Parents should know that they can refuse to have their children take the state tests, he told the school board Tuesday night. Some NYS Regents have also spoken out against the testing procedure and how teachers are evaluated, he added. Superintendent Ben Halsey said the district is considering a compromise so as not to violate the commissioner’s regulations regarding the testing and evaluations.
When it comes to the future of United Way it’s all about helping others. That’s the vision of new executive director of United Way of Greater Oswego County Patrick Dewine. A native Oswegonian, Dewine is well versed in the United Way’s mission and shares the agency’s vision of building stronger communities by ending hunger, helping children and youth succeed, and improving Oswego County’s overall health and well being.
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The school board and superintendent will meet Thursday for a workshop aimed at hammering out details of the 2015-16 budget. The district is also talking with the city police department regarding renting space at the Education Center.
The end of the spring semester of classes at SUNY Oswego last year was celebrated by some students, residents and visitors participating in the “Bridge Street Run.” This unsanctioned, event in the city of Oswego was the source of many areas of concern, ranging from disruptive behavior to dangerous and unhealthy decision making, according to Mayor Tom Gillen. “This year, the city fully supports SUNY Oswego’s efforts to redirect the celebratory atmosphere by presenting the SUNY Oswego Ozfest. Our hope is that, by working together, we can develop this event into a dynamic and fun weekend that will take advantage of all that Oswego has to offer, while providing the structure and oversight necessary to help reduce the problem behaviors of years past,” the mayor said.
Prosecutors in the Heidi Allen hearing hoped to wrap up their final witnesses by mid week. However, a DNA test on a knife found in Michael Bohrer’s apartment in 2014 could take up to 30 days to return with results; further prolonging the hearing that could define the future of Gary Thibodeau, the man prosecuted for her disappearance in 1994. Thibodeau has been behind bars for Allen’s abduction for 21 years.
UPDATE: The two suspects have reportedly been identified.
The Fulton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals in regard to a larceny investigation at a local grocery store.
Nonprofits big and small received grants totaling $410,000 from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation in the first of three 2015 grant rounds at its March board meeting. Projects reach a wide range of people and organizations that focus on education, community revitalization, economic growth, nutrition and fitness, and capital campaigns.
Who is responsible for sidewalk repair was discussed for more than 10 minutes at Monday night’s Planning and Development Committee. In the end, councilors left the door open for further discussion; but, took no action. Third Ward Councilor Mike Todd said the city should have a clear policy regarding who is responsible for repairing sidewalks.
While the Oswego Lighthouse restoration project is well under way, the H. Lee White Maritime Museum committee felt it needed some fresh ideas in order to make the “Love Our Lighthouse” as successful as can be. Those fresh new ideas came in the form of four Oswego university students with a vast arrange of skills. The two seniors of the group are Chris Urato and Jack Gonzalez along with Audrey Diaz and Haliegh O’Sullivan who are both juniors.
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