Oswego Daily News

Search incidental to the arrest resulted in the seizure of 20 bags of crack cocaine, having an aggregate weight of 8.2 grams as well as $1,140 in US currency from the driver’s person, police said.

Amanda Smith of Hannibal, was arrested for Criminal Possession of Precursors of Methamphetamine, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 7th degree, and Trespass. Stemming from the same investigation, Allison Plumley of Fulton, was arrested for Criminal Possession of Precursors of Methamphetamine and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.

As a part of the Thrive Oswego County Community Incubator initiative, the SUNY Oswego Office of Business and Community Relations will host the Oswego County Community Awareness Regarding Exceptional Services (CARES) Expo. The May 9 expo will showcase a wide range of human services available to Oswego County residents, as well as several mini seminars of community interest.

An area business owner said it would improve safety in the area and make it easier for traffic to get onto Utica Street. Second Ward Councilor Shawn Walker said he has received some feedback. He will schedule a town hall meeting to bring everyone together for more input before any decision is made.

Irene Scruton has joined SUNY Oswego’s School of Business as director of the college’s master’s of business administration programs, announced Richard Skolnik, dean of the school. As Oswego’s MBA director with offices both on the main Oswego campus and at the SUNY Oswego Metro Center in Syracuse, Scruton oversees the full-time and part-time MBA degree programs in management and accounting as well as the online MBA program.

One of the emergency notification sirens surrounding the nuclear power plants in Scriba inadvertently sounded today about 8:45 a.m. during testing. There is NO emergency at the three nuclear power plants.

As Harborfest prepares for its 26th event this July, it is important to recognize those volunteers that are necessary to make each festival a success. A pre-Harborfest recognition night, sponsored by Canale’s Restaurant, has been set aside for April 22.

Rep. Dan Maffei marked his first 100 days in office April 15 with the announcement of a new plan to create jobs and grow Central New York’s economy at a press conference at the Central New York Philanthropy Center. Maffei was joined by dozens of Central New York business leaders, small business owners, and economic leaders.

The “Class of 2012” will be inducted into the Oswego High School Athletic Hall of Fame this Saturday 20 at Alexandria’s. The Oswego Buccaneer Boosters Club continues its support of the Hall of Fame as the fifth class will be introduced and inducted as members of the elite Buc athletes.