Local and state officials gather in Oswego this morning for a forum on finding better ways to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
State Senator Patty Ritchie (R-Oswegatchie) organized the discussion after this summer’s large-scale outbreak of the disease claimed the life of a 4 year old girl from New Haven.
“I don’t want any other family to have to go through what Maggie Wilcox’s family has gone through,” Ritchie said in a September interview.
Questions that focused on the candidates’ vision for supporting and working with the non-profit organizations that serve the Oswego community. In particular, questions dealt with cultural – heritage tourism, the arts as an economic development tool and community services provided by non-profit organizations.
Project will rehabilitate historic Brosemer Brewery into affordable housing. Renovations include a new elevator, tenant community room and computer lab, on-site rental office, laundry facilities and several units targeted for the physically handicapped.
Sun shined on a memorable Homecoming
Also today: Exchange student Valeriya Kleutsova came to Bodley from Tyumen, Russia, and has enjoyed her first five weeks as a Fultonian.
On Oct. 11, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office became involved in an investigation that revealed a meth lab production operation. Deputies responded to 459 County Route 41 in the Town of Mexico on a report of suspicious items in the home.
Police say the suspect, while in the process of committing a larceny from a vehicle, was confronted by a property owner. The suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended following a brief struggle in which the victim was struck in the head.
Wow, what a stretch of great weather! How much longer can it last? Probably not too long.
Three police officers and retired sergeant were recognized at Tuesday’s council meeting for their life-saving efforts late last month.
The 2012 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Selection Tour visited Oswego High School Tuesday night. During an 8:30 p.m. ceremony, immediately following practice for the Marching Buccaneers, they officially announced the selection of mellophone player Gina Bartholomew and drummer Jeffrey Murray to the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band.
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