The Oswego County Legislature held its re-organizational meeting recently. Kevin Gardner was reappointed chairman. Linda Lockwood is the new vice chair. The Democratic Caucus re-named itself to reflect that not all of its members hail from the same political affiliation. The next meeting will be February 13.
Oswego County Opportunities is one of six Central New York nonprofits selected to participate in the Gifford Foundation’s fourth round of a major capacity building initiative.
Services to Aid Families provides crisis intervention and support to local survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other related crimes, such as stalking. The mission of SAF is to assist and empower victims of physical, sexual, and/or emotional violence as well as to mobilize a coordinated community-wide response to those issues.
December 2013 was a degree colder than average – but rather balmy compared to the near zero readings so far in the New Year. Snowfall for the month came in at 4.3 inches below average. Total precipitation for December was 3.15 inches. That is just 0.65-inch below average.
State Police in Fulton are investigating a four-vehicle crash, that occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. Jan. 3, involving a marked State Police patrol car, on State Route 104 in the Town of Oswego.
A 1999 Chevrolet Prism was being driven south on Route 104 by 55-year-old James T. Iorizzo of Oswego when the vehicle lost control, crossed over into the north lane of traffic striking a 2008 Jeep Liberty, police said. Mr. Iorizzo was transported by Menter Ambulance to Oswego Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Ron Kaplewicz was re-elected council president. Eric VanBuren was named council vice president, the position Mike Myers held last year. However, the votes weren’t unanimous. Councilor Shawn Walker voted no on both. It wasn’t about the person, rather the salary increase for each of the positions, he explained.
The State Police in Fulton are seeking the public’s help in any new leads regarding a man missing from the town of Scriba since June of 2012. John T. Humphrey, would be 50 years old (DOB: 11/21/63). Humphrey was last seen wearing jeans and a gray sweatshirt. He is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, and weighs approximately 120 pounds. Anyone with information should contact the New York State Police in Fulton (315) 593-6194.
The Oswego County Tourism Office has launched a new interactive map (iMap) that allows prospective visitors and local residents to create their own customized itinerary for visiting hundreds of places in Oswego County. The iMap is a computerized map linked to the Oswego County tourism web site at www.visitoswegocounty.com
Also, Oswego City Police Department Introduces Crixus, Where’s Heidi Author Heads To San Antonio To Speak, the county OKs its 2014 budget, and the Port City’s budget is passed saving 15 DPW jobs and cutting the tax hike in half.
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