The Central New York Association of Chiefs of Police held its annual awards ceremony on Monday at Justin’s Grill in East Syracuse. An Oswego police officer was one of the honorees.
Throughout the district, books are being collected to help stock the new vehicle. The goal of the program is to encourage youngsters to continue reading over the summer so they don’t lose the skills they learned in school.
On Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Oswego City Police Department will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s prescription drug “Take-Back” campaign.
Some board members feel the students would benefit more if parent-teacher conferences didn’t cut several school days in half. Also, a move to extend the superintendent’s contract was tabled. Board members want to discuss the matter more before voting.
The college will test its system for sending emergency messages to all students and staff Tuesday morning. The test will occur at 10:55 a.m.
At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council approved a request by city resident Mike Goldych that the city change the name of Canal View Drive to Onondaga Street. According to Goldych, by renaming the street it will reflect how the Onondagas connected the other nations – Cayugas, Senecas, Oneidas and Mohawks.
Port City officials are considering running two fish cleaning stations. In the past, vendors have operated the sites. They paid the city a fee and then charged anglers for the service. However, this year no vendors are interested.
One man is in the hospital and another behind bars following an early-morning shooting in Scriba today (April 22). At approximately 4:16 a.m. members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shots fired report 145 Skyline Drive.
The suspect entered a local business and allegedly exposed himself to a female employee. He also placed her hands on his body to show off his muscles, police said.
Although the Oswego County Legislature hasn’t increased the average property tax rate since 2004, county government is financially prepared to protect taxpayers during budget challenges in the months to come.
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