The holiday season is building up steam for its big finish at the end of this month. For many, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are two of the most joyous times of the year.
However, in these tough economic times, that isn’t true for everyone. The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers to ensure its Red Kettle Program is able to help those in need.
Mayor Thomas W. Gillen announced that the upper level of the Midtown Plaza parking garage, located on East Bridge Street between East First and East Second streets, has been closed as of today’s date (Dec. 5) for renovations.
Some parents feel the school district isn’t doing enough, nor is it providing them with information, they said. “As a school district, we adhere to our Code of Conduct and provide appropriate discipline for violations,” the superintendent said. “We are restricted as a school district to further discuss any information of a specific student under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.”
Seven-year-old Julian Ross can cross off one of the top items on his Bucket List. On Monday afternoon, Timebuyer donated a Chrysler Town and Country to the Ross family. It is a huge step up from the rusty old vehicle they have been driving nearly 300 miles to the Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia for Julian’s treatments, they said.
At 12:25 this afternoon (Dec. 3), Oswego County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence on County Route 25 in the town of Minetto to investigate the report of a missing person. While investigating the matter, deputies were dispatched to another location about one tenth mile away for the report of the discovery of a body of a deceased woman.
On 12/02/12 three men were arrested in connection to a robbery/burglary home invasion that occurred about 1 a.m. on Sunday at a town of Mexico residence. They are accused of breaking into a town of Mexico residence, wearing ski masks and gloves, with one reportedly attacking a male victim, wrestling with him on the porch, while the others entered the home from another access.
Thanksgiving has come and gone. But it has left me with memories that I will never forget. I have so many things to be thankful for. Homelessness is a crisis that needs a solution. My mission to get a homeless shelter in Oswego County is more important than ever with a harsh winter coming.
Influenza is widespread throughout Central New York, including Oswego County, according to Jiancheng Huang, Public Health Director for Oswego County. During National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 2 through 8, the County Health Department is reminding residents that it’s not too late to get vaccinated against the flu.
Last month was just 0.5-degree cooler than normal. But it was enough to break a warm streak dating back to April 2011. Precipitation was 2.56 inches below average and snowfall was 4.0 inches below average.
Troopers reportedly discovered an illegal gravity knife and several used hypodermic needles in the vehicle passenger areas during a traffic stop. Further investigation lead to the discovery of approximately 18 packets of heroin and components of a One Pot Methamphetamine manufacturing operation in the trunk, troopers said.
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