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Speaker: More Needs To Be Done To Stop Drug Abuse

February 22, 2015 Steve Yablonski

We are on the verge of losing the war on drugs unless all agencies pull together, a speaker at the recent county legislature meeting cautioned. The problem went much further, deeper, darker and twisted than he thought possible, Paul R. Stoner II told the legislators. “There were so many questions and no answers; so many unasked questions and horrific answers found,” he said. Several area groups are stepping up the fight against drugs.

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County Announces Closure of Long-Term Home Health Care Program

February 22, 2015 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department has announced the Oswego County Long Term Home Health Care Program is officially closed as of Feb. 13, 2015. “Although the County Long Term Home Health Care Program is closing, the health department will continue providing Hospice and Home Health Care Agency services to county residents. We continue to be the provider of choice for quality home care services in the county,” said Jiancheng Huang, Oswego County Director of Public Health.

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Pet Of The Week – Pokey

February 20, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Best In Show in the Nappers Division! Pokey is an 8-year-old beagle who brings lots of sassiness to any party. She prefers a quiet home where older kids come to visit often. She does well with other dogs and cats. Loves to go on car rides and enjoys doggy spa days as well. But definitely loves getting comfortable in her favorite bed during her downtime with her favorite toy.

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Woman Seeks Help Finding Husband’s Long-Lost Sister

February 20, 2015 Steve Yablonski

On Feb. 9 or 10, (they are unsure of the exact date), Diane Bouck Allen gave birth to a little girl she named Patricia Phylis. The baby was separated from her immediately and she never knew what became of her. Now, her son and daughter-in-law are hoping OCT readers can help them connect. “My husband’s mother died in 2004 quite suddenly and many questions were left unanswered,” Kim Allen said. “We were told that she was born in Oswego Hospital.”

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Ralph Singh, CEO and chair of the Wisdom Thinkers Network, discusses ways to promote character development for students during a recent meeting at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation’s Mexico campus.

Wisdom Thinkers Network Meets at CiTi campus

February 19, 2015 Submitted article

Individuals from education, business and the community in Oswego County recently gathered at the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation’s Mexico campus to discuss ways to promote positive character development for students. Ralph Singh, CEO and chair of the Wisdom Thinkers Network and coordinator of the Inspire 14! Initiative, brought dozens of community leaders together to brainstorm ideas on how students can build and develop good character traits, while also developing the soft skills needed to succeed in the workplace.

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Oswego Fire Department Offers Safety Tips

February 19, 2015 Contributor

With the large accumulation of snow already and more expected, the Oswego City Fire Department wants to alert residents of a few important safety reminders.

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Nine Mile II Shut Down Due To Water Problem

February 18, 2015 Contributor

Operators at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station removed Unit 2 from service at 2:07 p.m. Feb. 18, after water levels in the unit’s reactor temporarily increased. Station equipment responded as designed during the shutdown. The unit remains offline and reactor water levels have returned to normal.

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Random Acts of Kindness Warm Oswego County

February 18, 2015 Contributor

Oswego County residents welcomed a blizzard of kindness this month. The Office of Business and Community Relations at SUNY Oswego would like to thank the community for participating in this year’s National Random Acts of Kindness Week. Students from Altmar-Parish-Williamstown, Fulton, Mexico, Phoenix and other school districts showed their spirit by performing small random acts of kindness for fellow students and their teachers.

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‘Love Our Lighthouse Day’ will be held April 25 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the American Foundry to benefit the restoration project that is already under way. (Photo by Mary Ellen Barbeau.)

Oswego Lighthouse Restoration Project Event Planned

February 18, 2015 Contributor

The Oswego Lighthouse restoration project is well under way and you can show your support of this beloved icon on April 25, at the American Foundry. “Love Our Lighthouse Day” will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature a lighthouse presentation, live and silent auctions, and bargain tables. Proceeds made during the event will benefit the restoration project.

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Katko Sets ‘Aggressive, but Necessary’ Agenda Focused on Serving Central New York

February 18, 2015 Contributor

Rep. John Katko Tuesday (Feb. 17) set forth his priorities for his inaugural term in Congress. Katko has pledged to work with both parties to help grow the local economy, create jobs and improve everyday life for Central New York. His efforts will be supported by continuous engagement with his constituents. “Fighting for Central New York is my highest priority in Congress,” Katko said. “I look forward to engaging with constituents across NY-24 and explaining my plans to be an effective advocate for them at the federal level.”

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