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Some signs of hope could be found among the backpacks.

Group Shines Light On Issue Of College Student Suicides

April 28, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Recently, hundreds of SUNY Oswego students and staff walked past more than 1,000 backpacks displayed from one end of the campus center to the other. The 1,100 backpacks weren’t abandoned by their owners; they were meticulously scattered about the facility on purpose. Many of them had the names of their “owners” affixed to them. They came from a myriad backgrounds and hometowns; names like Ariel, Chelsea, Tim and Drew. The common thread that will forever tie them to each other – they were all college students who took their own lives.

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Harborfest Opening Night Adds More Good Time Music

April 28, 2015 Contributor

Opening night of the 28th edition of Oswego Harborfest will be a family party night with the announcement of another spectacular musical act on the NRG Lakeview Stage. Nik and the Nice Guys will open this year’s four-day musical and pyrotechnic celebration on July 23.

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Oswego County Drug Task Force Announces 2 More Arrests

April 28, 2015 Contributor

Investigators reportedly seized nine individually bagged pieces of crack cocaine, having a total weight of 3.2 grams, that one suspect is alleged to have possessed with the intent to sell. The second suspect was found to allegedly be in possession of 12 individually bagged pieces of crack cocaine having a total weight of 8.4 grams, 41 bags of heroin and 10 illegally possessed oxycodone tablets with the intent to sell.

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Volunteers Spruce Up Minetto, Great Bear

April 28, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The group worked at a “spruce up” of the River View Park and did a litter pickup covering more than a mile south, starting from Lock O-3 and the bridge, covering both sides of the Route 48, along the Oswego Canal and River. Sixteen people participated in trail work at Great Bear, also.

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Fulton City School District student Brandon Webb discovers the dangers of texting a driving with AT and T’s simulator.

Students Pledge To Make Better Driving Decisions At CiTi’s Regional Awareness Program

April 27, 2015 Submitted article

The 2015 eleventh annual Regional Awareness Program, sponsored by the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation, was eye-opening, moving students to make better, safer driving decisions. Perhaps the most touching informational display was the victim impact panel by Oswego County STOP DWI. Three individuals who suffered a tragedy relating to irresponsible driving shared their stories of loss.

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Councilors, Public Debate Proposed Residency Law

April 27, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego Common Council voted unanimously to set public hearing for proposed Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2015 – a local law amending Section C2-01 of the Charter of the city of Oswego with respect to (the residency of) city officers and employees. However, support for the proposed law itself isn’t as strong. Some residents voiced opposition, as well as some of the council members.

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Granby Woman Facing Felony Drug Charge

April 27, 2015 Steve Yablonski

A total of 42 illegally possessed Oxycodone tablets, 11 bags of heroin and a small amount of marihuana were seized from the suspect’s vehicle, according to police. A subsequent search warrant was executed at Pfendler’s home where an additional 7 bags of heroin were seized, police added. An additional 50 bags of heroin was seized at a residence in Palermo.

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Fulton Little League Holds 2015 Opening Day

April 27, 2015 Steve Yablonski

A large tribute was made in honor of Mike Mulcahey, one of the founders of the Little League Girls’ Softball program. The girls’ softball field will be named Mike Mulcahey field.

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Hundreds Help Raise Funds, Awareness Of Autism

April 26, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The annual “Walk for Autism” drew more than 850 people to Leighton Elementary School and the nearby Wilber Field on Saturday afternoon. Besides acting as a fundraiser, the event, sponsored by the task force, also focused attention on the plight of Autism victims in Oswego County.

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Pet of the Week – Kenzie

April 25, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Kenzie is a 9-month-old short haired dark tortie. She’s quiet and demure . . . you’d hardly know she was around until she came looking for love. But then, there she is. Her favorite places for extra attention are under her chin and around her ears. She’s very curious about her surroundings and the other animals that come to visit – and is always welcoming.

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