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Two Syracuse Men, Oswego Woman Charged In Crack Cocaine Bust

February 6, 2015 Contributor

During the afternoon hours of Thursday, the Oswego County Drug Task Force conducted an operation which targeted street level narcotic dealers within the city of Oswego. At approximately 5 p.m., a stop of a vehicle suspected of being associated with the illegal possession and sales of crack cocaine occurred at East Fourth Street near East Oneida Street. The four occupants of the vehicle were detained and search warrants were applied for through Oswego City Court. Three occupants of the vehicle were arrested and criminally charged.

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Update: Multi-Vehicle Accident On I-81 in Jefferson County Closes Roadway

February 6, 2015 Steve Yablonski

UPDATE 6 PM – All northbound lanes of I-81 have been re-opened in the Town of Ellisburg
following a multi-vehicle accident and heavy lake-effect snow. Thirty-five vehicles and five tractor trailers were involved in a multi-vehicle accident on I-81 in Town of Ellisburg.. No serious injuries are reported at this time.

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Oswego Salvation Army Graduates First Group In Bridging The Gap Program

February 6, 2015 Contributor

The Oswego Salvation Army graduated three students in the inaugural session of the “Bridging the Gap Between Youth and Community Services” program developed by The Salvation Army. It is also the first time the program has been offered in New York State.

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The Raider Wrestlers Are Tournament Ready

February 6, 2015 Contributor

Today’s News: The dangers of teenage drinking and some reactions to SU’s ban on post season play are in the Friday edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Pet of the Week – Grace

February 5, 2015 Contributor

Grace is a very affectionate, very busy and very happy young lady. She’s not wild about very young children. Note: that is not a character flaw. How many people do you know who avoid toddlers? But she thoroughly enjoys petting from older kids and adults.

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Oswego County Drug Task Force Announces Meth Lab Arrests

February 5, 2015 Steve Yablonski

On Wednesday (February 4), at approximately 5:16 a.m., the Oswego County Drug Task Force with the assistance of the New York State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT) and Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team, executed a methamphetamine related search warrant at 7 Mexico Point Drive West in the town of Mexico.

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A Milestone For GRB’s Recycling Crew

February 5, 2015 Contributor

Today’s News: Wednesday night wins and some factors to consider about tattoos are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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A squirrel hunkers down in a small maple tree on a sunny but freezing January afternoon.

January Weather Was Below Average

February 4, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The temperature was 3.4 degrees colder than average. The precipitation was 1.47 inches below normal. And, snowfall was 19.8 inches off the mark. For the winter, snowfall is 20.5 inches below average.

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Ritchie Secures $50,000 For Fulton Recreational Improvements

February 4, 2015 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced she has secured $50,000 to help the City of Fulton improve recreational opportunities at the city’s Recreation Park. A portion of the capital funding will go towards the construction of a new playground with the remainder funding a kayak launch on Lake Neatahwanta.

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Legislature Chairman Appoints Task Force To Address Community Health, Poverty Reduction in Oswego County

February 4, 2015 Contributor

Oswego County Legislature Chairman Kevin Gardner today (Feb. 4) announced the appointment of a special task force dedicated to improving health and reducing poverty in Oswego County. The Community Health and Poverty Reduction Task Force will serve as a steering committee to work with CZB consulting group of Alexandria, Va., to guide a comprehensive study of programs and services available to help those in need in Oswego County. The task force is chaired by County Legislator Roy Reehil (District 5, Constantia).

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