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Oswego Daily News

Warm weather brings increased risk of rabies

Now that the warmer weather has arrived in Oswego County, animals are more active in the wild and reports of rabies will start to increase in rural areas, villages and city neighborhoods. The rabies virus can infect any mammal, including dogs, cats, livestock, wildlife, and humans. The vast majority of rabies cases occur with wild animals such as bats, raccoons, skunks and foxes.

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Sports

Oswego Speedway’s Novelis Fan Can Chase Begins During Memorial Weekend ‘Super Spectacle’ May 23

This season, the recycling partnership between Oswego Speedway, Novelis, and Scriba Lane Redemption will surpass the one million mark in recyclable cans thanks to the generous race fans that have donated an average of over 100,000 cans for each of the past ten seasons in exchange for race tickets and other Oswego Speedway prizes.

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Community

Wrestling Champion Mero Takes On Oswego Middle School

The Oswego Middle School welcomed inspirational speaker and former WCW and WWE Wrestling Champion, Marc Mero recently, to share his messages of empowering and encouraging our youth. Students and staff packed the OMS gymnasium, as Mero’s Heroes, a group of dancers and members of his “Dream Big Tour” rallied the crowd.

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Oswego Daily News

Deputy In Auringer Road Shooting Identified

The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, and Oswego County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate a fatal officer-involved-shooting that occurred on May 8 at 168 Auringer Road in the town of Constantia. The deputy involved in the shooting is identified as Mark Walton, 30. District Attorney Greg Oakes added, “While I understand the public’s interest in further details, the matter is being investigated by the New York State Police. Until the State Police complete their investigation, it would be premature and prejudicial to comment on the facts of the case. “

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Community

Provider Appreciation Day Recognizes Work Of child Care Providers

The Child Care & Development Council of Oswego County hosted an evening recognition on May 7 to celebrate Provider Appreciation Day. Provider Appreciation Day is a special day to recognize child care providers, teachers, school-age program staff, child care center directors and staff, and all those who work with children in a variety of ways and are responsible for their education and care.

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