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Weather Notebook For December 20, 2012
Turning blustery and colder Friday as winter returns.
Hundreds Gather In Breitbeck Park To Mourn Sandy Hook’s Victims
“We don’t know them. But, we mourn with them. It’s all one big family now; the whole nation is grieving together,” one woman said. One of the organizers said, “It was just a bunch of us wanting to get together, light some candles, say a pray. And the turnout is just amazing. I am so humbled that my community is so caring.”
State Police Investigate Crash in Volney
The investigation revealed that a 2004 Pontiac Sunfire, driven by Sarah J. Teifke, 24, was eastbound on County Route 45 and a 2004 Western Dump Truck, driven by George D. Preeman, 61, was northbound on State Route 481. The Pontiac Sunfire failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection and was struck by the dump truck on the passenger’s side, troopers said.
Fulton Church Nominated for Historic Places Designation
In nominating the building, the state Board for Historic Preservation wrote of the church, “the 1894 Romanesque-inspired religious building is historically representative of the prominence that the city of Fulton obtained during the late 19th century as a major commercial and manufacturing hub on New York’s canal system.”
Senator Ritchie, Fort Drum Troops Make Holiday Visit To Oswego Child Battling Cancer
On Tuesday afternoon, members of Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain Division visited second grader Julian Ross at his home and made him an honorary sergeant and presented him with a variety of military equipment, including a uniform, a 10th Mountain Division banner and dog tags.
Oswego Committee Recommends Funding CitySourced System
At its meeting Monday night, the Administrative Services Committee recommended transferring $5,000 to cover the cost for the CitySourced materials and equipment. The system will help the city reduce paperwork and create efficiencies, the council president noted.
Historic $5 million gift to name new science complex
A $5 million gift, the largest cash philanthropic gift in SUNY Oswego’s 150-year history, will name the Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation, now under construction and set to open in fall 2013.
As Flu Activity Increases, Oswego County Health Department Urges Residents to Stay Home When Sick, Follow Other Preventive Measures
With cases of flu increasing, the Oswego County Health Department is urging residents to stay home if they are sick and follow other preventive measures to limit the spread of the flu.
Weather Notebook For December 17, 2012
Mild with rain possibly changing to snow late on Tuesday