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LeVea Parole Hearing Scheduled

April 23, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Cayuga County District Attorney Jon Budelmann announced that the NYS Parole Board will once again be considering parole for William LeVea. LeVea killed Christopher Spack in a violent DWI crash on the evening of November 20, 2009. The public needs to be protected from this dangerous individual for as long as possible. We hope the Parole Board will continue to take that fact seriously when they meet once again regarding this killer, the DA said..

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Oswego DMV Closed Wednesdays During Construction Period

April 23, 2019 Contributor

The Oswego DMV office will be closed to the public on Wednesday, April 24, and will re-open at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 25. The Oswego DMV office will continue to be closed to the public on Wednesdays of each week until further notice, while improvements are made to the facility.

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Fishing Opportunities Abound in Oswego County’s Pristine Waters

April 23, 2019 Contributor

Few areas can match the quality and diversity of fishing found in Oswego County. Anglers the world over make the pilgrimage to these pristine waters with the hope of landing the next record-breaking catch. “Oswego County is known for its superior fishery,” said David Turner, director of the Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning Department.

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Westdale Man Arrested After Fleeing From Accident Scene in Oswego County

April 22, 2019 Steve Yablonski

The investigation has revealed, a 1999 pickup truck, operated by Hunter Grass was traveling southbound on McConnell Road, when he exited the east shoulder of the roadway, travelled across a grassy area and entered the northbound lane of State Route 13 where he struck a 2004 Saturn head-on.

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Fulton Board of Education Approves Resolution For $15.1 Million Capital Improvement Project With No Tax Increase

April 22, 2019 ChirelloMarketing

Recently, the Fulton City School District Board of Education approved a resolution to bring capital improvement projects, totaling $15.1 million, to voters in a May 21 referendum vote.

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Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter Adopts 75th Anniversary Commemorative Logo

April 21, 2019 Contributor

The logo is inspired by an operetta, “The Golden Cage,” with words by Fort Ontario refugee Miriam Sommerburg, German sculptress, and music by Charles Abeles, Austrian composer. A series of 75th anniversary events and activities will begin Aug. 5 with memorial observances of the arrival of the 982 refugees at Fort Ontario Aug. 5, 1944.

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Hundreds Of Children Hunt Easter Eggs In Breitbeck

April 21, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Nearly 1,000 children, some a couple months old, roamed Breithbeck Park on Saturday. They “hunted” for more than 4,000 colorful plastic Easter eggs scattered around the park – mostly in plain sight.

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Rabid Raccoons Confirmed in Hannibal and Williamstown

April 19, 2019 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (April 19) that two raccoons recently tested positive for rabies. One was in the town of Hannibal and the other in the town of Williamstown. There was no known contact between either raccoon and humans or pets.

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Driver Charged In Fatal Crash

April 19, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Jeffrey A. Carroll of North Little Rock, Arkansas, the driver of the lift boom truck involved in the fatal crash in the town of Williamstown on March 30 is alleged to have been operating the vehicle under the influence of marihuana.

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Advocates, Leaders From 4 Counties Celebrate Progress Of Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Designation Effort

April 18, 2019 Steve Yablonski

“I’m thrilled to join with Oswego County leaders, advocates and members of the community today to announce that the Lake Ontario application has been selected by NOAA to move forward in the National Marine Sanctuary designation process,” Congressman John Katko said Thursday.

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