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Witnesses Describe Maxwell Home, Erin’s Last Days

August 3, 2009 Contributor

The firefighter who tried to save Erin Maxwell’s life described a home so foul that she ran outside and threw up, then went home and asked her husband to burn her clothes.

Debra Denery, president of the Palermo Fire Department, was the key witness on Saturday in the trial of Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell, Erin’s parents, who are not charged in Erin’s death but with misdemeanor counts of child endangerment for the conditions of the house Erin lived in.  Erin’s step-brother, Alan Jones, will be tried in September for what police say was Erin’s sexual assault and murder. […]

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Investigator: I Couldn’t Breathe Well In Maxwells’ Bedroom

July 31, 2009 Contributor

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. […]

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Young Adults Can Now Be Carried On Parents’ Insurance To Age 29

July 30, 2009 Contributor
<br />Gov. Paterson signs legislation Wednesday in Rochester extending health insurance coverage under a parent's workplace policy to children up to age 29.

Here’s an underreported story from yesterday that will affect a lot of folks: From now on, the insurance available through your employer must cover your child up to the age of 29.

The health insurance for young adults measure is important because traditionally, young people drop off their parents’ insurance when they reach 19, or when they graduate from college. […]

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Maxwells’ Trial Focuses On Cat Waste And A Locked Door

July 30, 2009 Contributor
<p>Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell arrive for the start of their trial, with reporters and photographers around them.</p>

The trial of Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell will turn on three things: door locks, cat poop and cat pee.  Those three items dominated the opening night of their trial on child endangerment charges in Palermo Wednesday.

They are the father and step-mother of Erin Maxwell, the 11 year old found dying in her bedroom last August 29.  They are not on trial for her death.  Erin’s stepbrother, Alan Jones, is accused of sexually abusing and then killing her.  The Maxwells are accused of having conditions in their home that were dangerous to Erin. […]

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Scene Around Town: Winners Named in AAO Art Exhibition

July 30, 2009 Contributor

Here’s a pretty picture.  Phillip Moore of Fulton took this photo, which he calls “Quiet”.  It was good enough to take Best in Show honors at the Art Association of Oswego’s annual Members’ Exhibition.  For that, he’ll be able to hold a solo show next year in the Civic Arts Center.  Read the rest of the story to see who won in other categories. […]

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Fulton Library Passes Halfway Point In Drive To Renovate

July 29, 2009 Contributor
<p>One library patron works with a library employee while another patron searches the library's catalog on a computer.</p>

The Fulton Public Library is busier than ever and is on the verge of substantial improvements to its aging home.

The library is more than halfway to its goal of raising $204,500 to build its first-ever elevator for the four-story building. The money will also begin the job of fixing up the bottom floor of the library, a place that’s been off-limits for the public for decades. […]

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Oswego County’s Cut Of The Pork Barrel: $600,000

July 28, 2009 Contributor

A stage at the Oswego County Fair.  A road striping machine.  Preschool programming.

These are just three of the things that will be built, bought or invested in in Oswego County because of what critics call “pork barrel” spending and supporters call “member items”. […]