Oswego Daily News
Mexico Family Seeks Community Help To Bring Their Son Home
Mexico residents Jill and Michael Slocum are in need of community support to help their son, Matt, return home. He was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and is currently recovering from a bone marrow transplant; his brother was the donor. However, before he can return home, the Slocums’ home is in need of some remodeling to make it a safe environment for his return.
Planning for Tri-Oswego 2011 Triathlon in Full Stride
Preparations for the June 25-26th Tri-Oswego 2011 Triathlon are in full stride, and hundreds of participants, their families and friends are anticipated for the weekend of competition and fun-filled activities in Oswego, according to Ron Nelson, Tri-Oswego Race Director.
Oswego County Earth Week Set April 15 – 24
There are several small things you can do that will make a big difference. “In recognition, the Oswego County Environmental Management Council invites individuals, schools, and groups to participate in Oswego County’s Earth Week, April 15 through 24, with helping protect and preserve our county’s natural resources,” said Richard Drosse, Earth Week Coordinator for the EMC.
Teens Say They Smoke What They Like
A State Health Department report claims teens, like established adult smokers, smoke the top marketed brands of cigarettes. Teens, however, say they’re influenced more by their peers rather than advertisements.
Oswego Police On The Lookout For ‘Suspicious Male’
A 19-year-old girl reported to police that on Wednesday, at approximately 10:20 a.m. while she was walking in the area of East 10th ½ and Mitchell streets, she was followed by an unknown man for several blocks. A separate 19-year-old girl told police she was also approached on Wednesday, at approximately 2:11 p.m. while she was walking in the area of State Route 104 and East Ninth Street,
Lenten Lunch Baby
19-month-old Keaton Davis of Pennellville samples some food from his great-grandmother’s plate on Wednesday. The youngster was at the Church of the Resurrection in Oswego for the annual Lenten lunch.
Oswego Middle School, Ticonderoga Principals Make Short List For Schroon Superintendent Search
Oswego Middle School Principal Bonnie Finnerty is one of two finalists in the search for a new superintendent at the Schroon Lake Central School. On Wednesday, she was informed by the president of the Schroon board of education of the decision. Finnerty was named OMS principal in July 2008.
Oswego Area Escapes Big Snowstorm
According to Bill Gregway, local observer for the national Weather Service, Oswego received 1.2 inches of snow. “There was a lot, an awful lot, to our south and west,” he said. “It caused a lot of accidents and closings elsewhere. For us, it was no big deal.”
Drug Investigation Results In another Arrest
The Oswego City Police Department has made another arrest as a result of the search warrant executed March 4 at 8 Niagara St., which also included “The Pet Store,” 388 W. First St. On March 21, at 1:15 p.m., James W. Libbey-Stone, 23, of 34 E. Albany St., Oswego, was arrested and charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class B felony.




