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The Coalition to Combat Adolescent Substance Abuse is holding its meetings at Farnham Family Services. They have begun to develop and will implement strategies and policy changes that are focused on reducing identified risk factors and increasing identified protective factors. They are seeking federal grant money to assist the cause.

The victim, a male in his mid 20s, reported that he was jumped by two men who beat him and then stole his phone and cash. Initial investigation revealed suspects whose vehicle was stopped by responding New York State Police unit. After further investigation and interviews, two men were arrested and charged in the robbery.

Assemblyman Will Barclay said today (Jan. 28) that whoever the new Speaker will be, he or she must embrace reforming the Assembly rules and help pass meaningful ethics reform. Barclay said the time is now for change in light of last night’s announcement that Sheldon Silver will resign as Speaker amidst the charges of public corruption.

With an icicle dip, chili walk, ice fishing, snowshoe run, and sled dog competitions, Oswego County’s northern communities will celebrate winter’s rugged beauty in a flurry of activities the weekend of Feb. 6, 7 and 8. The public is welcome to join in.

Even though the matter wasn’t on the agenda for this week’s Common Council meeting, a handful of residents continued the discussion regarding the city’s noise ordinance and possible waivers. The First Ward councilor used an air horn to demonstrate just how loud 90+ decibels really is. And again, no action was taken on the issue.