Eight years ago one misstep resulted in a life-changing event, a fall from a 13-foot balcony left Greg Callen with paralysis of the lower half of his body. While the next a couple years brought periods of depression and soul searching Greg eventually began working on living independently. He moved to Syracuse. He accepted a friend’s suggestion to checkout Syracuse Fliers Wheelchair Sports.
Some lingering clouds early today. Then mostly sunny, breezy and cool. High in the upper 60s.
UPDATE: Smooth Opening for New School Year; Some Transportation Concerns Raised Opening day of the 2013–14 school year resembled a large family reunion all across the district. Students exchanged hugs and high-fives at all the schools as friends were reunited after the hot and humid summer. They compared notes about their new teachers and classes as well as about how they spent their summer.
The NYS Department of Health has notified the Oswego County Health Department that more evidence of the Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile viruses was found in collections taken August 28. Four mosquito pools tested positive for EEE. They include one in the town of New Haven, two in the Toad Harbor Swamp area of West Monroe, and one near the village of Central Square. Two pools near the village of Central Square tested positive for WNV.
The meeting was the result of a request made by Interim Superintendent of Schools Gary Mix as he has asked the board to gather to approve the appointment of a new school business administrator.
Not that many years ago, scores of anglers stood shoulder to shoulder in the Oswego River reeling in lunkers. Over the years, due to several factors, fishing in the Oswego River has petered out considerably. Now, city officials are looking for ways to revive the sport.
State Police in Fulton are investigating a personal injury accident that occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. Tuesday on State Route 3 in the town of Hannibal. The driver was taken to Oswego Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, troopers said.
Over the Labor Day weekend, the Oswego City Police Department deployed additional personnel to address quality of life concerns in residential neighborhoods. This detail consisted of marked, unmarked and foot patrols. A total of 33 individuals were arrested as a result of the detail.
The Friends of Fort Ontario will host an Arts, Crafts, and Kites Festival Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the spacious and historic grounds outside the old fort. Admission to the festival is free while normal admission fees will apply to those who wish to tour the old fort. Kite experts from around the United States and Canada and noted kite historian Thom Shanken will be on hand to assist kite fliers of all ages and abilities.
Breezy, cooler and less humid today with more clouds than sun. High near 70 with a chance of showers.
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