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Oswego Man Arrested for Robbery Attempt in Volney

July 11, 2016 Steve Yablonski

On July 7, State Police charged Marcus Miller, of Oswego, with Attempted Robbery 1st degree. At 2:55 a.m., police responded to an attempted robbery complaint that occurred in the town of Volney. Investigation revealed the victim was driving Miller to a residence in the city of Fulton, police said. While en route, Miller allegedly pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded the victim drive to his house and surrender a TV and other electronics to Miller upon arrival.

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Troopers Investigate Accidental Drowning in Granby

July 11, 2016 Contributor

On Friday, July 8, at approximately 6:15 p.m., State Police responded to 93 Rathburn Road in the town of Granby for a missing 5 year-old child. When troopers arrived, they began searching the area around the house, garage and pool areas. The child was located at the bottom of the in-ground pool behind the home.

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Oswego Council Eyes Improvements for City Streets and Property

July 10, 2016 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council will consider several resolutions to make improvements to various city properties, streets and more. The community development director recommended Housing Visions Consultants as the qualified developer for the development of the Flexo Wire site. They’re proposing to construct a five-story mixed use building containing about 40 one-bedroom quality rental units, 11 two-bedroom quality rental units and about 10,000 square feet of retail – commercial space on the north end of the site facing Lake Street.

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City Officials Welcome Reach Program Staff to Fulton

July 8, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

City officials including Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. and his executive assistant, Kathy Trowbridge, the common council and code enforcement officers recently welcomed the staff of the Reach program as they gear up for their stay in the city of Fulton. Reach Mission Trips is preparing for two separate week-long youth camps in which campers will aim to rehabilitate dozens of homes in the Fulton area that belong to disadvantaged home owners.

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Arrests Made In Kidnapping Case

July 8, 2016 Contributor

On July 4, at approximately 9:15 p.m. officers of the Oswego City Police Department responded to Walmart, 341 SR 104 in Oswego, regarding a male who had informed store employees that he had been being held against his will. After an interview of the 24-year-old male victim, it was alleged that the victim had been sexually assaulted in the Greece, NY, area. According to the victim, following the assault, he was bound by possibly three individuals who then forced the victim to transport them to the Oswego area.

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Ellen Clark, chair of the city of Oswego Promotion and Tourism Advisory Board, displays some of the information regarding Oswego and its events that will be disseminated during Harborfest.

Oswego Tourism Board To Promote Port City at Harborfest

July 7, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The chair of the city of Oswego Promotion & Tourism Advisory Board presented a plan that is designed to entice visitors who come to Oswego for an event to come back for others. The board is proposing to initially start promoting the Port City during the upcoming Harborfest, Ellen Clark, chair, said. By exposing the thousands of visitors to Harborfest to what else the city has to offer in the way of other events and festivals, she said will draw many back to Oswego.

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June was a good month to go camping with a few friends.

June 2016 Was Warmer and Surprisingly Wetter Than Average

July 6, 2016 Steve Yablonski

June 2016 was slightly warmer and surprisingly a bit wetter than average, according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. The average temperature was just 0.1-degree warmer than average. Total precipitation for June came in at 0.61-inch greater than average. The rainfall “came in batches.”

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Mexico Man Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

July 6, 2016 Contributor

On Tuesday (July 5), at 12:20 p.m., State Police stopped a vehicle on North Geddes Street in Syracuse for a traffic violation. Investigation at the scene revealed the front seat passenger, Michael Alesci, Mexico, was allegedly in possession of cocaine and marijuana.

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2016 Summer Concert Series at Veterans’ Stage Announced

July 6, 2016 Contributor

The city of Oswego and Mayor Billy Barlow are excited to announce the incredible line up for the 2016 Summer Concert Series. The Summer Concert Series combines some of Central New York’s best musical talents with delicious food and beverage options provided by local vendors.

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A black bear was recently seen in the Oswego area. People should stay away from bears and not try to feed them. Bears stand taller so they can get a better view and smell of their surroundings. (Photo courtesy New York State DEC.)

County Officials Warn Residents to Stay Away from Bears

July 6, 2016 Steve Yablonski

County Legislature Chairman Kevin Gardner is warning people in Oswego County that a black bear has been spotted roaming on the west side of Oswego and outlying areas over the past few days. A bear was seen crossing Ellen Street in Oswego on Tuesday (July 5), and recent bear sightings have been reported in the Town of Oswego, near Hannibal, and at Fair Haven State Park.

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