Month: September 2014
Maffei Introduces Print Act
U.S. Representative Dan Maffei today (Sept. 19) introduced the Print Act, a bill that could save more than $300 million annually by requiring all federal agencies to print documents in more efficient fonts to save ink and paper. It also ends the delivery of printed copies of the Congressional Record to members of Congress and modernizes publishing moving more to online and digital.
Trio Facing Felony Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
At approximately 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, investigators made contact with five occupants of a Dodge mini-van in the area of State Route 481 and WoodRidge Terrace in the city of Oswego. The occupants of the vehicle were the subjects of an ongoing ACT investigation. Three of them were arrested. They possessed drugs they planned to sell in Oswego, according to police.
Jennifer Torrese Appointed as Manager of Community Services at ARISE
ARISE is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Torrese as manager of the Oswego Community Services Department which includes community and day habilitation, a skill-building program for individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as the In-Home Respite Program which provides in-home respite services by trained staff.
Weather Notebook For September 19, 2014
Following a chilly start, it will be mostly sunny and warm today. High around 65.
Fairgrieve students enjoy new swings thanks to PTO fundraising
Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Fairgrieve Elementary School’s parent-teacher organization in the Fulton City School District, students at the school are now enjoying a brand new swing set.
With A Little Help From Her Friends
For the past three years, Jamie Leszczynski has held an event to raise funds as well as raise awareness about suicide prevention. She has raised around $40,000 over the years. And, with the help of friends like Shelly Sloan and others, she hopes to raise $20,000 at this year’s event, which is scheduled for Saturday.
Rotary Hosts Dr. Duggan
Dr. Allison Duggan was a guest of Oswego Rotary recently where she presented a program on Oswego Hospital. She is the vice president and chief operating officer of the hospital. She spoke about physician recruitment and retention at the hospital, giving an update on recent recruitments of primary care and sub-specialty ENT, Orthopedics, Urology and General Surgery physicians.
Spirit Week is coming, and we’ve got the lowdown
Today’s News: We’ve also got the return of the weekly NFL picks and a big win for girls tennis in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
Fairgrieve students learning behavioral expectations
Students at Fairgrieve Elementary School in the Fulton City School District are expected to remain on their best behavior throughout the year as part of the school’s list of behavioral expectations. This week, as part of the school’s daily Morning Express assembly, students have been learning what their behavioral expectations are throughout different areas of the school.