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Academic Achievement Improves, Leighton Removed From State’s Focus List

May 23, 2015 Steve Yablonski

There was plenty of cheering at Tuesday’s (May 19) Oswego School Board meeting. And, it had noting to do with the budget vote or board elections. At Tuesday’s meeting, Superintendent Ben Halsey announced that Leighton Elementary School was no longer on the state’s “Focus” list. “We have been working a long time to improve the academic performance in that building,” he said. “I am very happy to announce that Leighton has officially been removed from the focus group. I would like to congratulate the faculty that has dedicated themselves to this process.”

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Methamphetamine Lab Investigation Under Way In Oswego

May 23, 2015 Steve Yablonski

At about 8:30 a.m. today (May 23), the Oswego City Police Departments Patrol Division responded to a second floor apartment at 200 W. First St. in the city of Oswego for a check the welfare complaint.

Upon investigation, the responding officers found indications of a possible methamphetamine lab within the apartment, according to police.

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Oswego County’s Joanne Gardner Honored By Senator Ritchie At State Capitol

May 22, 2015 Contributor

As part of New York State Senior Citizens’ Day, State Senator Patty Ritchie recently recognized Oswego County resident Joanne Gardner for her contributions to her community.

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The Oswego County Health Department will conduct an emergency preparedness exercise on May 28. The exercise is open to the public and the Health Department encourages residents and their families to participate.

Health Department to Conduct Emergency Preparedness Exercise Open to Public

May 22, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego County Health Department will conduct an emergency preparedness exercise on May 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Oswego County Health Department at 70 Bunner St. The purpose of the exercise is to practice the county’s ability to dispense lifesaving medication in the event of a public health emergency.

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Oswego County Drug Task Force Announces Meth Arrests

May 22, 2015 Steve Yablonski

On Wednesday at approximately 5:30 a.m. the Oswego County Drug Task Force with the assistance of the New York State Police Special Operations Response Team and Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team executed a Methamphetamine related search warrant in Parish. As a result of the investigation, materials and ingredients used to manufacture methamphetamine and approximately 3 ounces of methamphetamine oil were seized, police said.

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Oswego County Businesses Win SBA Small Business Excellence Awards

May 22, 2015 Contributor

Two local small businesses were recognized during National Small Business Week at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 17th Annual Small Business Excellence Awards luncheon in Syracuse on May 11. Small businesses are selected for the Excellence Awards based on their company’s longevity, innovation, sales growth, increased employment, ability to overcome adversity or community contributions.

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Fulfill the Promise: Couple Property Tax Cap Extension with Mandate Relief

May 21, 2015 Contributor

As State Lawmakers consider making the property tax cap permanent, county leaders call on them to reduce local costs with permanent mandate relief, as they promised they would do when they enacted the cap three years ago.

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McAndrew Running for Oswego County DA

May 21, 2015 Submitted article

Michael McAndrew has announced his candidacy for Oswego County District Attorney. Currently, McAndrew serves as principal court attorney to the Honorable Walter Hafner Jr. in Oswego County Court and State Supreme Court. His campaign is focused on returning the District Attorney’s Office to the people of Oswego County.

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Senate OKS Ritchie Bill To Open Underused State Prison To Ease Local Jail Crowding

May 20, 2015 Contributor

Local counties are paying as much as $90 to $130 or more each day to outboard prisoners at local jails in other regions. According to the state Division of Criminal Justice Services, counties were outboarding 525 prisoners to other jails last month, including 33 from Jefferson, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties.

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Swim Safely This Holiday Weekend and All Summer

May 20, 2015 Contributor

“We want people to enjoy the season and maximize the health benefits of swimming by promoting safe practices,” said Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang. “We each play a role in preventing accidents such as drowning, injuries from improper handling of pool chemicals, and illnesses caused by germs in the places we swim.”

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