At its meeting Thursday night, the Oswego County Legislature approved four local laws regarding synthetic drugs. The majority of speakers at the public hearing were in favor of getting rid of these substances. One person spoke in favor of synthetic marijuana. Cigarettes and alcohol were just as dangerous, if not more so, he told the legislators.
As the first endowed faculty member at SUNY Oswego, Mary Rodgers, the Marcia Belmar Willock Professor of Finance, brings three decades of Wall Street experience, an interest in financial history and dedication to opportunities for students.
August graduates and a Vietnam veteran received their high school diplomas during the September 11 Oswego City School District Board of Education meeting. In regular meeting action, the resignation of board member William Myer was accepted by the Board of Education.
Not as warm Friday with a mix of sun and clouds and possible scattered showers.
The United Way of Greater Oswego County began its annual campaign on Wednesday – and this time, it’s personal. Two young men spoke at Wednesday’s campaign kickoff and explained just how personal it really is
At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Donald J. Martin Jr., 35, of 603 County Route 30, Apt. 4, Williamstown, was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child. He is alleged to have smoked Amped in the presence of a child.
“This is not an issue of, ‘We need somebody to come save us’. It’s a matter of doing what’s best for the community,” said Fulton YMCA board member Jeff Grimshaw, who added that the agency is financially sound.
The 23-year-old Oswego native died Sept. 2 in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, the result of “a non-combat related incident.” Tuesday night, people lined both sides of the street for blocks to pay their respects as the hearse carrying his body brought him home again.
Weather permitting, the Oswego County Health Department will conduct aerial spraying tonight, September 11. The aerial spray will begin after 6:45 p.m. If the spraying is postponed due to weather conditions, residents will be notified through the news media and information will be posted at www.oswegocounty.com
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