Sixteen not-for-profit organizations were awarded grants totaling $1,204,000 from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation in the first of three 2017 grant rounds at its March board meeting. Of that amount, $704,000 is being paid this year; the remainder over time.
Brisk with a mix of sun and clouds today. High near 40
Queenie is one of the Boylston Sweet 16 – really happy to be in a place where the roof stays up. But, she would love a roof of her own where she could hold court. She is about six months old, likes other cats, warms up to new people easily, and has been around a dog in her foster home with no issues.
Mary Beth Fierro, principal at Oswego Middle School has been selected as the 2017 New York State Middle School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. This award is given annually to a member of SAANYS and NAESP who has set the pace, character, and quality of education for the children in his or her school.
Last year was a very good year for the Port City, Mayor Billy Barlow said Monday night. In fact, “2016 was a transformative year for the city of Oswego,” the mayor said in his 2017 State of the City Address. “The city of Oswego is back, it’s rejuvenated, and it’s moving forward with a tremendous amount of momentum,” Mayor Barlow said.
Sheriff David Gould reported today (March 27) that the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jenna M. Boyle, 23, of Fulton, for the following charge.
• Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person 2nd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor.
Black or white, gay or straight, rich or poor; none of that matters. 175,000. That’s what matters. That is the number of children each year who are diagnosed with some form of cancer. Dozens of volunteers put on the 11th annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser Sunday at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center.
The Oswego County Land Bank Corporation announced today (March 24) that the organization has been selected to receive a Land Bank Community Revitalization Grant. The award comes from a bank settlement agreement negotiated by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and will be managed by Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.
Due to milder temperatures and the minimal threat of substantial snow forecasted for the next week, the ban has now been lifted.
“On Tuesday (March 21), the Hon. James Tormey, Chief Administrative Judge for the 5th Judicial District, appointed me (and thereby my office) to serve as special prosecutor in the matter of People v. Peter Rauch,” Oswego County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes said. He has been actively consulting with the Syracuse Police Department about the investigation over the past few days, he added.
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