investigated the reported possession and sales of illegal drugs within the city of Oswego. Investigators made contact with three individuals in a green Dodge Neon at 137 State Route 104. A passenger in that vehicle, Steven C. Pena, 19, of 575 Herkimer St., Brooklyn, NY, was found to be in possession of 66 individual bags of crack cocaine and 105 illegally possessed Oxycodone tablets, according to police.

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Oswego Police Announce Harborfest Information

July 23, 2015 Contributor

In preparation for Harborfest 2015, the Oswego Police Department wishes to announce the following advisories regarding traffic, pedestrian and general information specific to the Harborfest Celebration scheduled for July 23 – July 26.

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Brittany Kaye and Fonda (with mom, Karen)

Oswego Teen Receives Assistance Dog From Canine Companions for Independence

July 23, 2015 Contributor

Canine Companions for Independence – a national non-profit organization that provides assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities – is proud to announce that Oswego resident Brittany Kaye has recently received a Canine Companions Assistance Dog. Thirteen-year-old Brittany was matched with Fonda, a two-year-old Lab/Golden Retriever cross who has been trained to respond to more than 50 commands.

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Fulton Crowns Its ‘Idol’

July 22, 2015 Mikayla Kemp

Thirteen young contestants anxiously took the stage recently to sing their hearts out in hopes of being crowned “Fulton Idol.” As the contestants anxiously awaited the results, Alexis Barth, an eighth grader at Fulton Junior High School, was all smiles as she realized she had won the title of Fulton Idol. She had competed in Fulton Idol last year and took home fourth place.

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Oswego Police Seek Byrne Dairy Robbery Suspect

July 22, 2015 Contributor

At about 1:40 a.m. today (July 22), the Oswego Police Department responded to the west side Byrne Dairy for a robbery complaint. It was reported that a man entered Byrne Dairy and displayed a note to the clerk demanding cash. No one was injured during the robbery, but the man did make off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

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Chuck and Betsy Copps, National Anthem singers.

Local Couple Seek Votes To Sing National Anthem At NYS Fair

July 21, 2015 Submitted article

Oswego County natives and long-time National Anthem singers Chuck and Betsy Copps are in the running to take their star-spangled duet to the New York State Fair this year. “We have entered the New York State Fair’s ‘Star Spangled Challenge’ contest,” Chuck said.

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Oswego School Administrators, Board To Set Goals For District

July 21, 2015 Steve Yablonski

At Tuesday’s Oswego School Board meeting, Superintendent Ben Halsey elaborated on the district’s board of education workshop, goal-setting process and plans for a “Wall of Distinction.” He wants to set specific goals in three major categories: academic excellence, student achievement; fiscal responsibility and infrastructure; and governance and communication. Plans are also under way “to acknowledge the outstanding people that have come through these doors and contributed to society,” the superintendent said.

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Repairs will soon be under way to the playground equipment at Fitzhugh Park.

Oswego Eyes Major Improvements At Fitzhugh Park

July 21, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Fitzhugh Park’s playground may be getting a multi-million dollar facelift. Amy Birdsall, planning and zoning director, said she had received correspondence from Lisa Glidden, requesting council support for a grant submission to the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The amount being applied for is the maximum amount of $500,000 the required match is $166,666 of which all will be accounted for with in-kind services and volunteer time, she said.

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Oswego County Drug Task Force Announces Arrest

July 20, 2015 Contributor

On Monday (July 20), at approximately 1:22 p.m., investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force in conjunction with the Oswego City Police Department executed a search warrant for the person of Anthony G. Raymond, 29, as he operated a vehicle northbound on State Route 481 just north of County Route 57 in the city of Oswego. He was arrested and criminally charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree, intent to sell and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

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Rossi Sentenced In Apollo Abuse Case

July 20, 2015 Contributor

Deena Rossi, 40, of Mexico, was sentenced in New Haven Town Court after previously pleading guilty “as charged” to two counts of Torturing or Injuring an Animal / Failure to Provide Sustenance, a Class A Misdemeanor. Hon. Dale Little, sentenced Rossi to 6 months of intermittent incarceration, fined her $400, and ordered her to perform 150 hours of community service. Additionally, the court ordered her to pay $914 in restitution for medical bills and costs associated with Apollo’s care following his rescue.

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