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Traffic Stop Results In Felony Drug Arrests

April 6, 2015 Steve Yablonski

At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Friday (April 3), investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force, pursuant to a narcotics investigation, conducted a traffic stop on State Route 48 near Vann Drive in the town of Granby. Upon further investigation, investigators located and seized 23.4 grams of crack cocaine, having an approximate street value of $2,400 as well as nine bags of heroin having an approximate street value of $180, according to the police report.

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Snow Does Not Stop CMOO Easter Egg Hunters

April 6, 2015 Steve Yablonski

A fresh layer of snow on the ground did not stop the kids of Fulton and Oswego from participating in the Children’s Museum of Oswego’s free Easter egg hunt Saturday. Two separate egg hunts were held; one in the morning at West Park in Oswego and one in the afternoon at C.V. Abbot Park in Fulton.

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Julian’s Army Turns Out In Force At Fundraiser

April 5, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Hundreds of people, young and old, dedicated part of their holiday weekend to supporting a youngster most have never actually met. Still, they all consider Julian Ross a part of their family. Julian was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma on August 4, 2011. He was just 6 years old. In early March, 9-year-old Julian was put on Hospice care.

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Chief Tory Decaire, Spot, Mayor Tom Gillen, Lt. Charles Searor, Bill Reilly of river's end, Greg Mills of hte chamber, Billie Crandall Brady of Traffic Safety Board, and Sabine Ingerson of ARISE.

Pedestrian Safety Focus Of Downtown Oswego Program

April 5, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Spot the Pedestrian Safety Dog will be on hand during the lunch hour rush in downtown Oswego from April 6 – 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. He will help remind motorists to observe pedestrian safety laws and no right on red signs and walkers to use the pedestrian signals properly as well as cross properly at the crosswalks.

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Oswego County Health Department Celebrates National Public Health Week

April 5, 2015 Steve Yablonski

During National Public Health Week, April 6 through April 12, the Oswego County Health Department will continue its focus on improving quality of life, increasing years of healthy life, promoting and protecting safe, healthy, and resilient environments, and strengthening public health capacity to improve health outcomes.

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Guilty Verdict Returned in Felony Sex Offense Case

April 3, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Shortly after 2 p.m. today (April 3), an Oswego County Jury returned a guilty verdict against Shawn A. Mulcahey, 36, of Liverpool. It was alleged that Mulcahey engaged in two or more acts of sexual conduct with a female child between November of 2009 and December of 2010, starting when the victim was only 6 years old. He was ROR’d.

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Snowfall was nearly 10 inches below normal. However, it was so cold what we got continues to hang around like the ice on Lake Ontario.

March 2015 Was Cold and Rather Dry

April 3, 2015 Steve Yablonski

March 2015 was another cold month with below average precipitation and snowfall, according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. The average temperature last month was 5.1 degrees below average. Precipitation was 1.94 inches below average, and snowfall was 9.3 inches below average.

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Last year’s “Friend of Autism” award winner Larry Eason (left), with Alex Familo who nominated his bus driver, Larry, for the award.

Task Force Gearing Up for April’s Autism Awareness Month

April 2, 2015 Contributor

April is Autism Awareness Month and the Oswego County Autism Task Force is gearing up for a month full of activities. It is the mission of the Task Force to provide information and engage in social activities that relate to enhancing the lives of those touched by Autism Spectrum Disorder in our community. For the eighth year, nominations are being sought for people who have made a difference in the lives of those touched by Autism.

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Barclay Renews Fight Against Synthetic Drugs

April 2, 2015 Contributor

Assemblyman Will Barclay announced that he has renewed his fight against synthetic drugs. Barclay has reintroduced his legislation that would give law enforcement better tools to help discourage synthetic drug use and sales. Barclay said he continues to be concerned about synthetic drugs. “This bill will provide more tools to law enforcement and close loopholes in the law,” said Barclay.

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Commissioner Seeks To Get DSS Back To Full Strength

April 1, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Caseworkers at the county Department of Social Services have been carrying larger than usual case loads for about a month now. At this week’s Finance and Personnel Committee meeting, Commissioner Gregg Heffner requested the legislature expedite refilling five caseworker positions. Currently, the extra cases are redistributed to existing workers.

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