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Historian and Oswego native Tom Ebert brings his expertise back to Fort Ontario State Historic Site for a presentation about the American Civil War in the Trans-Mississippi West. The talk begins at 7 p.m. on August 15 in the Enlisted Men’s Barracks inside the old stone fort. Admission is free. For details, call 315-343-4711.
Oswego Daily News

Historian Tom Ebert Presents ‘The Civil War In The West’ At Fort Ontario

August 4, 2018 Site Administrator
Civil War historian and Oswego native Tom Ebert returns to Fort Ontario State Historic Site on East Fourth Street in Oswego to talk about the American Civil War in the West. The program begins at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Enlisted Men’s Barracks inside the old stone fort. It is free and open to the public.

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Oswego Daily News

Sheriff’s Office: Mexico Student Hit By Vehicle Dies

August 3, 2018 Site Administrator
The Sheriff’s Office today (August 3) identified the pedestrian involved in Wednesday’s crash on Norman Avenue in Mexico. He is Gary Witkovsky a 14-year-old who was a student of the Mexico School District. He was pronounced brain dead at 1:35 pm on August 2 at a Syracuse hospital, according to police.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Man Arrested On Arson Charges Following A Two-Year Investigation

August 3, 2018 Site Administrator
On June 15, 2016, at 8:14 pm, State Police responded to 903 Allen Road in the town of Clay for a report of a residential fire. On Monday, July 30, 2018, upon the conclusion of a two-year investigation, State Police in Lysander arrested the owner of that residence, 38-year-old, Scott A. Rockwell, from 868 Rowlee Road, Fulton.

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Oswego Daily News

Preservation League Wants to #SaveTheUrger, Other Erie Canal Resources

August 3, 2018 Site Administrator
The Preservation League of New York State is seeking support for its efforts to protect the historic Tug Urger and other Erie Canal vessels that provide an authentic link to the past. The League recently learned that the New York State Canal Corporation, under the New York Power Authority, has plans to beach the tugboat Urger, flagship of the Erie Canal and beloved “teaching tug.”

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Fulton Daily News

Fourth Annual ‘Play for Bray’ Tournament: August 4 and 5

August 2, 2018 Mikayla Kemp
Brayden Munger of Minetto, a seven-year-old cancer patient, is nearing the end of his treatment. However, his generosity is infinite as he plans on using an annual fundraiser to purchase items for Golisano Children’s hospital and Upstate Children’s Cancer Center’s wish lists. “Brayden’s end to treatments are right around the corner, but his desire to help other children and families in his position is so very strong,” his aunt, Crystal Bracy said. The fourth annual “Play for Bray Volleyball Tournament” located at Cheap Seats Sports Bar and Grille, 6 Hillside Ave. in Oswego, will use 100 percent of all proceeds to purchase wish list items for children and families undering hospital stays for cancer treatment.

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