Dawn of Freedom staged for Oswego refugees story
Rev. Rick Sivers spoke to the Oswego Sunrise Rotary about his new play Dawn of Freedom about WWI refugees housed at Fort Ontario Oswego from 1944 to 1946. Two public performances are scheduled October 8 at 8 p.m. and October 9 at 2 p.m. at the Frances Marion Brown Theater Oswego Arts Center. Reservations via Oswego Players Inc Box Office at 315-343-5138.
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Death at Sterling Stage under investigation
Oswego County Sheriff's Office probes a death at the Sterling Stage in Hannibal near Kent Road. Initial release cites a likely overdose in an early morning call. 37 year old male was found deceased as the investigation continues. Authorities have not released the victim's name.
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Locals seek Madeline link to Bemelmans at Fort Ontario
Oswego residents and Fort Ontario leaders mark the 100th anniversary of U S entry into World War I by investigating whether Madeline author Ludwig Bemelmans was inspired by a local grandmother. Mary Kay Stone and Paul Lear lead the inquiry asking residents to share memories from 1916 when Bemelmans was at the fort.
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Oswego Officials Outline DRI Plan With State Planners
Oswego leaders met with state planners and Stantec to map use of 10 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funds. The effort targets six anchor projects including Cahill Building redevelopment Midtown Plaza Flexo Wire site Buckout Jones building and Children’s Museum of Oswego plus riverfront apartments at 77 79 West First Street. Mayor Billy Barlow said a steering committee will be formed in coming weeks to align the plan with recommendations and city needs.
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ALANA celebrates 30 years at Oswego with weeklong events
Oswego State's ALANA Student Leadership Conference marks 30 years of multicultural events from September 17 to 24. Activities include a fashion show, unity peace walk, Cultural Expressions, and gala banquet. The theme Diamond in the Rough honors decades of student leadership and collaboration among ASO, Asian Student Association, Black Student Union, Caribbean Student Association, and Latino Student Union.
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Tenzin Tseyang
Maggie Rivera
Andrea Jemmett
Gospel Choir
Aloaye Tisor
Timilehin Ogunjana
Aleyah Johnson
Image Step
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County groups unite to fight opioid abuse in Oswego County
Oswego County advocacy groups and law enforcement push back against the opioid crisis amid a high regional fatality rate. Cori Welch and Amy Pelow co-founded the Oswego Addiction Awareness Group to support families, noting that sharing feelings helps members cope and keep hope alive.
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