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Weather Notebook For April 18, 2013
Windy and warm on Friday with a lingering threat of showers. High in the lower 70s.
Junior Girl Scout Plans Soccer Program for Children with Disabilities
Junior Girl Scout Claudia Chetney wants all kids to enjoy the game of soccer as she has had the opportunity to do so for the past nine years. So, when the seventh grader was considering what she would do for her Girl Scout Silver Award, Chetney brainstormed on paper all the areas that she saw a need in her community and came up with helping kids with disabilities play the sports and it seemed only natural to pick the one she knew best.
Oswego Woman ‘Terrified’ For Sister’s Safety Following Bombings
On Monday afternoon, the shock of the Boston Marathon bomb incident was felt all over the nation – including Oswego, NY. Three people were confirmed dead; more than 100 were injured, some very seriously. Port City resident Jennifer Bradshaw’s sister, Michelle Navarroli, had been standing at the finish line, waiting for her fiancé to finish the race. When reports of a bombing at the marathon were broadcast Monday afternoon, Michelle’s family was terrified.
Traffic Stop Results in Drug Arrest
Search incidental to the arrest resulted in the seizure of 20 bags of crack cocaine, having an aggregate weight of 8.2 grams as well as $1,140 in US currency from the driver’s person, police said.
Two Women Facing Methamphetamine charges
Amanda Smith of Hannibal, was arrested for Criminal Possession of Precursors of Methamphetamine, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 7th degree, and Trespass. Stemming from the same investigation, Allison Plumley of Fulton, was arrested for Criminal Possession of Precursors of Methamphetamine and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Weather Notebook For April 17, 2013
Windy and warmer on Thursday and Friday; highs near 70.
Thrive’s Community Incubator hosts the Oswego County CARES Expo
As a part of the Thrive Oswego County Community Incubator initiative, the SUNY Oswego Office of Business and Community Relations will host the Oswego County Community Awareness Regarding Exceptional Services (CARES) Expo. The May 9 expo will showcase a wide range of human services available to Oswego County residents, as well as several mini seminars of community interest.
Council Eyes Making Part of East Fourth One Way
An area business owner said it would improve safety in the area and make it easier for traffic to get onto Utica Street. Second Ward Councilor Shawn Walker said he has received some feedback. He will schedule a town hall meeting to bring everyone together for more input before any decision is made.
Scruton to direct Oswego’s MBA programs
Irene Scruton has joined SUNY Oswego’s School of Business as director of the college’s master’s of business administration programs, announced Richard Skolnik, dean of the school. As Oswego’s MBA director with offices both on the main Oswego campus and at the SUNY Oswego Metro Center in Syracuse, Scruton oversees the full-time and part-time MBA degree programs in management and accounting as well as the online MBA program.
