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Oswego Industries, Inc. Hosts First Blood Drive
Oswego Industries, Inc. employees recently organized an on-site blood drive to support the Central New York Chapter of the American Red Cross. This first time donation for OI yielded 18 pints of blood, each of which can save up to 3 lives.
Juanita VanLinder Celebrates Milestone With Family, Friends and a Little Music
Juanita VanLinder celebrated her 100th birthday with a party attended by family and friends, who gathered at Michaud Residential Health Services to commemorate the event and share their best wishes.
EEE Virus Found in Central Square: Oswego County Will Conduct Aerial Spraying
Jiancheng Huang, Oswego County public health director, said he has requested the New York State Department of Health to issue a declaration of “imminent threat to public health” in Oswego County with the intent to conduct aerial spraying of the Big Bay and Toad Harbor Swamp area as soon as possible.
Sit, Click and Ride! Safety Day Set Sept. 22
To celebrate safety in Oswego County, Lowe’s is sponsoring a Safety Day on Sept. 22. Nationally certified technicians will be on hand to help you install your child’s car seat correctly from 10 a.m. – noon.
Expanded Quality of Life Enforcement Has a Busy Weekend
On August 31 and September 1, the Oswego City Police Department deployed additional personnel to address quality of life concerns in residential neighborhoods. This detail consisted of uniformed and plain clothes personnel. As a result of this effort, several arrests were made.
Cause of House Fire Under Investigation
Crews knocked the fire down within minutes containing fire damage to the room of origin and upstairs bathroom with some smoke and water damage to other areas of the house.
There were no injuries.
State Police Arrest Scriba Man for Inappropriate Touching, Videotaping of Minors
The investigation determined that he subjected two girls under the age of 11 to inappropriate sexual contact. Additionally, he is alleged to have secretly videotaped the same minors utilizing his cellular phone, while they were changing clothing and showering.
Driver of ATV arrested for Felony DWI After Pursuit
A trooper observed an ATV northbound on County Route 7 and attempted to pull it over. However, the ATV failed to comply and continued ending up on Rathburn Road, according to police. A short time later, the ATV and the driver were located hiding behind a house on Rathburn Road.
Trespass Complaint Leads to Pursuit and Drug Arrest
The subject allegedly fled from troopers. And, when she was stopped, a small amount of controlled substance was located inside her vehicle, according to the police report.