Community
Santore Seeks Reelection To Legislature
County Legislator Paul Santore is proud to announce his candidacy for reelection to the Oswego County Legislature.
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Oswego Daily News
Courtroom Taunts and a Parking Lot Argument at Maxwells’ Trial
Emotions boiled over Friday evening at the trial of Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell, as the defense lawyer got into a parking lot dispute with a spectator and taunted the prosecutor during court. It all happened as a State Police Investigator finished 8 hours of testimony about conditions inside the Maxwells’ farmhouse in Palermo.
Oswego Daily News
More Mosquitoes Test Positive For EEE – County Plans Aerial Spraying
The Oswego County Health Department has been notified that four more pools of mosquitoes, collected from the Toad Harbor/Big Bay Swamp area on the north shore of Oneida Lake, have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis. Public Health Director Dr. Dennis Norfleet said the virus has spread from a species of mosquito that feeds on birds to a species that bites humans, As a result, Oswego County is preparing to conduct aerial spraying of the Toad Harbor and Big Bay swamps by the middle of or late next week.
Community
Study Blitz II Makes Huge Impact In Oswego Schools
Oswego students and parents were encouraged to use education internet services on the Oswego City School District web page during Study Zone Blitz II.
Community
Cruises Cut From Saturday’s Canal Celebration
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be having the canal and harbor cruises originally scheduled for our Canal Celebration.
Fulton Daily News
Investigator: I Couldn’t Breathe Well In Maxwells’ Bedroom
Inv. Joseph Harriger took photos in the Maxwells’ master bedroom, showing numerous cats inside the closed room and piles of feces in several spots. But he didn’t stay long. “When I went in, I was taken back by the strong odor of ammonia,” he said. “When I went to take a breath, I felt like I couldn’t.” He stayed only 5 minutes.
Oswego Daily News
McHugh Sails Through Confirmation Hearing; A Key Conservative Jumps Into The Race To Replace Him
Rep. John McHugh easily passed his first test on the road to becoming Secretary of the Army.
Even a Senator who criticized McHugh said he strongly supported the North Country Congressman for the job.
Community
Fulton Rotarians Award Annual Scholarships
The Fulton Rotary Club recently awarded the annual Sandy and Sylvia Squires Scholarships to four alumni of G. Ray Bodley High School.
Community
Local Residents Receive Oswego Scholarships and Merit Awards
The awards recognize students’ past academic achievements and potential for success. Outstanding first-year students entering Oswego are offered $17,600 Presidential Scholarships ($4,400 a year for up to four years), $5,000 Deans’ Awards ($1,250 a year for up to four years) or $2,000 Merit Awards ($500 a year for up to four years).
Community
APW Board of Education Appoints Gerry Hudson Superintendent
The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Board of Education announced at the July 29th meeting the appointment of Gerry Hudson as Superintendent of Schools for the district. His appointment is retroactive to July 1, 2009.
President Michael Hale, Sr. speaking on behalf of the APW Board of Education, praised Hudson for his more than 25 years of dedication and service to the students of the district.