While a recent local case regarding children left confined in a vehicle in what is considered extreme temperatures has left the public outraged, Oswego County Sheriff Reuel Todd, explains the repercussions of such charges. There are two types of situations in which these charges happen; either children/people left in a vehicle or an animal left in a vehicle when experiencing extreme temperatures, he said.
The investigation revealed Scott J. O’Connor, 48, from Pennellville, was operating a 1997 Honda motorcycle southbound on Route 481 when he lost control of his motorcycle after rounding a curve. O’Connor was transported to Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, by Mentor Ambulance. He is listed in serious condition, according to State Police.
Amy Tresidder, the Democratic candidate for mayor of Oswego, is eager to debate her Republican opponent. Tresidder, currently a county legislator and a city resident for more than 30 years, said today (Aug. 19) that she’s challenged 24-year-old city councilman Billy Barlow to a moderated debate to be held in September. Barlow’s response was, “anywhere, anytime.”
The two men who were charged in connection with a SUNY Oswego student’s drug overdose death last year were both sentenced to prison. One got the drugs from the other and then sold it to the student, according to the DA
On Tuesday (Aug. 18) at 3:29 p.m., Andrew Lewis Gaurin, 26, of 1580 SR 69, Lot 10, West Monroe, was arrested for two counts of first-degree criminal sex act, a class B felony; first-degree rape, a class B felony; three counts of predatory assault against a child, a class A felony and endangering the welfare of a child.
The hot and humid weather took a turn in the afternoon Tuesday, giving people the cool down they were looking for. The rain started to pour and it had no intention of slowing up for quite some time. Heavy rain and damaging winds swept through the area early Tuesday evening. “We received 0.45-inch of rain from 5 to 5:15 p.m.,” said Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. “Then from about 6:30 to 7 p.m. we got another 0.10-inch.”
At Monday night’s Administrative Services Committee, councilors approved a request to move funds from the General Fund into the Community Development Office. The infusion of cash would enable the department to move forward while exploring opportunities for creating efficiencies and improving operational performance as it moves into fiscal year 2016, the director said.
Health officials suggest people take it a little easier in the heat and humidity. Those most at risk for heat-related illness are young children and the elderly. Those doing any type of strenuous activity in the heat and humidity should be aware of the weather conditions. And listen to what their body is telling them. If you suffer from cramps, get into the shade and rest for a while and have some water to drink.
State Police were called to the Wal-Mart parking lot, East Avenue in Central Square for a reported children left inside a vehicle. When troopers and EMS personnel arrived, they located a silver van with a 4-year-old girl sleeping and a 9-year-old boy inside sweating heavily, according to troopers.
The Oswego County ATV Club recently hosted more than 300 military veterans and their guests for its inaugural “Ride for Veterans.” The event honored wounded domestic and foreign war veterans for their service to our country. The group left the Tailwater Lodge in Altmar and enjoyed a scenic 14-mile ride along Barclay Trail to Kasoag Lake before they returned to the group’s clubhouse in Altmar for a luncheon.
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