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Man With Local Ties Completes Basic Training
Army Pfc. Jeremy E. Walker has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
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Maxwell Trial Update: Prosecution Rests, Lynn Maxwell Testifies
Lynn Maxwell began a lengthy testimony tonight. She contradicts many of the prosecution’s witnesses, even saying that one witness who said he was at a bonfire at the Maxwell homecould not havebeen there.
Full coverage in the morning.
The prosecution in the case of Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell rested its case a little before 8:30 pm tonight.
The Maxwells are charged with endagnering the life of Erin Maxwell, their 11 year old daughter and stepdaughter, who died on August 29th last year. Stepbrother Alan Jones is charged with her murder.
The elast two witnesses were Hillary McIntyre, treasurer of the Oswego County SPCA, and Joe Fiumara, Palermo’s code enforcement officer.
McIntyre testified that 63 cats were taken from the home on August 31 and another 63 in the weeks leading up to the first week in October. There was confusion over whether 63 or 43 cats were taken the first day. McIntyre maintained that the SPCA’s own records say 63, contradicting a receipt signed by the State Police that day and given to the SPCA.
Fiumara testified that during a 7 minute visit to the home on the 29th, he found the conditions violated a state code about habitable homes.
Defense lawyer Sal Lanza argued for all four counts to be thrown out after the prosecution rested, but the judge denied his moti
Oswego Daily News
Police Searching For Missing Parish Teen
State Police in Hastings are attempting to locate a Missing 15 year-old female from the Village of Parish.
Kristen Rae Bates is described as 5’6″ tall, 150 lbs., with dirty blonde hair and blue eyes. She has a small scar on her right chin bone. Kristen was last seen on July 17,2009 at approximately 8:30am at her residence on Ryder Avenue in the Village of Parish, Oswego County.
Information from interviews is that she may be somewhere in the Liverpool area.
If anyone has information on her location is asked to contact State Police in Hastings at (315) 668-2496.
Obituaries
John E. Corey, 62, 08/01/2009
John E. Corey, 62, a former resident of Middle Road in the town of Scriba, died Saturday Aug. 1, 2009, in the Demay Living Center, Newark, NY, where he had been a patient.
Oswego Health
Oswego Health Announces Upcoming Mental Health Support Group Meetings
Oswego Health’s Behavioral Services Department will hold its LIGHT mental health support group meeting on Tuesday, August 18th from 3 to 4:30 p. m. in the large conference room at the Behavioral Services office at 44 Bunner Street in Oswego.
Oswego Health
Oswego Health Holds Successful Multi Blood Analysis
More than 700 area residents took advantage of the multi blood analysis held August 1st in Oswego. The event was coordinated by Oswego Health and the Oswego Kiwanis Club, and screened individuals for various conditions such as anemia, diabetes, as well as several diseases including coronary, kidney, and liver.
Community
Tour De Loop 30/50 Mile Bike Race Set For August 22
The Oswego YMCA is gearing up for the Tour de Loop Bike Race a 30/50 mile cycle event which takes place in Oswego and Cayuga County on Saturday, August 22, 2009 and will start promptly at 8:30 am. The Tour de Loop is sponsored by Murdock’s, Rudy’s, Ontario Orchards, Ontario Metal Fabricators, and the Onondaga Cycling club. This event is open to racers of any caliber, male or female age 15 and up, the start location is right out at Rudy’s.
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Spiritually Speaking: Lost in Space?
I am amazed at the international cooperation and teamwork it has taken to build it.Oh, I know. It is far from the idealism of those Star Trek explorers but read a bit about what is happening there, look at the planet earth from outer space and there is plenty to admire. It is an awesome venture in spite of all the problems and setbacks. It has been a long and complex journey for humanity as our venture into space becomes reality instead of science fiction.
Community
CYO Students Learn the Importance of Roadway Safety
Students in the CYO Summer Program at Catholic Charities were treated to a special presentation by Billie Jo Crandall of the Oswego County Traffic Safety Board on the importance of roadway safety. Ms. Crandall discussed the rules of the road for bicyclists and pedestrians and spoke of the importance of wearing a seatbelt in a car and safely crossing the street. The children asked plenty of questions and learned vital lessons on how to be safe while playing in their neighborhood.
Community
Paper Buses to Support School Supply Drive
In an effort to support the United Way Success By 6 “Stuff-A-Bus†campaign, area businesses will be selling paper buses to help raise money to purchase school supplies for students in Oswego County who are in need for the upcoming school year.