Firefighter Sean O’Gorman, who was recently cited by New York Senator Patty Ritchie for saving the lives of two distressed teen-age swimmers, received the first “Mayor’s Award” from Mayor Billy Barlow. Also recognized was Nicholas J. Little, a teacher at Fitzhugh Park Elementary School in Oswego for receiving the 2018 Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award from New York State. It was the only award in Oswego County.
Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (May 14) the schedule and list of activities for the 2018 4th of July Independence Day Celebration in Oswego. He also announced the opening of parade participation applications and encouraged local organizations to participate in the parade as the theme this year will be “Hometown Pride.” The Independence Day Parade will start at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, along State Route 104 from Oswego High School to Fort Ontario.
Oswego County homeowners and small business owners who have failing or septic systems that do not meet today’s standards and are in environmentally-sensitive areas may be eligible for assistance through the New York State Septic System Replacement Program. The program is administered by the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning.
Students, representing schools from all across the county, recently sat with the legislators and took an active role in the recent legislature meeting. Prior to that they visited other facets of county government and had a chance to debate and vote on their own ‘resolution.’
Among the awards announced for Central New York are:
$10.9 million for Harbor View Square, Oswego.
And, Fight Homelessness with Supportive Housing in Scriba, Oswego County
Residents of the Oswego City School District will go to the polls Tuesday at four polling sites.
Editor’s Note: Chris Joyce is running for the Oswego City School District Board of Education. He was unable to participate in the recent “Meet the Candidate” night due to being called into work that night. This put him at a slight disadvantage and so he has submitted his responses to the questions answered by the other candidates.
UPDATE: ADA Christopher resigned his position at the Oswego County DA’s Office.
On Thursday (May 10), at approximately 5:58 p.m., State Police in Pulaski responded to Elms Road in the town of Sandy Creek for a property damage auto accident. As a result of the investigation, Thomas Christopher, 58,, from Chipman Lane in Sandy Creek, was arrested for DWI (BAC .17%) and Leaving the Scene of a property damage accident.
At the Oswego City Fire Department’s eastside station today (May 10), State Senator Patty Ritchie presented Oswego City Firefighter Sean O’Gorman, whom she described as a ‘Gurdian Angel,’ with the Senate Liberty Award for his efforts to rescue two teenage girls from a rip current in the Atlantic Ocean. The New York State Senate Liberty Award is one of the highest civilian honors that a New Yorker can receive.
The Oswego County Health Department today (May 10) is warning residents that three adults were attacked by a gray fox in the vicinity of Snyder Road and County Route 15 in the town of Sandy Creek. One attack occurred Tuesday, May 8, and the others occurred Wednesday evening, May 9. Anyone in the area who sees a gray fox behaving aggressively is advised to call the New York State DEC regional dispatch office at 1-877-457-5680.
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