Starting next week, herbicide will be used to help eradicate water chestnut growth in parts of the Oswego River. Water chestnuts are an invasive weed that grows on the surface of the water on several CNY rivers. These plants create an obstacle to boaters and prevent swimming in many areas along local rivers.
The Oswego County Health Department was notified today (Aug. 25) that the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was detected in bird-biting mosquitoes collected Aug. 19 on Toad Harbor Road in West Monroe. Additional tests showed that the report of positive West Nile virus in the towns of New Haven and Albion earlier this week was negative.
In an effort to ensure every child is prepared for school, the United Way of Greater Oswego County held its annual “Stuff a Bus” campaign on Wednesday at different bus locations around the county. The school supplies will now be divided among the nine districts in the coming days.
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, State Senator Patty Ritchie is announcing she has secured $70,000 to help enhance in-school drug prevention efforts throughout Jefferson, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties. “The sooner we can teach children about the dangers of abusing drugs, the better the odds are that they will stay away from these deadly substances that have the power to destroy their lives,” said Senator Ritchie.
West Nile virus was detected in samples of mosquitoes collected in two Oswego County locations, the Oswego County Health Department reported today (Aug. 24). The virus was found in bird-biting mosquitoes collected in the towns of New Haven and Albion, according to Director of Public Health Jiancheng Huang. Huang said people need to be vigilant about using insect repellent and take measures to reduce mosquito habitats around their homes.
As a result of the Albion search warrant execution, materials and equipment used to manufacture and possess methamphetamine were seized, police said. In addition, approximately 5 ounces of “methamphetamine oil” and 13 marihuana plants were seized, according to the report. As a result of the Amboy search warrant execution, materials and equipment used to manufacture and possess methamphetamine were seized, police said. In addition, a small amount of methamphetamine was seized, according to the report. Two arrests were made. The two investigations are not connected.
Under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s leadership, the State of New York created the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative of which the city of Oswego was identified and selected as one of ten upstate communities to receive $500,000 in funding to create public and private partnership in working together to design and implement coordinated solutions to increase social mobility.
The Oswego Common Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve the budget for 2017 – effectively ending the careers of 15 new firefighters. One recent retirement won’t be filled.
The Oswego County Bicentennial Photo Contest Committee recently announced the winners of the competition. Twenty people submitted nearly 80 photos to the contest. Finalists were displayed at the Oswego County Fair in Sandy Creek where the public was invited to vote for their favorite picture in eight separate categories.
The Nerds got their ROWvenge on Saturday afternoon. ROWvenge of The Nerds rowed to first place in the annual Oswego Dragon Boat Festival competition. Money raised from the festival provides access to youth, families and seniors in the Oswego County community to YMCA programs.
All Content Copyright Dot Publishing 2024. All Submissions Become Property of Dot Publishing All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.