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Stop Pillaging 911 Funds!

By Barry Leemann, Chairman, Oswego County Legislature

For some time now, our County E-911 Director, Mike Allen, and the Legislature’s Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee have been laying the groundwork for replacing the county’s outdated emergency communications system. There are a number of problems with the present equipment, and a new communications system has been needed for many years.

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Homework Partners Plays Major Part In Leighton Student Success

<p>On the final day of the Homework Partnership there was a celebration in the Frederick Leighton Elementary School library. In front are Jacob White, April Howard, Alyssa Schuyler, Kathy Perkins, Crystal Brooks and Tiffany Crowe. In back are Collin Samson, Meg Quigley, Susan Lemon, Nancy Hale, Rita Crawford, and in front of her are Harley Allen and Cameron Endres.</p>Several Frederick Leighton Elementary School students weren’t upset with staying after school. When the new school year commences, the students at the west side Oswego elementary school will once again have the opportunity to stay after school to do their homework. However, the students aren’t fending for themselves.

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Hoffman Signs Anti-Tax Pledge; Challenges Scozzafava and Owens to do the same

Doug Hoffman, the conservative Republican candidate for Congress (NY-23) today called on his opponents in the race to join him in signing the Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) Tax Protection Pledge. The pledge, a mere 40 words, affirms that those who sign it will work to oppose higher taxes on the American public.

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Paul Taylor to Perform at CAC Fundraiser

Paul TaylorVeteran Central New York musician, Paul Taylor, will provide the musical entertainment following the 6th annual Child Advocacy Center’s ‘Blue Ribbon Ride’ Against Child Abuse. Scheduled for Saturday, August 22nd, the event is part of the CAC’s Blue Ribbon Campaign that focuses on child abuse awareness and prevention.

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