Several Oswego DPW workers and dozens of Novelis employees gave up their Saturday to help rebuild the playground in Washington Square (East Park). Not only have they added new and safer equipment but three new flower beds were also added to the park. “It’s going to look really nice when it’s done,” Councilor Eric VanBuren said. “It’s a big change; a big change from what it was.”
An Oswego County jury today (Oct. 23) convicted Richard M. Switts, 40, of Mexico, of six counts second-degree criminal sexual act (Class D violent felony); two counts of second-degree sexual abuse (Class A Misdemeanor); and three counts of third-degree sexual abuse (Class B misdemeanor).
This weekend, volunteers will start fixing up an east side city playground that has been closed due to unsafe conditions. At a special Common Council meeting Thursday, the city paved the way to reopening the city’s playground area located at Fitzhugh Park Elementary School in the near future.
Today’s News: We’ve got the previews for today’s big games along with a reminder about the importance of breakfast in the Friday edition of RaiderNet Daily.
Anyone looking to use public space or services in the future had better make sure their bills are paid up. Everybody that comes in with a request to use public space or any city services should show proof that their taxes are current, the First Ward Councilor proposed.
The annual payments under the town’s PILOT program with the Metropolitan Water Board end this year, but the development realized in the Town of Oswego since the installation of such water service has, since its initiation, provided many new taxpayers, both individuals and businesses, to shoulder our burden of annual municipal expenses. The town board has decided to make up for the loss of the PILOT revenue over two years.
Today’s News: A big win for boys’ soccer and an interview with the new GRB safety officer as well as a look at a player the Raider football team has to stop on Friday in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
The city of Fulton could save a quarter-million dollars each year with more energy efficient street lights but a state roadblock makes it impossible for the local municipality to make the change. “It’s wrong,” Fulton resident Dennis Merlino said. “We should be allowed to change a light bulb.”
A search warrant was executed on the residence of Martin E. Madden in the town of Volney following an investigation conducted by the Oswego County Drug Task Force, the Fulton City Police Department and the Oswego County Sheriff’s Department. The search warrant reportedly resulted in the discovery of 27 marihuana plants and more than two pounds of processed marihuana and fireworks within his residence and outbuildings, it was announced Oct. 22.
Today’s News: The results from last night’s girls sectional game, and interesting columns about fast foods and nutrition and the effect the media plays on our self-image are all in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
All Content Copyright Dot Publishing 2024. All Submissions Become Property of Dot Publishing All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.