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Social Worker Speaks To Rotary
On Oct. 13, Breuda Larkin, a licensed clinical social worker, discussed her practice with the members of the Oswego Sunrise Rotary.
Animal Cruelty Complaint Leads to Palermo Man’s Arrest
The Palermo man who became an everyday presence at the child endangerment trial of Erin Maxwell has been charged with endangering his own child and a family pet.
State Police report that a person called to say that Steven D. Burdick, 45, of 4102 Route 3, Palermo, had a dog tied up in his front yard that had been hit by a vehicle the night before.
Phoenix Football Player Dies After Injury Suffered During Game
A Phoenix high school football player died Friday evening after suffering an injury during his team’s game at Homer high school.
Ridge Barden, 16 and a junior, died after suffering what the school district describes as a head injury in the third quarter of the Firebirds’ Friday night game at Homer. He was taken by ambulance from the field to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
UPDATE: Ridge Barden’s obituary is here.
Three Arrested in Fulton Drug Bust
New Huhtamaki Contract Holds Pay Hikes, Keeps Benefits Intact
A long, tense period is over for Fulton’s largest private employer, as workers at Huhtamaki approved a new 3 year contract Thursday.
The contract, which is retroactive to February when the old contract expired, contains modest pay increases and maintains medical and pension benefits, according to Richard Knowles of the United Steelworkers Union.
Photo Gallery: Huge Crowd of Racing Fans Convinces Volney Leaders to Not Change Noise Ordinance
Helen Hoefer Named Director Of Catholic Charities’ Community Services
Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Oswego County, Mary-Margaret Pezzella-Pekow, announced that Helen Hoefer has been named director of the agency’s Community Services programs
Salvation Army Halloween Spooktacular Open To The Community
Come dressed up for the creepy costume contest and bring your creative menace for the terrifying pumpkin decorating contest. Warning: If you hear bloodcurdling screams, its coming from the haunted house!



