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UPDATE: Oswego County Sheriff’s investigators have released the identity of the driver involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Thursday in the Town of Oswego.

The accident happened on West Fifth Street Road in the town of Oswego. The driver of the vehicle was the lone occupant and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The investigation is continuing.

Beth Hilton, executive director of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce dominated the agenda. Councilors OK’d plans for the July 4th parade, farmers’ market and other activities.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer called on Congress to reject legislation that would cut Medicare funding for Upstate NY hospital clinics by $494 million over the next 10 years. The impact to Oswego Hospital would be $2,076,000, according to the senator’s figures.

UPDATE: The operator of the vehicle was identified as 34-year-old Leif T. Adkins from 3567 Lincoln Highway in Kinzers, Pa. The investigation is on-going and charges are pending.

A vehicle crashed into the Mexico Village Hall earlier this afternoon. The driver has been hospitalized; his injuries don’t appear life-threatening, authorities said. The vehicle was reportedly stolen.

There has been a significant amount of interest in the facility, county legislators were told this week. Presently, there is a pretty high level of interest from at least two companies.