Oswego Daily News

“Some of us have already been working in this warmer weather, and I’m afraid this Saturday might be cold, so dress accordingly,” said June MacArthur, Oswego Tree Steward and co-chair Tree Advisory Board. “We will meet, but if it’s cold we may not last too long.”

Upon arrival crews reported smoke and fire coming from an upstairs window and made an immediate entry to the area and quickly extinguished the fire. It was contained to one room. This was a small fire that could have been much worse. First arriving crews quickly entered the residence, extinguished the fire, the chief said.

UPDATE:  Victor Woolson has been located.  The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office has closed  its missing person investigation on him.

The Oswego County Health Department on March 29 began the process of notifying businesses that they are prohibited from selling, distributing or giving away synthetic marijuana products. New York State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah issued the order banning the sale and distribution of synthetic marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid products March 28

The Oswego City Police Department recently arrested 33-year-old Bruce H. Macmillan, of 269 W. Third St., Oswego, and charged him with several crimes stemming from a string of incidents allegedly committed by Macmillan since March .

“I am pleased that Governor Cuomo and the Health Department have taken a strong stance and banned the sale and distribution of synthetic marijuana,” said Barclay. “This harmful drug has been a threat to the safety and well-being of our children for too long and I am glad that our youth will no longer be legally exposed to its dangerous effects.”

He was charged following a domestic dispute in the town of Mexico after he allegedly pushed the victim down and pinned them so they couldn’t get up. He then took their car without permission, according to sheriff’s deputies.

The charges stem from the investigation into an incident in which she allegedly obtained food stamps and Medicaid benefits over $16,000 while not reporting incomes received.

He was arrested following a fight that occurred at a business in the village of Sandy Creek on March 3. According to sheriff’s deputies, he allegedly punched the victim in the head causing numerous injuries as the victim was on the floor.