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Police sting snags alleged prostitute

Amber N. Farley, 29, was arrested and charged with prostitution after a successful sting operation by Oswego Police. With help from private citizens, the Anti-Crime Team was made aware of possible criminal activity at Farley’s residence. Lots of foot traffic…

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Scriba body identified

The body of Jesse A. Holden, 19, was discovered on the shore of Lake Ontario Tuesday afternoon, according to a press statement released by the city of Oswego Police Department. Found in the town of Scriba, Oswego County Police said…

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Oswego alum sets records

Bob Natoli kept a sense of urgency while he was breaking Guinness world fitness record for Most Weight Lifted by Barbell Upright Row in One Hour for a total of 51,640 pounds. “You’re rowing to save your life, and you…

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Forensic anthropology program revitalized

By studying striations in deer bone caused by an assortment of knives and saws, junior anthropology major Lindsey Stein hopes to conclusively determine if a specific weapon caused damages. “I know that a lot of forensics cases right now are…

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Snowmobilers head for Fulton

Despite frigid temperatures, fans of antique snowmobiles flocked to Fulton, N.Y., for the 12th annual Great Eastern Whiteout on Saturday. About 4,000 people from states as far as Wisconsin filled the Fulton War Memorial for a daylong event which, weather…

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Canadian company considers factory purchase

The Canadian company, Spire Group Limited is considering a purchase of the recently closed Birds Eye Foods Plant in Fulton. Pinnacle Foods Group LLC announced last April that Birds Eye Foods would close its doors in December. Upon closing, it…

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Haydee Salmun gives STEM lectures

Haydee Salmun presented as part of the women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) lecture series on Wednesday February 15 in Sheldon’s Hall historic classroom. Salmun’s presentation was called “A turbulent journey of doing science on a fluid earth.”…

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SUNY Briefs – 02/17/2012

Canton The chemistry lab at SUNY Canton exploded on Feb. 10, setting all of Cook Hall ablaze and forcing the school to close the campus and send students home for this week. The explosion occurred just before noon; there were…

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Changing campus’ face

The new Piez complex will not only provide a home to the sciences, but will increase usability for pedestrians, create an entirely new facade facing Washington Boulevard and kick off construction for the arts. Right now, what seems to be…

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Updated Village room selection aims at fairness

The Village, which opened in 2010, has been a major success. “I think it’s a great way for students to get independent living experience while still having the convenience of living on campus,” said Rick Kolenda, Director of Residence Life…