UPDATE: Five people, from two of the apartments, were able to escape after being alerted by police officers. One man, Edward Babcock, 54, was unable to evacuate his apartment and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes of the call for help. On arrival, firefighters encountered intense fire from a second-floor apartment.
The Port City will soon begin legal action regarding four borrowers that have overdue Community Development Office loans. City Attorney Kevin Caraccioli said it would be nice to see voluntary compliance on the foursome’s part. Going to court to recoup the unpaid funds could take months, he admits. The group owes approximately $160,000 overall. Initiating legal action against the four certainly sends a message out to others that the city of Oswego is serious about collecting money that it’s owed, he said.
Pet owners can have their cats, dogs and ferrets immunized against rabies Nov. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Oswego County Highway Garage, Schaad Drive, Scriba. The clinic will be the last public rabies clinic sponsored by the Oswego County Health Department in 2017.
Take one seasoned local director with a true knack for comedy and three honest ta’ goodness “wild n crazy guys” and you get a hilarious gift you won’t need to return. This year’s holiday home run? Theatre Du Jour presents Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And then Some) by John K. Alvarez, Michael Carleton and James FitzGerald.
Connie Dumas, Outreach and Prevention Advocate with the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County, recently facilitated a Stewards of Children training class. The two-hour training course is designed for organizations that serve youth, as well as community members that are concerned about the safety of children.
Fulton Public Library is pleased to announce that it received a mini-grant from the Youth Bureau for its 2017 Summer Reading Program. The program was also made possible by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
The town of Volney is having a contest, “How Many Peanuts in the Jar?” Email the town historian with your name, phone number and guess at [email protected]
Last week, five new hires and two newly promoted Lieutenants were sworn into their positions with the Fulton Fire Department at a ceremony led by the Honorable Judge David Hawthorne. Last week, five new hires and two newly promoted Lieutenants were sworn into their positions with the Fulton Fire Department at a ceremony led by the Honorable Judge David Hawthorne. The following day, Chief Eiffe and Assistant Chief Shane Laws met with NYS Senator Patty Ritchie to unveil the new fire engine that was purchased through funds Senator Ritchie made available for the department.
Extreme weather made its way into the Hannibal Central School District today (Oct. 23), as TV meteorologist Molly Matott delivered a presentation to Fairley Elementary students.
John C. Hartranft, 73, of Mexico, NY, formerly of DeLeon, Texas, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY, after a brief illness.
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