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Sam Crisafulli, Youth Services Specialist, gets a response to his question on the last day of training.

Local Teens Resolve Youthful Offender Cases through City-County Youth Court

July 26, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau sponsored a training class recently for new members to Youth Court. More than a dozen middle school and high school students completed the week-long training classes sponsored by the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Youth Court is a Family Court diversion program aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency in the city and county of Oswego.

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Fulton Man Accused of Selling Drugs

July 26, 2016 Contributor

On July 21, the Fulton Police Department executed a search warrant at 110 W. First St., N., apartment #1 in the city of Fulton. The search warrant was the result of a joint investigation with the Oswego County Drug Task Force into the alleged sales and distribution of heroin and marihuana by Gerald J. Whitney IV from that residence.

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Gov. Cuomo Announces New I Love NY Ad Campaign To Promote Harborfest

July 25, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today (July 25) announced a new I Love NY advertising campaign to promote Oswego Harborfest. The ad highlights the attractions of the free, four-day festival, including live music, fireworks, and the James E. Strates Midway. The 29th annual Harborfest will take place from July 28 to 31 on the shores of Lake Ontario.

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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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