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State Police Investigate Suspicious Death in Brewerton
At approximately 5:30 p.m. today (July 9), State Police in Hastings responded to an area behind the “Castaways” Restaurant located at 916 County Route 37 in the Town of Hastings, for a body found in the Oneida River near the boat docks. The body was positively identified as 34-year-old Michael C. Thompson, of 5864 Mudd Mill Road in Brewerton.
‘Drunk Bus’ Debate Rolls On In Oswego Council Chamber
At its meeting Monday, the Common Council voted to hold a public hearing for a proposed code changes for Chapter 228, taxicabs (buses), of the code of the city of Oswego. It will be held at 7:10 p.m. July 23 in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Prior to the vote, the public weighed in on the issue.
Schumer: President’s Signature Hammers Final Nail in Coffin for Legal Bath Salts
Today (July 9), United States Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that President Obama has signed into law new drug legislation that will permanently ban the deadly chemical compounds marketed and sold as bath salts and incense in the New York State and the United States.
Authorities Searching For Missing Granby Man
Joseph T. Steadman, 34, of 126 County Route 85 in the town of Granby, was last seen in the Granby area on July 5. He is described as a white male, weighing approximately 250 pounds, standing approximately 6’4” with brown hair and brown eyes.
Fulton Man Facing Sexual Abuse Charges
He allegedly subjected a male victim under the age of 17 to sexual contact. And, he allegedly engaged in oral sexual contact with a male under the age of 14.
New Marker Tells The Story of Hannibal Veteran’s Field
Marionette Show a Rare Gem in Oswego County
If you take Route 104 through Mexico and Scriba, you’ve seen the signs along side the road: The Marionette Magic Theatre: Shows Sunday, June – Aug. And if you’re like 95% of the drivers that pass the small white house with the handmade signs, you likely have no intention of ever stopping. But if you did – just once – you would be pleasantly surprised.
Water Chestnut Pulls Are ‘Making A Difference’
Eleven volunteers worked the Oswego River, along the west and south sides of Battle Island, the west shore of the mainland and the channel between Factory Island and Battle Island Golf Course. A noticeable decrease in the chestnut quantities was observed along the west shore of Battle Island after five years of pulling the chestnuts in that area.
Albion Man Arrested after Assault
On July 7, at approximately 10:30 p.m., State Police in Pulaski responded to 1083 State Route 104 in Albion, for a report of an assault in progress. Route 104 in that area was shut down with assistance from the local fire department, since the perpetrator was thought to be in the area and armed with a .30 caliber rifle.
