The Oswego Common Council voted unanimously to set public hearing for proposed Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2015 – a local law amending Section C2-01 of the Charter of the city of Oswego with respect to (the residency of) city officers and employees. However, support for the proposed law itself isn’t as strong. Some residents voiced opposition, as well as some of the council members.
A total of 42 illegally possessed Oxycodone tablets, 11 bags of heroin and a small amount of marihuana were seized from the suspect’s vehicle, according to police. A subsequent search warrant was executed at Pfendler’s home where an additional 7 bags of heroin were seized, police added. An additional 50 bags of heroin was seized at a residence in Palermo.
The annual “Walk for Autism” drew more than 850 people to Leighton Elementary School and the nearby Wilber Field on Saturday afternoon. Besides acting as a fundraiser, the event, sponsored by the task force, also focused attention on the plight of Autism victims in Oswego County.
Kenzie is a 9-month-old short haired dark tortie. She’s quiet and demure . . . you’d hardly know she was around until she came looking for love. But then, there she is. Her favorite places for extra attention are under her chin and around her ears. She’s very curious about her surroundings and the other animals that come to visit – and is always welcoming.
Speakers at SUNY Oswego’s three 154th Commencement ceremonies May 16, will be the U.S. commissioner for patents, a leader in technology literacy and the founding dean of the college’s newest school.
Following the securement of sufficient State funding to avoid originally-proposed substantial reductions in Centro transit services, previously considered proposals to discontinue Weeknight, Saturday Night, Holiday, and Sunday bus services have all been dropped.
The Oswego City School District adopted a budget for the 2015-16 school year. The $82,847,754 spending plan was passed unanimously. The tax was reduced to below 10 percent. A public hearing on the budget will be held early next month.
Dr. Warren Weinstein and an Italian hostage were reportedly killed during an attack in January while being held captive by Al Qaeda in the Pakistan – Afghanistan border region.
Many Oswego County fire departments will open their doors to area residents so they can learn about what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter in their community as part of the fifth annual “RecruitNY” statewide initiative. Over the last several years, it has been very tough for many fire departments throughout New York State to recruit and retain volunteers for a variety of reasons.
Gin Blossoms and special guests Fastball and The Rembrandts will rock the Breitbeck Park NRG Lakeview stage on July 24 as the “Circle of Friends” Tour for night number two of Oswego Harborfest. The featured trio of Friday night bands will be capped off at 10 p.m. when Gin Blossoms take the stage. The special guests will commence with The Rembrandts at 7 p.m. followed by Fastball at 8:30 p.m.
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