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Oswego Man Sent to Prison for Auburn ‘Ponzi Scheme’
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.
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Concession From Teachers’ Union Helps District Shrink Budget Gap
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.
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Assault Investigation Results In One Arrest
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.
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Judge Postpones Malone’s Sentencing
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.”
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United Way To Thank Those Who Help Others
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.
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Pulaski Double Murder Case Headed To Trial
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
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Oswego Man Arrested, Awaiting Arraignment On Drug Charges
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.
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OHS Student Aaron Callahan Receives National Honor
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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Legislators Updated On 911 Enhancements, 5-Year plan
County legislators recently were updated on the work that’s under way on several of the new radio towers that will play a key role in upgrading Oswego County’s emergency radio communications system. The new interoperable radio system will be used by emergency responders to answer calls in all areas of the county – and across county lines. It will provide 97 percent coverage for portable radios used by emergency responders.
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Oswego Man Facing Drug Charges
A West Third Street resident was arrested after a traffic stop Wednesday. He was charged with possession of marijuana and DWAI-Drugs. Police also seized nearly $4,000 in cash, as well as other property including a 50-inch plasma screen television, at his residence; all alleged to be the proceeds of illegal drug sales.