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Scriba Man Convicted On Felony Drug Charges

July 2, 2015 Contributor

On Thursday, an Oswego County jury convicted Emmanuel A. Frederick, of Scriba, of three separate counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class B Felony, for possessing more than a half an ounce of cocaine and for possessing cocaine and heroin with the intent to sell. Due to his prior felony conviction, Frederick faces a minimum sentence of 2 years and a maximum sentence of 12 years in state prison on each count.

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Crash Injures Four In Minetto

July 2, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The crash resulted in the arrest of James D Meeker Jr., 19, of 1556 CR 8, Fulton. He was charged with DWI, Reckless Endangerment 2nd degree, Reckless Driving, Imprudent Speed, Crossing Road Hazard Markings and Failure to Keep Right.

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June 2015 was a rather cloudy and wet month.

Good Bye, Good Riddance to June 2015

July 2, 2015 Steve Yablonski

June 2015 goes into the weather record book as not the best we’ve ever had. “It was a cool, dark and rather wet month,” according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. “It was not a very nice June at all.” It was 1.7 degrees cooler and precipitation was 3.49 inches above average.

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Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. Declares Dividend

July 2, 2015 Step One Creative

Thomas W. Schneider, President/CEO of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc., the bank holding company of Pathfinder Bank, (NASDAQ: PBHC) (listing: PathBcp) has announced that the Company has declared a cash dividend of $.03 per share on the Company’s common stock relating to the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2015.

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Oswego School Board Names Officers For 2015-16 School Year

July 1, 2015 Steve Yablonski

In a brief reorganizational meeting Wednesday, the Oswego school board appointed its slate of officers for the 2015-2016 school year. Kathleen Allen was re-elected as president. Lynda Sereno was re-elected as vice president. Prior to the meeting, Tom DeCastro and Sereno took the oath of office.

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Youngsters Kick Off Harborfest with Children’s Gala

July 1, 2015 Contributor

The first Oswego Harborfest event of the year will be the annual Children’s Gala in Breitbeck Park on July 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. Children in attendance will enjoy a delicious cake and ice cream social from Port City Café and Bakery as well at P.J.’s Ice Cream and Barlow Concessions.

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Woman Searching For Her Sister

July 1, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Jody Carotenuto of Pennsylvania is looking for her sister; and she’s turned her attention toward Central New York. “I’m looking for my sister, Amy, who was separated from my brother and I in 1971. I found out about her in 1993 when I found our birth parents. I was in total shock,” she said. “According to our birth mother, she told the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services to keep us together.”

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Fireworks lit up the night sky following Saturday's racing.

Oswego Fire Department Urges Caution Near Fireworks

June 30, 2015 Contributor

Independence Day, unfortunately, is one of the busiest days of the year for firefighters. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more fires are reported on the Fourth of July than on any other day of the year and two out of five are fireworks-related incidents. The Oswego Fire Department advises that the best way to enjoy fireworks and prevent injury is to watch a professional show.

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Gilpin’s Retirement Announced by Oswego Health

June 30, 2015 Contributor

The Oswego Health Board of Directors announced today (June 30) that Ann C. Gilpin has chosen to pursue an early retirement as president and CEO, effective immediately. Gilpin made this decision, in consultation with the board, so that she may pursue personal and family matters. Operations at all Oswego Health locations will continue to be overseen by the current executive leadership.

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Newly-Formed Group Highlights Fulton

June 30, 2015 Contributor

A volunteer organization calling itself Fulton FYI has just been formed and is announcing its first event. The community-based group focuses on promoting and connecting people in Fulton with ideas, activities, and events that contribute to improving the quality of life in their community. FYI’s first event will be held on July 9 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall on South First Street.

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