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Oswego County agencies have recovered nearly $58,000 in welfare fraud since the beginning of the year, thanks to the efforts of the Department of Social Services, District Attorney’s Office and Sheriff’s Office.

Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) hosted her 20th town hall meeting Wednesday at the Fair Haven Fire Hall. “A man who had been in the investment business for more than 40 years walked over to me and said, ‘The only thing the government has ever done for me is stand in my way. It stands in the way of all these people,’” Buerkle said.

Oswego State Athletics Director Timothy G. Hale has announced his upcoming retirement with his last day on campus being today (Aug. 23).

City and college officials will continue their partnership to educate the student population on societal norms and community expectations, while placing a strong emphasis on consequences for disruptive or irresponsible actions both on-campus and off.

The groundbreaking ceremony at Premier Living Suites, an apartment complex designed for college students, was held shortly after noon at 247 W. Utica St. on Wednesday. Premier Living Suites is currently signing leases for the 71 beds in the building.  It should be ready to open in time for the fall 2013 semester.

On Tuesday, the Oswego City Police Department’s Anti-Crime Team executed a search warrant at 136 W. Seneca St., Oswego. Investigators discovered an illegal outdoor marijuana grow, according to police. Several plants were seized which yielded an aggregate weight of 2.85 pounds.

They allegedly received more than $3,000 during the months of May 2008 until December 2008 from the Oswego County Department of Social Services they weren’t entitled to.