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Oswego Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

June 13, 2019 Steve Yablonski

State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Fulton announced June 13 the arrest of Ted J. Rowe, 40, from Oswego, for three counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “E” felony.

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College’s Vote Oswego Founder Earns National Civic Engagement Award

June 12, 2019 Contributor

SUNY Oswego political science professor Dr. Allison Rank, founder of the student-driven Vote Oswego voter mobilization campaign, has won a national honor, the John Saltmarsh Award for Emerging Leaders in Civic Engagement, given by the American Democracy Project.

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Exelon Generation and Pathfinder Bank Co-Sponsor Harborfest Fireworks by Grucci

June 12, 2019 Contributor

For many of the hundreds of thousands of people who travel to Oswego for its annual Harborfest, the Saturday night fireworks spectacular by Grucci is the highlight of their weekend. This year, Pathfinder Bank and Exelon Generation, two longtime sponsors of Harborfest, have committed to sponsoring the fireworks for Harborfest once again.

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The Children’s Museum of Oswego Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families Museums for All

June 12, 2019 Contributor

The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits visiting CMOO for a minimal fee of $3 per person, up to four people, with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer card.

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Billboards Show The Way To Oswego’s Fort Ontario

June 11, 2019 Steve Yablonski

“One billboard on I81 near Fort Drum ran April and May and will be up again during July and August,” said Janet West Clerkin Tourism and Public Information Coordinator for Oswego County. “The other on I81 near Sandy Creek will be up May though July.”

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Fulton fire truck in front of a yellow house

Fulton Fire Department Quickly Extinguishes House Fire

June 11, 2019 Kassadee Bradshaw

FFD said arrival crews quickly knocked down an active fire on the first floor of the house. No one was in the house at the time. And, no injuries were reported.

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Oswego County Collects Household Hazardous Waste

June 11, 2019 Kassadee Bradshaw

What some people do not know is that there are certain things that cannot simply be put in with the rest of the garbage. That includes things like antifreeze, nail polish remover, drain cleaners and wood stains to name a few.

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State Works With Local Governments Impacted by Flooding to Develop Plans for Resilience and Economic Development

June 10, 2019 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today, June 10, hosted the first meeting of community leaders and the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative, or REDI, commission. He announced up to $300 million in funding available for communities impacted by Lake Ontario flooding.

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