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Christina’s Credits: Tomorrowland – See It Tomorrow, The Next Day Or Never

May 30, 2015 Contributor

Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland: come for the sequence of George Clooney rocketing out of his house in a bathtub, stay to see how Disney works out a little girl robot love conundrum. Let me first say I did not realize Tomorrowland was being marketed as a children’s film. With George Clooney being one of the film’s stars, the other being Britt Robertson, an actor who attracts a slightly older group, I expected an entirely different film and one that certainly would not get children flocking to theaters to see it in droves.

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Sunil Ram Announces Candidacy for Oswego County Legislature

May 30, 2015 Contributor

Sunil Ram envisions a stronger, healthier Oswego County, and says open and accountable government is the way to achieve it. Ram, who moved to Oswego when he was six years old, announced his candidacy for the county legislature’s 20th District, representing much of the town of Oswego.

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East Second Street Re-Opens Near Oswego Library

May 30, 2015 Steve Yablonski

In regards to the road closure issued by the Oswego Codes Division of the Oswego City Fire Department on May 27, East Second Street has been re-opened for traffic between East Bridge Street and Oneida Street. Due to the continued concerns with the decorative façade of the Oswego Public Library, there are barriers indicating a lane shift.

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Pet of the Week – Jameson

May 30, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Jameson is a big, handsome, friendly feller who is ready for his forever home. He loves to play with catnip toys and has a wonderful hearty purr. He might be a bit of Maine Coon, or he might not. He has the looks and the size but we don’t know and he certainly doesn’t care as long as he has a comfy bed and someone to love him.

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Grand Jury: Deputy Justified In Using Deadly Force

May 29, 2015 Steve Yablonski

A burden that police officers carry with them every day is whether they will be called on to do their duty and use deadly physical force against another human being. Many of them go their entire careers without having to make that life-changing decision. On Friday, May 8, 2015, Deputy Mark Walton was faced with that difficult decision when a despondent subject pointed a loaded shotgun at him.

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Service Restored – City of Oswego Water Outage Ends

May 29, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The City of Oswego water outage due to a power failure at the water treatment plant has been corrected as of 3:30 p.m.

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BREAKING NEWS: No Charges To Be Filed Against Deputy In Auringer Road Shooting

May 29, 2015 Steve Yablonski

At a joint press conference moments ago (May 29), the New York State Police, Oswego County Sheriff’s Office and the Oswego County District Attorney’s Office announced that there would be no charges filed against the deputy who fatally shot a man on May 8 at 168 Auringer Road in the town of Constantia.

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Methamphetamine Lab Investigation Results In 2 Arrests

May 29, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Jeffrey P. Bame Jr., 200 W. First St. Apt. 5, Oswego, and Briana L. Chorney, 200 W. First St. Apt. 5 Oswego, were both charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th (A Misdemeanor) and Unlawful Manufacture Methamphetamine 3rd (D Felony).

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Hannibal New Vision students Rachel Herrmann and Olivia Cacchione show off a stress ball and bracelet that they will hand out to Hannibal students as a way to reduce student smoking.

Oswego Health New Vision Students Tackle Issue of Peer Use of Tobacco Products

May 29, 2015 Steve Yablonski

OSWEGO, NY – Oswego Hospital’s New Vision students have spent much of the year studying the tobacco habits of their peers and after collaborating with local agencies have developed strategies that they hope will lead […]

Lakeside Artisans Chosen as May Community Champion

May 28, 2015 Contributor

Recognizing Oswego County has named Lakeside Artisans as Community Champion for the month of May as part of its focus on Arts Appreciation. “The arts, in all its diverse forms, enrich and entertain us and enhance our overall wellbeing,” said Brandon Morey, ROC co-chair. Recognizing Oswego County focuses on the positive efforts that are being made in the community.

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