More than 200 veterans, and civilian men, women and children turned out in force Tuesday morning at Fulton’s Veterans Memorial Park to honor and thank the people who fought for this country.
Dozens turned out Monday to pay tribute to Oswego’s veterans – past and present. This year marked the 96th anniversary of the first observance. The best pay a veteran can receive, LTjg George Hoffman, the MC, pointed out, “is a thank you.”
An expensive laptop computer, sneakers and more than $100 in cash was reported stolen Sunday night from a room in Oneida Hall at SUNY Oswego. On Monday evening, SUNY Oswego University Police arrested Alex Acosta, 19, of Rand Drive in Watertown, and Bryan A. Ortiz, 19, of Woodcrest Lane at Fort Drum.
The Fulton Planning Board received a dose of good news for the community Monday when representatives from Universal Metal Works rolled out a preliminary plan to expand its operations in the cash-strapped city.
The Port City’s oldest commercial building is currently the subject of a lawsuit. On Monday night, the developer and several city residents urged the Common Council to settle the differences and save the historic building. “I remain steadfast in developing this property. I’m here to let you know I embrace this project. I do not want to sue the city (for breach of contract) for I am a true civic minded partner. I have been trying to work with you,” the developer said.
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the New York State Canal Flood Warning System has received $1,483,125 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the installation of rain and stream gauges along the Mohawk River, Oswego River and Upper Hudson River Basin.
The 15th annual fundraiser for the county’s sole Catholic School went to record lengths this year to name a winner. In the end, FSB earned its 8th title out of 15 spelling bees. Both the winners and runners-up vow to return in 2015 – and win!
At 11:25 a.m. today (November 7), the Oswego Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 126 Liberty St. Two occupants of the residence escaped on their own and were evaluated at the scene. One firefighter suffered a lower extremity injury and was transported to Oswego Hospital. The home suffered extensive damage throughout.
A search warrant was conducted on the residence of Helen Ann Holbrook-Mace, 52, of Fulton, following an investigation by the Oswego County Drug Task Force and the Fulton City Police Department. The search warrant resulted in the discovery of more than an eighth of an ounce of cocaine, two different types of unlawfully possessed prescription medications, packaging, scales and a small amount of marihuana, according to police.
After a day of feasting with family and friends, Oswego is planning a new way to kick off the holiday season. Light Up Oswego, a new event to take place on November 29, is being planned by local community members in cooperation with the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau. This is a free family event meant to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the holiday season together as a community.
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