Month: July 2009
Oswego County Legislature Approves Additional Funds, Staffing For DSS
Legislators approved accepting a $500,000 state grant for DSS. The money will be used for improving supervisory practices, increasing staff and enhanced and training.
Kenneth Sullivan, 35
‘Rock The Block’ Returns to Fulton Wed. July 22
American Legion Members from all across New York will convene in Buffalo for its annual convention
Fairgrieve Game Day Fun For All
An end-of-the-year tradition, classes competed with one another in fun and camaraderie through a variety of games ranging from sack races to the izzy dizzy baseball bat relay to the “statuesque†plunger and ball torch race.
Oswego Chemistry Master’s Degree Adds Professional Track
In response to demand from business and industry in Central New York, SUNY Oswego has added a professional track to its master’s degree program in chemistry, incorporating courses in business.
County Social Services Caseworker Increase Goes To Legislature Today
The increase was recommended by the authors of a study from Cornell University of the county’s Social Services department in the wake of the death of 11 year old Erin Maxwell of Palermo.
Volney Home Destroyed By Fire
There’s no word yet on what caused a house fire in Volney Wednesday.
The home at 1508 County Route 57 was destroyed by fire late in the afternoon. The one-family home is owned by Sandra Audas, according to the county’s online property tax database.
No injuries were reported. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Paterson Names Lt. Gov.; Midnight Court Session Blocks Appointment; Senate Chaos Continues
Well, that didn’t take long.
At 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Governor David Paterson appointed a Lieutenant Governor in an attempt to end the two-party standoff in the State Senate.
By 1:00 a.m., a judge blocked the appointment.



