Oswego Patch’s Top 15 Stories of the Year

It’s been a pretty busy year in Oswego!

As is all to often seen in news, the most-read stories tend to be focused on crime, but there are a few other stories sprinkled throughout that Patch readers spent a lot of time reading.

Take a stroll down memory lane and check out the top 15 most-read stories on the Oswego Patch from the year 2013. 

15. No Answer at the Doorbell, Man Attempts to Break Into Oswego Home -- Police are looking to the public seeking information on the attempted break-in.

14. 2013 Election: Oswego Village, School, Park and Library Races  - Candidate profiles, race information and more for the upcoming April 9 election for races in the Village of Oswego.

13. Family Seeks Help Finding Missing Wheelchair-Bound Plano Man -- 21-year-old wheelchair bound Plano resident Corey Cann has not been seen since approximately 7 p.m. Feb. 22.

12. Oswego Police Officer Arrested in Channahon Standoff -- Channahon Police have the 43-year-old Yorkville resident in custody.

11.  Yorkville Man Dies in Drunk Driving Crash in Oswego -- Jason B. Callahan, 38, was a passenger in the vehicle that crashed early Sunday morning.

10.  Man Reportedly Tries to Lure 11-Year-Old Girl Into Car -- The man told the girl he was looking for his lost dog.

9.  Oswego Resident Walks in on Burglary, Suspects Lead Police on Chase: Police -- Pair apprehended after crash at Douglas and Barnaby.

8. Part of Lowe's Building May be Bought by Nationally Recognized Retailer -- Plus, the Village is looking at Trader Joe's and Mariano's for possible replacements for Dominick's, a Radio Shack could be coming to town and more business news.

7.  Oswego Man Charged with 14 Counts of Child Pornography -- Alex Kaleel, 26, is due next in court in January 2014.

6. Oswego Woman, New Police Officer Dies in Car Crash -- The crash took place early Saturday morning in rural Livingston County.

5. OEHS Graduate Caitlin Shea Ostrom, 20, Passed After a Battle with Cancer – “Caitlin was a kind hearted, giving and strong young woman who left a loving impression with everyone she met.”

4. Road Closings and Storm Updates Around Oswego – Remember that huge flood back in April? Here’s what happened on an hourly basis, plus a bunch of photos.

1. Tattoo Artist Helps Girls Escape Life in the Sex Trade -- Oswego tattoo artist and youth pastor Chris Baker helps people find new lives by inking over their tattoos.