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The goal is to curb the rowdy behavior, off campus, by some SUNY Oswego students. That includes loud house parties, the “drunk bus” situation and several other issues, councilors said. Port City officials are looking to model parts of Oswego’s ordinance after the one currently in use by the city of Ithaca.

Tammy L. Mansfield, 48, of 241 Stock Road, Hannibal, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Second Degree, a class D felony.  Shirley J. Haskins, 28, of 241 Stock Road, Hannibal, was arrested for Forgery, Second Degree, a class D felony.

The arrest stems from the investigation into a suspicious vehicle found on Gray Road in the town of Minetto. She was reportedly found in the company of two boys under the age of 17, who had all allegedly participated in the smoking of a synthetic drug that was found in their possession.

The Oswego County Legislature recently awarded a contract to Info Quick Solutions  for text and imaging services for the County Clerk’s Office. The firm will use its own equipment to scan and record data for a variety of transactions, which the County Clerk’s Office is required to keep or provide.

The Urger, a New York State Canal tug, joins the fleet at Oswego’s Historic Maritime District on West First Street Pier from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1. Her visit is planned to help kick off the Oswego Canal Festival planned for Labor Day weekend. She will be available for free walk-aboard tours during regular museum hours. The Oswego Canal Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 1 through 3.

Lisa Buske said her book tells of her experiences following the kidnapping and loss of her sister. She hopes it will help others dealing with the same kind of loss.