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YOU(th) Decide: Local Agency Joins Forces with the NY Council on Problem Gambling

May 7, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The County of Oswego Council on Alcoholism and Addictions Inc. has received funding from the New York Council on Problem Gambling to carry-out the YOU(th) Decide project in Oswego County. COCOAA has been a part of this project for two years. 2015 marks the fourth year that the NY Council on Problem Gambling has given out mini-grants to local providers in an effort to prevent underage and problem gambling.

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Oswego High School student Zach Bush is congratulated recently by Principal Erin Noto.

OHS Student Wins SkillsUSA State Competition

May 7, 2015 Contributor

Zach Bush, an Oswego High School senior, advanced to the 2015 SkillsUSA National Competition that will be held in Louisville, Kentucky this upcoming June.

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Police: Men Threatened Victim With Gun and Stole Cash

May 7, 2015 Contributor

The arrests stem from an incident that occurred in December 2014 in the town of Constantia. They allegedly held a gun to the victim’s head while traveling in a vehicle and stole cash.

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The Raider Track Teams Win Big

May 7, 2015 Contributor

Today’s News: Looking back on four years, and study tips for the upcoming tests are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Quality Harborfest Anticipated Despite Financial Challenges

May 7, 2015 Contributor

“The goal of Oswego Harborfest is to draw attention to our community and its beautiful harbor, while at the same time providing something special for the residents of our area,” said Oswego Harborfest Executive Director Doug Buske. The 28th annual festival is rapidly approaching, but the task of providing a quality admission-free event is a challenge.

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Colorful geraniums at Oliver Paine Greenhouses.

Local Greenhouses Help Residents Prepare for Spring Season

May 6, 2015 Steve Yablonski

“April showers bring May flowers,” that’s how the old saying goes. With May comes the much anticipated colors of spring; bright, beautiful flowers and gardens. “After our awful winter, it’s nice to see color. Even just green!” said Cindy Paine, who owns Oliver Paine Greenhouses with her husband, Oliver. Local greenhouses and gardens are preparing for the warm weather that makes it possible to grow flowers, vegetables and herbs.

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Oswego Man Charged With Rape

May 6, 2015 Contributor

At about 7:44 p.m. Tuesday (May 5), Daniel J. Fleischman, 42, of 24 Birch Lane, Bldg. 2, Apt. B, Oswego, was arrested for first-degree rape, a class B felony, following an incident in the town of Scriba. He allegedly ripped off the victim’s pants and forced the victim to engage in intercourse.

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SUNY Oswego meteorology May graduate Molly Mattot, shown working at college television station WTOP, has already secured a job as an on-air meteorologist for WSTM-3, WTVH-5 and CW-6 in Syracuse, making her one of many Oswego graduates with optimistic forecasts after commencement.

SUNY Oswego May Graduates Preparing For Next Stage

May 6, 2015 Contributor

More than 1,700 SUNY Oswego students are eligible to take part in the three commencement ceremonies on May 16, with many already set on their next stage of life. Central New York residents will start recognizing meteorology major Molly Mattot as the weekend morning meteorologist for WSTM-3/WTVH-5 and on the CW-6’s 10 p.m. newscast Mondays through Wednesdays.

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Teacher Appreciation Week Noted in Fulton

May 6, 2015 Contributor

Today’s News: Taking lockdowns seriously, and a tough night for Raider tennis are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Oswego School Board Candidates Grilled

May 6, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The three candidates for the two seats on the Oswego City School District Board of Education answered questions from the public Tuesday night. Tom DeCastro and Lynda Sereno are seeking to retain their seats. Former board member Fran Hoefer is looking to unseat one of them.

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