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Mayor Barlow Appoints Danielle Hayden Chair of Tourism Committee

October 31, 2017 Contributor

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (Oct. 31) he has appointed Danielle Hayden as the new chair to the Promotion and Tourism Advisory Board. “I’m pleased to place Danielle in the position of chairwoman for the city of Oswego’s Promotion and Tourism Advisory Board, as I believe she has the credentials and proper perspective to bring news ideas and a different approach on how we can best promote our wonderful community,” said Mayor Barlow.

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World War I Remembrance Project Under Way In Oswego

October 30, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Mark Slosek, Oswego City Historian, and a group of other volunteers is working on a project to commemorate World War I. Next year will be the 100th anniversary of the War to End All Wars. The grassroots group recently presented its plan to members of the Common Council and received a favorable recommendation.

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State Police Investigating Damage To Cemetery Grave Markers

October 30, 2017 Contributor

State Police in Hastings are investigating a criminal mischief that occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday, October 29, at the Pleasant Lawn Cemetery located at 285 State Route 69a in the town of Parish. The investigation has revealed that a vehicle believed to possibly be a 2002 dodge ram pickup truck struck multiple head stones

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The elves and their helpers are ready to kick off the holiday season in the Port City.

An Oswego Christmas Slated Nov. 25

October 30, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau, in collaboration with the city of Oswego, will host this year’s “30th” tree lighting event “An Oswego Christmas.” The event will be held on November 25 from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. All activities will be held at Civic Plaza.

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Convicted Sex Abuser Sentenced To Prison

October 30, 2017 Contributor

Today (Oct. 30), 25-year-old Marquis Andrews of Oswego was sentenced seven years in state prison and 10 years post-release supervision upon his felony convictions for two counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree. He was also sentenced to one year for two separate misdemeanor counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree. Prosecutors alleged that Andrews subjected a female child to unwanted sexual contact on two occasions during the Summer and Fall of 2016. The victim was 12-years-old during the first incident and had turned 13 years old by the second incident.

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STORM UPDATE 2:30 p.m. High Winds, Rain Damage Fulton School, Several County Properties

October 30, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

UPDATED 2:30 PM
Oswego County has seen rain and wind throughout the weekend and into Monday with Oswego County under a Flood Warning, High Wind Warning, and Lakeshore Flood Warning, each expiring at different times throughout the day. Oswego County 911 dispatch has been inundated with calls of fallen trees and limbs and downed power lines throughout the county. Stay informed on current weather alerts with National Weather Service and as always, be safe in dangerous weather conditions.

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Human Pink Ribbon Raises Awareness For Breast Cancer

October 29, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Oswego County Opportunities Cancer Services Program brought together health providers, cancer survivors, local support programs, and members of the community to raise awareness of cancer screening opportunities to help save lives. The pink ribbon event was the highlight of an even bigger awareness campaign throughout the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hosted by Coordinator of OCO’s Cancer Services Program, Carolyn Handville, dozens of guests wore pink and formed a giant human ribbon to spotlight breast cancer awareness for the eighth annual event.

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Hannibal Transfer Station Will Close for Repairs on Nov. 6

October 29, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Solid Waste Transfer Station located at 1167 County Route 7 in Hannibal will be closed for structural repairs from Monday, Nov. 6 through Monday, Dec. 18. The Oswego and Volney transfer stations will be open extra days while repairs are being made to the Hannibal facility.

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Explore the Haunted History Trail of New York State Year-Round

October 28, 2017 Contributor

Many people looking for frightfully good fun this time of year will find that the New York State Haunted History Trail offers visitors a peek into the paranormal year-round! The trail stretches over 400 miles through nine vacation regions in the state. It is the first statewide paranormal tourism program in the U.S. and contains more than 65 historic sites, events and locations where visitors can glimpse the mystical world of the supernatural.

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Palermo Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident

October 27, 2017 Contributor

At about 7:19 a.m. today (Oct. 27), the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office along with the town of New Haven Fire/Rescue and McFee Ambulance were called to the scene of a fatal motor cycle accident on County Route 35 about one mile south of County Route 64 in New Haven. Christopher Berg, of Palermo, was operating a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle south on County Route 35 when he left the roadway on the west shoulder and struck a utility pole.

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