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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $23,000 For New Haven Volunteer Fire Department

August 6, 2014 Contributor

U.S. senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced Wednesday the New Haven Volunteer Fire Corporation will receive a $23,741 federal grant from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The New Haven Volunteer Fire Corporation will use this funding to purchase a new fire hose. The town’s current fire hose is more than 20 years old and is showing signs of deterioration in the form of dry rotting, making the need for a new hose particularly acute.

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David C. Webb Memorial Park Bathing Beach Remains Closed

August 6, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department announced today (Aug. 6) that the David C. Webb Memorial Park Bathing Beach on Oneida Lake in the town of Constantia remains closed to swimming due to the presence of a blue-green algae bloom. “We are working with park officials who are monitoring the beach for blue-green algae,” said Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang. “The beach will remain closed until it has cleared and testing shows the water is safe.”

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Oswego County Plans Second Aerial Spray after New EEE Results

August 6, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today that the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been found in five new mosquito samples collected recently. Four were taken from the Toad Harbor Big Bay Swamp area in the town of West Monroe and near the village of Central Square where aerial spraying was conducted on Aug. 1. The fifth was a sample collected from traps in the northern portion of the town of Palermo.

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Fort Ontario Hosts Civil War Artillery Event Aug. 16 – 17

August 6, 2014 Contributor

On Aug. 16 and 17, Cushing’s Battery, 4th U.S. Artillery Regiment, will host a Civil War artillery event at Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego. Re-enactors will conduct tactical weapons demonstrations or battles both days at 1 p.m. The Civil War shopping mall will be open for those wishing to acquire reproduction period clothing, knick knacks, toys, and other interesting historical items or accoutrements. Regular admission will be charged.

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Oswego To Consider Changes To High Grass, Noxious Weed Code

August 5, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Councilor Eric VanBuren feels changes to the code are needed to help the city better get a handle on the problem of tall grass around Oswego. Vacant lots are especially a problem, he said. And, it seems like the city has an issue cutting its own grass, he added.

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SUNY Oswego’s Start-Up NY plan wins state approval

August 5, 2014 Contributor

“I am very pleased to announce that our campus plan is fully approved by the state of New York,” said college President Deborah F. Stanley. “Advancing our academic mission while creating jobs for our region is an exciting opportunity for our college, which is already an economic anchor in Central New York and the largest employer in Oswego County.”

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Teen Enters Guilty Plea in Granby Murder Case, Agrees To Testify

August 4, 2014 Janet Rebeor

In his court appearance Monday, Zachary Scott, pleaded guilty to one count of first degree burglary, conditioned upon a sentence of 19 and a half years in prison, along with 5 years parole in full satisfaction of the six murder, robbery and burglary charges against him.
In addition to the prison sentence, District Attorney Gregory Oakes said, “As a condition of the plea, he must testify truthfully and completely against his two codefendants, should those matters go to trial.”

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Dozens Rally In Support of Gary Thibodeau

August 4, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Gary Thibodeau was convicted of kidnapping New Haven teen-age Heidi Allen on Easter Sunday 1994. Her body has never been found. He was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. His brother, Richard Thibodeau, was acquitted in a separate jury trial. On Monday dozens of family and friends held a rally in support of Gary in Oswego’s East Park. They touted new evidence that has come to light that they say will help get his conviction overturned.

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Farnham Family Services To Help Sponsor Oswego County SAFE Fair

August 4, 2014 Contributor

“We are delighted to be able to help sponsor the SAFE (Substance Awareness Family Education) Fair! This is an amazing opportunity for families to have a free, fun-filled time together while also becoming more aware about safety through education and awareness. The variety of vendors, food and activities guarantee a successful event for all concerned and we are proud to assist VOW in this community event,” said Jeanne Unger, executive director of Farnham Family Services.

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Micro Burst Helped Push July’s Precipitation Above Average

August 4, 2014 Steve Yablonski

July 2014 was a cooler than average month punctuated with above average precipitation thanks to a brief but violent storm, according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. The average temperature last month was 1.8 degrees below normal. Total precipitation was 2.78 inches above average, due to the July 8 wind and rain storm.

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