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The New York Air National Guard, US Coast Guard Station Oswego, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the New York Naval Militia will work together on Lake Ontario next week in an exercise testing the ability of small boat crews to work with Air Force ground controllers and MQ-9 (Reaper drone) remotely piloted aircraft. What they learn could help save lives.

The Veterans’ Stage on West Linear Park in downtown Oswego will once again host a series of concerts this summer as the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Oswego, sponsors the West Linear Park Summer Concert Series.

Deputies have charged a Syracuse couple for allegedly sexually abusing the same Oswego County teenager. The victim was younger than 14 years old when the alleged abuse took place.

In the wake of last week’s triple fatal accident, plans are under way for fundraisers to benefit the families of the victims. One would help a fund memorial scholarship account for the children of the three men who lost their lives June 5,

The facility would actually be floating in Oswego Harbor when completed. It would house an exhibition center, concert hall, retail space, an aquarium, apartments and more.

On Saturday, a boat launching from Dutchman’s Landing in Baldwinsville carried some very special passengers along the Erie Canal for a luncheon and boat cruise. The Thank a Service Member organization, of Oswego hosted an event for current and past service members to be recognized for their service and to enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Emita II.

The facility in Fort Ontario Park is in need of repairs. Members of the groups housed in the site are concerned about safety and told the council so Monday night. Earlier this spring, a young girl was injured on the steps at the site.