Oswego Daily News
Thunderstorm Downs Trees In Oswego Park, Wire Down Elsewhere
Wednesday’s severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in Oswego’s Breitbeck Park.
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Nine Mile Point Unit I Returned To Service
Operators returned Nine Mile Point Unit 1 to full power on Tuesday, September 8, following repairs to a steam valve that closed during routine testing on Friday, September 4. Skilled technicians completed the repairs and performed comprehensive tests before returning Unit 1 to service.
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Parish Woman Charged With Welfare Fraud
On Sept. 8, at 5 p.m., Sonya J. Fellows, 29, of 3250 SR 69, Parish, was arrested by sheriff’s deputies for third degree grand larceny, a class D felony; third degree welfare fraud, a class D felony; and five counts of first degree offering a false instrument for filing, a class E felony.
Oswego Daily News
Grassroots Group Continues Fight To Save Cahill’s
The Administrative Services Committee spent the majority of its time Tuesday on an item that wasn’t on the agenda. The fate of the Cahill Building is on the minds of hundreds of people. And, Tuesday night a large contingent of those supporting preservation of the historic structure gave the committee an earful. Austin Wheelock, president of the Heritage Foundation, board member of the Oswego Renaissance Association and an economic developer with Operation Oswego County, said he has heard there are multiple offers on the building. He urged the councilors to “consider all proposals to rehabilitate the Cahill Building.”
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Grassroots Efforts Under Way To Raise Awareness of Suicide Prevention
Jamie Leszczynski is making strides to assist those who have gone through what she’s experienced and, hopefully, save others from the ordeal. She lost her brother to suicide 13 years ago. “For the past five years I have been working with a close group of others that have lost someone to suicide to plan a community 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness,” she said. Stride to Save Lives gets under way Sept. 19 at SUNY Oswego. Runners, walkers and mental health advocates, will gather to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
Oswego Daily News
Counseling & Healing Arts of Oswego County Presents Annual Suicide Prevention Event
Runners and walkers, including suicide survivors and mental health advocates, will gather to raise awareness for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention as they participate in the Suicide Prevention “Stride to Save Lives.” The annual event is being presented by Counseling & Healing Arts of Oswego County this year. Proceeds raised will benefit SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education.
Oswego Daily News
OCO’s Community Based Family Care Program Offers Comfort to Residents and Providers
Every morning, when Diane Zeller enters her kitchen she is greeted with the aroma of fresh brewed coffee and a friendly ‘good morning.’ As a certified home provider for Oswego County Opportunities’ Community Based Family Care Program, Zeller has opened her heart and home to two of the program’s adult residents.
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Oswego Man Charged For Allegedly Assaulting Police, EMT
SUNY Oswego University Police Thursday night (Sept. 3) arrested Joshua R. Patterson, 24, of 104 W. Cayuga St. in Oswego and charged him with four counts of second-degree assault, among other charges. Police received a call of a suspicious person on the lakefront outside Scales Hall shortly after 11 p.m. Sept. 3. An officer approached Patterson, who gave a false name and became belligerent, the officer said.
Fulton Daily News
Fulton Police Charge Woman With DWI While Having a Child in the Vehicle
On September 3, at approximately 8:28 p.m., Fulton Police were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident near the intersection of State Route 3 and State Route 481 in the city of Fulton. Through the investigation it was found that two vehicles were involved in the accident and the suspect vehicle had left the scene.
Oswego Daily News
Four Lake Ontario Counties Join Together to Submit Application for National Marine Sanctuary
“Southeastern Lake Ontario is eligible for consideration due to the age, type and preserved state of numerous historic shipwrecks and many other features,” said Oswego County Administrator Phil Church, who acted as the emcee for the announcement. “Our goal in seeking an NMS designation is to establish international recognition for the unique features of the region and increase economic, recreational, scientific research and educational activities.”