Oswego Daily News

Continuing her strong commitment to local libraries, State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced $50,000 in special funding to make much needed repairs and upgrades to the Mexico Public Library.
“These grants are vital to preserve older, historic libraries like ours and they allow us to add and enhance services for our many patrons. We greatly appreciate Senator Ritchie’s efforts to secure this funding and we are thankful for her continued support for local libraries,” said Julie Forbes, president of the Mexico Public Library.

The State Employees Federal Appeal committee has once again teamed up with Oswego State Athletics to hold the annual canned food and toy drive and holiday skate events. On Friday and Saturday, canned goods and toys will be collected at both the men’s and women’s hockey games. The women take on Potsdam Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. The men play in a SUNYAC faceoff against Brockport 7 p.m. on Friday.

Theresa Makin and Terry Todd recently spearheaded the Paws-of-Plenty Harvest Dinner at the Ancient Order Of Hibernians. All proceeds benefited the Animal Shelter in order to pay for medical equipment for an on-site surgical suite. It will save the Animal Control Department money and help alleviate the animal over-population issues the Port City and surrounding areas are facing, they said.

Troopers said that the driver of a tractor-trailer was attempting to park and didn’t notice the victim walked in front of the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh announces that his office is investigating a fatal car accident that occurred Saturday afternoon (Nov. 15) on Pendergast Road in the town of Lysander involving one vehicle. At approximately 1:50 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and Phoenix Fire Department members responded to a vehicle crash reported at 9448 Pendergast Road. A maroon 2003 Hyundai sedan travelling south on Pendergast Road was being operated by Shawn C. Fatcheric, 34, of Lock Street in Phoenix, police said. Fatcheric was the only occupant in the vehicle.

A request by the Sheriff’s Office to approve a $290,000 transfer for the purchase of 10 new vehicles turned into a mini debate regarding the county’s proposed budget. County residents will have their chance to weigh in on the proposed 2015 spending plan at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 in the Oswego County Legislature Chambers, 46 E. Bridge St., Oswego.

Oswego Mayor Tom Gillen presented his annual budget message at this week’s Common Council meeting.