The Oswego VA Outpatient Clinic celebrated the official opening of its new location Thursday. A large crowd, the majority veterans, was on hand for the ceremony and ribbon cutting at the 437 State Route 104E, Oswego, facility. They will provide service for around 2,200 veterans.
Vets today will surgically repair the jaw of the pit bull puppy surrendered recently to employees at Absolute Auto and Audio in Fulton by a customer. “The jaw was literally hanging from the dog’s head; only held on by skin and some tissue. The bones were completely severed off the dog,†according to its rescuers.
The New York State Department of Transportation reviewed its five-year plan for projects in Oswego County at a public meeting on Wednesday in the Legislative Chambers of the County Office Building.
John Dunsmoor was named board VP. The board also continues to discuss the possibility of redistricting and/or reconfiguration.
As the heat and humidity continues to rise, so does the chance of health problems. Local health professionals offer some tips to keep you cool and safe.
Monday’s high was the first time it has hit 90 degrees since Aug. 17, 2009. The city swimming pool and Lake Ontario were popular spots for man and beast to cool off. The mercury may stay above 90 for the next few days.
Crowds lined West Bridge Street Sunday afternoon to catch a glimpse of the annual Oswego Independence Day Celebration parade. Sunday’s event had something for everyone from marching bands to fire trucks.
The injured puppy was surrendered to Rachel Dean at Absolute Auto in Fulton. “When the vet told me that he could save him, I said, Go for it!’†Rachel said. “They put him on a special diet to get his weight up because he was malnourished. The vet put a muzzle on his jaw; we hope that it heals back together.â€Â If not, Rockford will be transported to Cornell for surgery that could cost as much as $5,000.
Anyone wishing to contribute to Rockford’s recovery may do so at Fruit Valley Vet Clinic, 7100 Route 104, Oswego.
At about 2:57 a.m. today (July 2), Oswego Police were dispatched to a residence on East Sixth Street in the city. Upon arrival and initial investigation, it was determined that four men had allegedly engaged an adult male victim in a physical altercation outside the victim’s East Sixth Street residence. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries, police said. The four alleged attackers were arrested a short time later.
The dog was reportedly abused and its jaw is being held on only by tissue and skin. It may require costly surgery.
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