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Fatal Car/Pedestrian motor vehicle accident in the Town of Hastings
The investigation revealed that the operator of the vehicle, Anthony J. Everett, 16 was operating a 2012 Ford southbound on US Route 11 when he struck the victim, identified as Michele Corsette, 24 who was walking southbound on the west shoulder of US Route 11.
Ritchie Announces $85,000 In Grants To 25 Area Libraries
The libraries – 15 in Jefferson County, six in St. Lawrence and four in Oswego County – will share $85,000 in special funding that’s in addition to a $4 million increase in state budget aid for libraries statewide. The Oswego County libraries are: Parish Public Library, Phoenix Public Library, Pulaski Public Library and Williamstown Library.
Weather Notebook For June 26, 2013
It’s still going to be hot and humid today. A chance of showers early then some sunshine later this afternoon. Highs in the low to mid 80s.
Oswego County Health Department Warns of Rabies
The Oswego County Health Department announces June is Rabies Awareness Month in New York State. The staff is working with the NYS Department of Health to raise public awareness about the dangers of rabies.
Councilor: City Needs To Step Up Code Enforcement
The Third Ward Councilors said one way the city can increase its revenues and improve the quality of life at the same time is by vigorously cracking down on repeat code violator and collecting fines. It’s time to look “long and hard” at the way the city enforces its codes and possibly make some changes, Councilor Mike Todd said.
Former ‘Lost Boy’ Connects Real-Life to Learning at FJHS
Through the Expeditionary Learning’s Common Core ELA Curriculum, FJHS students read the novel A Long Walk to Water and learned about a world that is on the continent of Africa, in the country of South Sudan, and during a time when children as young as six fled their villages and left their parents to escape war and starvation. In conjunction with the novel and classroom activities, former ‘Lost Boy’ Chol Majok was invited to share some of his personal experience with the students during a recent visit.
Weather Notebook For June 25, 2013
Hot and humid today. A chance of showers early. Then, a few more showers or thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs 85 – 90. Slightly cooler near the lake.
Former Oswego Resident Donates ‘Circus’ To RR Museum
The circus is coming to town, thanks to a former Port City resident. David H Dice said he is giving the Oswego Railroad Museum the circus layout he built over the last few years. “I want people to in joy it. My grandchildren and there children and family can see it and say, ‘My Grandfather made this.’ I am so happy to be able to do this,” he said.
Morningstar in Oswego Helps Make Dream Come True
Setting goals and helping others achieve their goals is always rewarding. For former Morningstar Residential Health Care resident David Jones, reaching his goal was not just rewarding, it was life-changing.
