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RSS FeedState Police arrested Chad Chapman, 33, from Syracuse, for Criminal Contempt 1st degree, a class “E” felony and Harassment 2nd degree, a violation, following a domestic incident that occurred Sunday in the Village Green Community parking lot. He is accused of violating an Oswego County Family Court Order of Protection during a altercation with the protected party.
The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and will be used to replace 15 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) devices, which help firefighters breathe clean air. The department’s current SCBAs are 18 years old.
Following unanimous passage in the U.S. Senate this evening of The Fort Ontario Study Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation introduced in the House by U.S. Rep. John Katko, the Congressman released the following statement: “Fort Ontario and Safe Haven National Refugee Shelter are treasures in our community, and testament to the important role of Central New York in our nation’s history. The Fort Ontario Study Act has been among my top priorities since coming to Congress in 2015,” said Katko.
The occupants of the 2001 Buick were Ronald C. Canfield Jr, Amanda R. Long, William J. Crowe and Katie A. Grant. The occupants of the 2016 Ford Focus were Charles Alton II and Charles Alton III. The occupants of residence damaged by the fire were identified as Barbara and Mark Dennison.
“National Preparedness Month is a good time to check your insurance coverage and make sure you have enough emergency funds in the event of a large-scale emergency or disaster,” said Dale A. Currier, director of the Oswego County Emergency Management Office.
It’s a problem nearly as old as Oswego itself. Where can someone park during the Port City’s winters? At Monday night’s Planning and Development Committee meeting, councilors discussed ways to “enhance winter parking permit process and associated fees,” according to committee chair Ron Tesoriero.
Oswego firefighters made quick work of a fire in a single-family home on Lyon Street, on the city’s east side, just after 11 p.m. on Sunday. Two adults and three children were able to escape the flames thanks to working smoke detectors. No injuries were reported.
Oswego has been named one of seven “Best Small Towns to Visit” in the U.S. according to the AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia. The listing was released earlier this month using data from 800 American travelers, aged 45 and older, to uncover lesser-known places that offer a worthwhile travel experience.
The Oswego County Health Department reported test results received this week (September 14) indicate viral activity remains in the area. West Nile Virus (WNV) was confirmed in two mosquito pools, one in the town of Constantia and the other in the town of West Monroe.
State and local primary elections were held across New York State today (Sept 13.) The unofficial results for Oswego County voters are as follows:
