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City Rescinds Town Sewer Deal

December 12, 2016 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council rescinded Resolution No. 379 of Oct. 11, 2016. The action, in the opinion of City Attorney Kevin Caraccioli, could leave the city open to a lawsuit. This fall, councilors had approved entering into a contract with Oswego Town regarding the Ontario Heights Water District for sewer connections to the city sewer system; in connection with a planned student housing site in the town. Some councilors say they want more control over who can hook into the city’s sewer system.

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Rochester Man Charged With Possession of Crack Cocaine With Intent To Sell

December 12, 2016 Contributor

On Thursday, December 8, at approximately 8:54 p.m., investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force stopped a 2016 Blue Hyundai Sonata that was traveling eastbound on East Cayuga Street in the city of Oswego. The traffic stop was in conjunction with an ongoing drug investigation being managed by the DTF.

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Traffic Stop in Syracuse Leads to Passenger Being Arrested on Drug Charges

December 12, 2016 Steve Yablonski

On Friday (December 9), at approximately 11 a.m., State Police stopped a vehicle on Van Rennselaer Street in the city of Syracuse for a traffic violation. investigation revealed additional heroin and hypodermic needles hidden inside the vehicle.

It was determined that the heroin and hypodermic needles located all belonged to the front seat passenger, Joshua Baez-Arnold of 42 Senior Ave., Fulton.

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Oswego Bicyclist Dies, Motorist Charged

December 12, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Resulting from a car vs. motorized bicycle MVA on SR 104 in the town of Oswego on Friday, William E Todd, 56, of Oswego, died from his injuries on Sunday. Faith Dechick, of Auburn, was charged with DWAI; Assault, 2nd degree, a class E felony and Reckless Driving.

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Fort Ontario's service as a hospital for wounded and sick soldiers during World War I will be the theme of a First Day Hike at Fort Ontario on Jan. 1. Pictured are U.S. Army officers on horseback at Fort Ontario during World War I. (Photo courtesy Fort Ontario State Historic Site.)

Begin the New Year with a First Day Hike at Old Fort Ontario

December 12, 2016 Contributor

On New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, at 10 a.m., Fort Ontario Superintendent Paul Lear will conduct a free 3-kilometer First Day Hike around the 262-year-old Fort Ontario Military Reservation National Register District. In observance of the centennial of the entry of the United States into World War I, the theme of the moderately-paced hike will be the fort’s service as a hospital for wounded and sick soldiers from 1917 to 1919.

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State Police Seek Public’s Assistance Locating Vehicle Seen Near Hit-And-Run Accident

December 12, 2016 Steve Yablonski

State Police are investigating a car-pedestrian hit-and-run accident that occurred on State Route 104 on Sunday. The accident occurred in the town of Oswego on State Route 104 near the intersection of State Route 104A. The 19-year-old victim was transported to Oswego Hospital with serious injuries, police reported.

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Crafters To Provide Warmth For Needy

December 11, 2016 Steve Yablonski

People walking in Oswego’s Breitbeck Park, Washington Square Park, Franklin Park and Fulton’s Great Bear Recreation Area, will find gift packages containing handmade cowls, mittens, hats, ear warmers and scarves hanging from trees and tied to benches. Anyone who finds an item is welcome to take it home – or to pass it along to someone who would like it.

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Fulton Man Charged in Connection with North Syracuse, Camillus Bank Robbery

December 10, 2016 Contributor

The Onondaga County Sheriff Office reports that Sheriff’s Detectives have charged a Fulton man in connection with the December 3 robbery of the NBT Bank in North Syracuse. A thorough investigation along with surveillance video and witness interviews, led to the arrest of James C. Caskey, 39, of Fulton.

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Some of the trees decorated by children at Little Lukes.

Deadline Nears For Youth Tree Decorating Contest

December 10, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The deadline for the Youth Bureau’s children’s tree decorating contest is fast approaching. Several of the miniature Christmas trees have been turned in, said Jennifer Losurdo of the Youth Bureau. But, several more are still out there, she added. Children can pick up a 12-inch tree from the Youth Bureau, at the county complex on Bunner Street, decorate it and return it no later than Dec. 13. Prizes (Wal-Mart gift cards) will be awarded to the winner of each age group.

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Fulton Receives Grant for Footpaths, A First Step Toward Bigger Picture for City

December 10, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The city of Fulton was one of many Oswego County municipalities that benefited from New York State Regional Economic Development Council grant money awarded Dec 8. In the city of Fulton, $61,500 was awarded for a feasibility study to determine the cost of developing eight recreational trails throughout the city of Fulton as envisioned by the volunteer group, Fulton Footpaths. However, the feasibility study and eventual construction of the trials are largely dependent on the approval of an updated Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) which a committee of city officials and volunteers have readily been working on.

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