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Dozens Weigh In On School Budget Plan
More than three dozen speakers voiced their concerns Tuesday night regarding possible budget cuts for the 2014-15 school year. The district’s projected revenue for the next school year is $79.8 million and projected expenses are $81.5 million – a gap of $1.7 million. The school board will continue to discuss all its options prior to when they have to adopt a budget. The next regular meeting will be April 22. The public vote is set for May.
Registered Sex Offender Charged In Sexual Assault
On April 7, Earl C. Dedeaux, 41, of West Second Street, Fulton, was arrested after an investigation by the Fulton Police Department and charged with the following crimes: Attempt to Commit Crime/Rape 1st; Strangulation 2nd; Assault 2nd; and Unlawful Imprisonment 1st. He is accused of attempting to forcibly engage in sexual intercourse with the victim.
Teens Enter Not Guilty Pleas, Bail Set at $100,000
The teenagers accused of killing a town of Granby man entered not guilty pleas in Oswego County Court Monday during their first appearance before Judge Donald Todd.
With the first request to set bail, Assistant District Attorney Matthew Bell said, “The defendant has no criminal record and no warrant history. The people have no objection.”
The benefits of being a volunteer
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Inspection Fees Spark Debate On Committee Floor
Several Oswego landlords spoke out Monday night against the possibility of hiking the rental inspection fee from $10 to $50. The inspections must be done as a matter of public safety, councilors said. The landlords present had rentals that were “clean as a whistle” but others are not in good condition and could be a fire waiting to happen, one councilor pointed out.
Oswego PD Announce Narcotic Arrests
On April 4 at approximately 1:59 p.m., investigators with the Oswego City Police Department’s Anti-Crime Team with the assistance of the Fulton Police Department stopped a vehicle on South First Street at State Route 481 in the city of Fulton pursuant to a search warrant execution. The two adult occupants of the vehicle were arrested.
Children’s Museum of Oswego to host ‘Bash the Trash Recycling Remix’
The Children’s Museum of Oswego will host the highly unique musical group, Bash the Trash Environmental Arts, on April 12 starting at 2 p.m. Bash the Trash builds, performs and educates with musical instruments made from reused and repurposed materials. The event will be held on the SUNY Oswego campus in the Hewitt Union Ballroom, with free, easily accessible parking.
Oswego Police Seek Help In Locating Missing Man
The Oswego City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a reportedly missing person. Charles J. Rice was last seen during the early morning hours of Friday April 4 at a relative’s home within the city of Oswego. He is approximately 6 feet tall and weighs 190 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Future Oswego County Leaders Meet the Media
Future leaders of Oswego County focused their attention on media interaction during Leadership Oswego County’s meeting Friday and Oswego County Today was there. In its 21st year, Leadership Oswego County is an annually selected group of county residents who make a nine-month commitment to learn more about how to become effective leaders for the future.
