The driver was stopped at West Fifth and Albany streets for aallegedly utilizing a cellular telephone while operating the vehicle. Further investigation reportedly discovered marijuana inside the vehicle; with more at his residence.
Volunteers are the life blood of the United Way, usually toiling away behind the scenes. However, they were center stage Wednesday at the organization’s annual meeting. Melanie Trexler, executive director of the United Way of Greater Oswego County, gave a heart-felt thank you to all the dedicated individuals who joined together to make the 2010 – 2011 United Way campaign a success. They just passed 90% of their goal and there is still plenty of time left for you to contribute.
The Citizen of Auburn reports that Jamell Morgan, 22, of 2081 County Route 1, Lot 9, Oswego is headed to prison for up to eight years.
Teachers’ union has agreed to a pay freeze for the coming school year. This puts $88,000 back into the school district’s budget, the superintendent noted. The district has come up with a little more than $500,000 in savings elsewhere. The final budget proposal will be presented March 22.
A city man who called police claiming he had been assault was himself arrested over the weekend. In the course of their investigation, police discovered allegedly unlawfully possessed hypodermic instruments in his residence. The assault investigation is on-going.
UPDATED: Oswego County Court Judge Walter Hafner has postponed the sentencing of Joyce Malone until next month. Malone, who was convicted Jan. 24 in the shooting death of her husband, appeared in court today (March 7) with her attorney, James Eby. The defense attorney explained that his client is undergoing treatment for an inoperable cancer. An interruption in the treatments now, he said, “would be life-threatening.”
As part of its 73rd annual meeting on Wednesday, the United Way will pay tribute to the lifeblood of the organization – its many dedicated volunteers. To find out how you can become a volunteer, call 593-1900.
James H. Steen Jr., 40, of 91 Hogsback Road, appeared briefly in Oswego County Court on Friday. He again rejected a plea deal. He is charged with four counts of second-degree murder and one count of first-degree murder
UPDATED: After executing a search warrant at a westside residence and business, Oswego police have taken a 40-year-old city man into custody today. He is currently awaiting arraignment. Drug charges are pending.
Oswego High School student recognized for superior academic achievement by The National Society of High School Scholars. The society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved academic excellence.
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