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Mayor William Barlow addresses the crowd. Behind him is just a part of the supporters who lined the stage and beyond.

Upstate Energy Jobs’ Petition In Support of Upstate Nuclear Power Plants Surges To More Than 3,500 Signatures

July 25, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Today, a petition in support of the inclusion of nuclear in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Clean Energy Standard spearheaded by the Upstate Energy Jobs coalition, a group representing hundreds of business, education and labor leaders, surpassed the 3,500 signature mark which underscores the tremendous support that exists for keeping these plants open. Flanked by scores of nuclear energy supporters, Oswego Mayor William Barlow welcomed a large crowd to the Lake Ontario Conference Center for a press conference emphasizing the need for the immediate passage of the CES.

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Celebrate the bicentennial of Oswego County with one of these great events! In August, come to the 159th annual Oswego County Fair to browse agricultural, craft and history exhibits as well as great food, rides, games, shows and more! For more bicentennial events, go to www.visitoswegocounty.com.

Bicentennial Activities Continue in August

July 24, 2016 Contributor

Celebrate Oswego County’s bicentennial with events in communities throughout the area. Mark your calendar to join the fun in August!

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State Police Seek Locate Missing Arizona Teen

July 23, 2016 Steve Yablonski

UPDATE: 331 PM July 24 – State Police in Hastings have located Morgan LaRose in good health. She is now back with family members.
State Police in Hastings request public assistance with locating 16-year-old Morgan LaRose.

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Ritchie: Central and Northern NY To Benefit From More Than $179M In Support For Improvements To Roads, Bridges

July 23, 2016 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie announced that roads and bridges throughout Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Oswego counties will benefit from more than $179 million in state funding for infrastructure additions and enhancements that will make travel safer and more efficient, as well as help to create jobs and boost the region’s economy.

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Stray Cat Attacks Two People in Minetto

July 22, 2016 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department today (July 22) issued a warning that two adults and a pet dog were recently attacked by a rabid cat on DeMass Road near the Durham Bus Garage in Minetto. The small black female cat was captured and euthanized, and test results showed it was infected with the rabies virus.

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – The Dangers of Heat for Cats

July 22, 2016 Steve Yablonski

I read all the time about the dangers of summer heat for dogs, but what about cats? My buddy, Otis, loves to be outside with me on warm summer days, but what if it is really really hot, like today? Is there any danger?

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Fulton Man Facing Felony Drug Charges

July 22, 2016 Contributor

On July 21, investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force in conjunction with the NYS Police Special Operations Response Team and the Fulton Police Department executed a narcotics related search warrant at 61 N. Sixth St. in Fulton. As a result, a total of 73 individual bags of heroin and approximately 6 grams of crack cocaine were seized.

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Oswego Native Rocks On in Ithaca

July 22, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The Small Kings have been playing together for 16 years, in one form or another. Now, they have kicked it up a notch, according to a member of Oswego’s Frostbit Blue. “Hey, I’ve got me a boy in a rock band!” proud father Tom McCaffrey told Oswego County Today. The group is releasing its second album with a performance today downstate.

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Blues, Jazz and Rock & Roll: Headlining Acts Bring Star Power to Harborfest

July 21, 2016 Contributor

One of the largest free-admission music festivals in the country, Harborfest is proud to announce a headlining roster consisting of artists Blues Traveler, Dennis DeYoung playing the music of Styx, Eaglemania (the world’s greatest Eagles cover band), Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys (featuring Westside Andy Linderman on harmonica), and Enter the Haggis, as well as a diverse roster of richly talented local and visiting musicians.

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Traffic Stops End In Drug Possession Charges For Two Men

July 21, 2016 Steve Yablonski

On Wednesday, State Police stopped a vehicle in Schroeppel for a traffic violation. It was determined the driver, Joseph Rinaldi, of Phoenix, was allegedly driving with a suspended license. Further investigation revealed that Rinaldi and his passenger, Douglas Migliaccio, of Phoenix, were in possession of cocaine and other drug paraphernalia, according to police.

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