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Fulton Man Charged With Providing Two Minors With Marijuana

March 28, 2016 Contributor

On March 26, at approximately 7:59 p.m., State Police from Fulton observed an occupied vehicle parked with the engine shut off, in the Town of Oswego Office Building on County Route 7. The trooper stopped to conduct a welfare check on the occupants and ensure they did not need assistance. Upon approaching the vehicle the trooper smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming out of the vehicle, according to the report.

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Fulton Man Charged With Felony Driving While Intoxicated

March 28, 2016 Contributor

On Sunday March 27, at approximately 1:19 a.m., State Police in Fulton stopped a vehicle on State Route 481 in the town of Volney, for failing to dim its headlights and operating erratically. Investigation at the scene determined the operator, Robert A. Wavle, 40, of Fulton, was intoxicated, according to police.

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Woman Arrested Following Domestic Dispute in Granby

March 28, 2016 Contributor

On Friday at approximately 6:28 p.m., State Police in Fulton were dispatched by the Oswego County 911 center to a domestic dispute at a home on State Route 48 in the town of Granby. After investigating the incident, Cheryl L. Pitre, 64, stands accused of threatening a family member with a steak knife.

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Oswego County Land Bank Corporation Meets to Elect Officers

March 28, 2016 Contributor

The newly-formed Oswego County Land Bank Corporation met March 21 to elect officers and officially develop and approve policies and procedures. The corporation is a nonprofit entity whose purpose is to facilitate the return of vacant, abandoned and tax delinquent properties to productive use. This was the first official meeting of the new corporation.

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A View of Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt

March 27, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Hundreds Of Easter Eggs Grabbed in Minutes at West Park More than 1,600 people descended on Oswego’s West Park Saturday in search of Easter eggs filled with special goodies. A children’s parade got the festivities […]

Oswego Man Identified As Victim of Mexico Crash

March 27, 2016 Contributor

UPDATED: The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office says 51-year-old Michael J. Fredette of Oswego was pronounced dead at University Upstate Hospital on March 26 following a rollover crash in Mexico Saturday evening. The driver, 51-year-old Douglas B. Horton of Mexico, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, deputies said.

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the Cahill’s Fish Market/Walton & Willett Stone Stor

Appeals Court Upholds City’s Ownership Of Cahill Building

March 26, 2016 Contributor

The New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department, unanimously affirmed a lower court ruling that dismissed a legal claim by local developer Thomas Millar asserting his ownership of the historic Cahill Building. The appellate ruling means that the city of Oswego retains title to the property located along the Oswego River, Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (March 26).

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Jessica Jorgensen-Howard receives a supply of diapers for her baby from Amber Shumway of Oswego County Opportunities after her regular check-in. Jessica is one of more than 30 women who have volunteered to participate in an innovative new program, “Smoke Free for My Baby and Me.” This initiative is aimed at reducing smoking rates among pregnant women through clinic-based best practices, peer support, monitoring and incentives such as free diapers.

‘Smoke Free For My Baby and Me’ Program Marks Successful First Year

March 25, 2016 Contributor

Nearly three-quarters of the women who participated in the “Smoke Free for My Baby and Me” program were able to quit smoking, the Oswego County County Health Department reported today (March 25). The project, which was implemented last May, is a partnership among several community agencies. Initial findings reveal a 73 percent success rate among participants to quit smoking.

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Lieutenant Jason Delano promoted to Deputy Chief

March 25, 2016 Contributor

At a special meeting of the Fire and Police Commission, 19-year-veteran Police Lieutenant Jason Delano was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief. Delano will be replacing current Deputy Chief Thomas Abelgore who recently announced his retirement.

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2 Housing Rehabilitation Grants Totaling $450,000 to Aid Homeowners in Oswego County

March 25, 2016 Contributor

The New York State Affordable Housing Corporation recently approved two grants in the amounts of $250,000 and $200,000 to the Oswego Housing Development Council to help finance home improvements for 30 single-family homes in Oswego County. The grant is part of a program designed to stabilize and preserve the county’s existing housing stock.

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