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The passenger in last week’s high speed chase from Fulton to Red Creek has now been charged with stealing from Oswego’s Wal-Mart before hitting the Wal-Mart in Granby.

Scene Around Town: Field Of Flags

Steven J. Tryon of Central Square posted some pictures and a video (made with his iPhone) of a visit to a field in Adams, Jefferson County that was full of American flags for the 4th of July.Ã‚Â Steven posts lots of his stuff on his website, which is worth a regular visit.

Got a great local photo or video? Send it to us and let us show everyone.

Phoenix Lock Drawbridge Stuck

The State Canal Corporation is advising boaters with tall boats that they may not get past the locks in Phoenix for a while.

The drawbridge in Phoenix became stuck in the raised position Sunday.Ã‚Â Workers are raising and lowering the bridge by hand while they fix the problem.

Aubertine Sues Assembly Over ‘Power For Jobs’

State Senator Darrel Aubertine is suing the State Assembly to try to
force the Assembly to take up bills the Senate Democrats say they
passed, but which may not be legal.

July 7, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Committees Pave The Way For Summer Events

The annual Riverfront Concert Series is approved for another season. The event coordinator said he’d tone down the music to

curb the noise problems in the First Ward. The fenced-in area on Water Street, where the Open Container Ordinance is waived during Harborfest, was also OK’d again.

Barclay: Not Running For Congress

There’s at least one fewer potential candidate among the Republicans who want to represent the North Country in Congress.

Republican Assemblyman Will Barclay of Pulaski pulled his name from consideration Monday in a brief statement.

Scene Around Town: Fireworks At Fulton Speedway

Fireworks were everywhere for the 4th of July weekend. This scene of fireworks at Fulton Speedway was captured by Twitter and Twitpic user Chris Mt. Pleasant. Twitpic allows photos posted there to be reused as long we link to the photo’s page. You can also click the photo to go to the page. Chris also mentions a website in his profile, http://www.gracebiblebaptist.com/.

Oswego Coast Guard Stages Two Rescues In A Week

Oswego’s Coast Guard station has had a busy week.Ã‚Â Saturday, they resuced two men swept by waves into Lake Ontario and earlier in the week, they rescued four people from a capsized boat.

A Small Move Brings Big Business Changes To Fulton’s Uniforms, Etc.

Uniforms, Etc. of Fulton outgrew its home on S. 1st St.Ã‚Â This Spring, the business moved about 300 feet away, to the corner of Cayuga St. and S. 2nd St.Ã‚Â Now, you know S. 2nd St. better as Route 481, the main route through the city.Ã‚Â The difference in visibility made a massive difference to Uniforms Etc.’s bottom line — an immediate jump in business.Ã‚Â “People were reminded that we existed because of the move,” the company’s marketing manager says.

July 6, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Annual Fourth Of July Parade Attracts Thousands

Crowds lined West Bridge Street Sunday afternoon to catch a glimpse of the annual Oswego Independence Day Celebration parade. Sunday’s event had something for everyone from marching bands to fire trucks.