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Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Halloween is coming and if you want to get in the spirit, Fort Ontario might really be haunted. At least, the SyFy Channel thinks so.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Flags on New York state government buildings are flying at half-staff today to honor a 23-year-old soldier from Oswego who died in Afghanistan.

Friday, April 15, 2011  It will certainly be a chilly Friday night for the folks who are camping out at Fort Ontario this weekend to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the civil war.

Sunday, March 27, 2011  Oswego's Ft. Ontario played a key role

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Sen. Charles Schumer says federal money should be used to save state parks from the chopping block during budget time.

Sunday, June 27, 2010  Fort Ontario Historic Site in Oswego was recently closed because of state budget cuts. It has since reopened with restored state funding.

Monday, June 07, 2010  At Fort Ontario, they are coming up with ways to maintain the expansive grounds and also save money.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  Fort Ontario is one of 55 state parks and historical sites that are shut down right now, but there's a chance Oswego County could step in.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  Oswego County's Tourism Advisory Council held a meeting on Tuesday.

Friday, May 14, 2010  The ramificiations of a late New York State budget continue to trickle down into our everyday lives. For several local couples, it may ruin their wedding plans.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  Under Governor Paterson's proposed budget, Fort Ontario would close in an effort to save the state money.

Friday, March 19, 2010  State budget cuts in tough economic times are falling on historic sites, from George Washington's Continental Army encampments to a World War II Holocaust refugee center.

Sunday, March 14, 2010  There is a big effort to save Fort Ontario. As part of the state budget crisis, the governor is looking to close dozens of parks around the state. Fort Ontario is on the list.

Monday, February 22, 2010  Senator Chuck Schumer says the feds will help.

Monday, February 22, 2010  Governor Paterson is planning to close a number of state parks to save money in the budget.