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A full day of children’s activities, fishing seminars and outdoor programs are planned for this year’s open house on National Hunting and Fishing Day, Sept. 22, at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Salmon River Fish Hatchery.

It seems like just yesterday was the last day of school. However, classes are ready to begin again.  “We’re very, very excited about that. Most of the T’s and I’s have been dotted and crossed,” said Oswego Superintendent Bill Crist. “We are looking forward to welcoming students back Wednesday.”

Our fair lady, Joleene DesRosiers Moody, shares some photos from her recent trek through the New York State Fair grounds. The fair comes to a close for the year on Labor Day

The conference is being co-presented by the NYS Canal Corporation and Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. The new Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center will serve as the event’s venue, Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.

Amyloidosis is a relatively rare blood disease that develops when protein called amyloid builds up in your organs, including your heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, digestive tract and nervous system. Without proper diagnosis, typing and treatment, the organs can stop working and the patient can die.

The Oswego County Health Department continues to monitor mosquito and virus activity in its county-wide surveillance program. Test results indicate that the West Nile virus was found in mosquito samples collected in Central Square, New Haven and West Monroe this summer.

On Thursday at about 5:10 p.m. the Oswego City Police Department’s Anti- Crime Team  with the assistance of the Special Response Team arrested two individuals for illegally possessing and further selling two loaded assault weapons to an undercover police officer.

The charge stems from the investigation into a domestic dispute that occurred in the town of Hastings. The suspect allegedly threw rubbing alcohol and vodka on the victim then proceeded to light them on fire.