Articles by Steve Yablonski

UPDATED INFORMATION: Edward G. Lewis was charged this evening (Feb. 12) with Manslaughter in the first degree, a class “B”felony. The Oswego County DA’s Office and investigators with the NYSP are continuing their investigation with the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s office. Additional charges are pending later this week.

The committee was very receptive to a proposed French Club trip, but took no action Monday night. The proposed trip ties in with the standards. The students will make connections with what they have learned in the classroom especially in relation to the Iroquois Nation. Also Monday night, the superintendent said the redistricting proposal is in a “preliminary draft” phase. A formal presentation will be presented for board consideration at the next meeting.

Mayor Thomas Gillen has declared a Winter Snow Advisory, effective today (February 9), at 2 p.m. The mayor is asking all motorists to please adhere to the Alternate Street Parking Regulation, and he has emphasized that all violators will have their vehicles ticketed and towed. This Winter Snow Advisory will be in effect until Thursday (February 12), at
2 p.m.

UPDATE 6 PM – All northbound lanes of I-81 have been re-opened in the Town of Ellisburg
following a multi-vehicle accident and heavy lake-effect snow. Thirty-five vehicles and five tractor trailers were involved in a multi-vehicle accident on I-81 in Town of Ellisburg.. No serious injuries are reported at this time.