Oswego Daily News
Evidence of West Nile Virus Found in West Monroe
The Oswego County Health Department reports that West Nile virus was found in mosquitoes collected Aug. 7 near the Toad Harbor Swamp in West Monroe. The County was notified Aug. 20 by the New York State Department of Health of the positive mosquito sample.
Two Facing Welfare Fraud, Grand Larceny Charges
They allegedly failed to provide the Oswego County Housing Department with proper living arrangements and income which would have made them ineligible for more than $12,000 in housing assistance.
Hannibal Man Charged With Forcible Touching
Deputies said he grabbed the genital area of the victim through their clothing.
Stuff-A-Bus School Supplies Distributed
For the past several years, in an effort to ensure every child is prepared for school, the United Way of Greater Oswego County conducts “Stuff-A-Bus.” The supplies have been distributed in each of the county’s districts
Port City Looks To Halt Discharge Of Contaminated Groundwater
The Port City is taking action to address the issue of contaminated groundwater being discharged from the Excess Flow Management Facility on West First Street. At Monday night’s Administrative Services Committee meeting, Tony Leotta, city engineer, requested authorization for a change order to the general contractor regarding the Consent Decree Project, regarding the discharge.
Shave and a Haircut, Two Bits: The Rise and Fall…and Rise again…of the Barber Shop
Despite the ever-changing styles that men have tolerated throughout the decades, barbershops still thrive today, pumping out haircut after haircut for men and boys alike. The barbers are still the same, too, predominately male, save the traditional white coat and thick, coarse moustache (at least in Oswego County).
State Police Charge 4 Former Members of the Volney Volunteer Fire Department with Larceny
The 4 subjects previously resigned from the fire department in February of this year after an internal investigation determined there was “inappropriate spending” involving these subjects. This internal investigation was turned over to the State Police Bureau of Investigation in Fulton which resulted in the arrests.
More Charges Possible As Police Await Lab Results
It would be naive to believe that all use, sale and distribution of synthetic drugs is to be contributed to commercial businesses. Individuals can and will be held criminally liable for their involvement in the illegal use, sale and distribution of synthetic drugs as the law enforcement investigations may dictate, the police chief said.
Oswego Police Announce Arrests In Wednesday’s Raids
As a result of the search warrants that were executed on August 15, Oswego Police
seized evidence and/or contraband from each of the five locations. Suspected synthetic drugs werediscovered in three of the five of the locations. The seized material will be sent to a crime lab for testing prior to any potential related charges being filed.
