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Today (Dec. 8), Richard M. Switts, 40, of Mexico, was sentenced by the Hon. Donald E. Todd, Oswego County Court, to 10.5 years in state prison and 10 years post-release supervision based upon his conviction for multiple sexual offenses. On October 23, a jury convicted Switts of five counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the Second Degree (Class D Felony), two counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree (Class A Misdemeanor), and three counts of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree (Class B Misdemeanor).

Student Charged In Credit Card Theft

Kevin B. Figaro, 21, of Onondaga Hall on campus and the Grand Concourse in the Bronx is accused of stealing a credit card from another resident of Onondaga Hall and using it to order food.

A sign from a previous winter season's alternate parking ban

Oswego’s Alternate-Side Winter Parking Restriction Starts Tuesday

The “Alternate-Side Parking Restriction” will be in effect, commencing Tuesday, December 9, at 1 a.m.
During such time as the parking restriction is imposed, the parking of any vehicle on any city street or highway from 1 to 6 a.m. on an even numbered side of the street on an odd calendar day, or an odd numbered side of the street on an even calendar day, shall be prohibited.

Enter to Win the Oswego County Fishing and Hunting Guide Photo Contest

The Oswego County Promotion and Tourism Office announces a new photo contest for all shutterbugs. Winning pictures will be featured in the new Oswego County Fishing and Hunting Guide, which will be published in 2015. The contest is open to county residents and non-residents, as long as the photos are taken in Oswego County within the last three years.

A busy weekend for Raider sports teams

Today’s News: Ski Club is counting the days, and the annual Guidance financial aid night is tonight in the Monday edition of RaiderNet Daily.

December 7, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Dozens brave Lake Ontario's cold water at the 2014 Polar Plunge.

Oswego Committee OKs Oswego Polar Plunge Request

The event, being planned for the end of March 2015, helps raise funds and awareness of Special Olympics New York. In the past, members of the Common Council have participated. Two members have been nominated to take part in the 2015 plunge. Special Olympics is the largest amateur sports organization in the world.

State Police seek public assistance with identifying burglary suspect

The New York State Police in Pulaski are attempting to identify a subject depicted in the security photographs below regarding two burglaries that were reported in the town of Amboy (Panther Lake, NY) during November 2014.

Fulton Police Charge Man in Larceny of Galisano Children’s Hospital Donation Jar

Fulton Police today (Dec. 5) arrested Mark Isdell, of Fulton, following a report of a person who stole the Galisano Children’s Hospital Donation Jar from the counter of Burger King. According to police, on November 24, at about 9:30 p.m., Isdell walked into Burger King located at 204 S. Second St., and stole the Jar containing approximately $50 in donation money.

College Student Facing Felony Charge

SUNY Oswego University Police at 2:40 a.m. today (Dec. 5) charged Ryan P. Ortolano, 21, of 270 W. Bridge St. in Oswego and Ehmer Drive in Lagrangeville with a felony count of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Additional charges include driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC of .08 or more, speeding, failure to keep right and driving an uninspected vehicle.

St. Lawrence County DA Rain Denies Allegations

St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary E. Rain on Thursday issued a statement saying she “unequivocally denies” allegations she improperly used a former county jail inmate to obtain a signed confession from a now-convicted child molester. The Watertown Daily Times shares its coverage with us.