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Schroon Lake District To Have An Oswego Flavor

April 19, 2011 Steve Yablonski

When Schroon Lake Central School District’s new superintendent takes over on July 1, she will bring a little bit of Oswego with her. At its April 14 meeting, the Schroon Lake board of education unanimously approved hiring Oswego Middle School Principal Bonnie Finnerty as the district’s new superintendent. “She was an effective leader as a building principal. She will be a wonderful superintendent,” said Oswego superintendent Bill Crist.

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Bion Issues Progress Report On Kreider Waste Treatment Installation

April 19, 2011 Contributor

Bion Environmental Technologies is pleased to announce that its Kreider Dairy Farm waste treatment installation is finishing construction and nearing operational startup. Bion has consistently recommended that third party data from the operation of this large-scale installation be a prerequisite for regulatory and public review of its proposed project in Oswego County. It would locate a 72,000-head cattle project somewhere in the county.

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Hannibal Man Provides Inspiration to Others by Continuing Army Career After Ostomy

April 19, 2011 Contributor

The U.S. Army sends us this story today, about Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Bob Cuyler of Hannibal. It’s amazing he’s still in the Army, considering that he had to have his entire colon removed. Cuyler now wears an ostomy bag, tied to his body by a tube. He thought he might be discharged after the surgery. Instead, his determination proved that he’s not only good enough for the Army, and he’s not only good enough for combat, but that his comeback and determination have proven to be an inspiration for others.

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Fulton Lions Club Launches 9th Annual ‘Lions Loot’ Sweepstakes

April 19, 2011 ChirelloMarketing

The Fulton Lions Club recently launched its 9th annual “Lions Loot” sweepstakes, it was announced by club President, Fred Aldrich. The event drawings are scheduled for 1 p.m., Sun. Oct. 16, 2011 at the Fulton […]

Weather Notebook For April 19, 2011

April 19, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Some more April showers fell around the area on Tuesday. There might be some more here and there the rest of the week.

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More Work On Utica Street Bridge To Start Tuesday

April 18, 2011 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego City Police Department wishes to alert citizens that the New York State Department of Transportation will be starting the Utica Street Bridge project on Tuesday. This project, unlike the Bridge Street Project, won’t require a complete closure of the bridge. It is scheduled to be completed in about three months.

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Oswego University Police Arrest Suspected Burglar

April 18, 2011 Steve Yablonski

The suspect was in a student’s dorm room attempting to steal his TV, according to the police report. He isn’t a SUNY Oswego student. He is facing burglary and other charges.

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Oswego Mayor Congratulates Police Chief On Announced Retirement

April 18, 2011 Contributor

Mayor Randolph Bateman would like to congratulate Oswego City Police Chief Michael Dehm on his recently announced retirement, which will take effect on June 1.

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Weather Notebook For April 18, 2011

April 18, 2011 Steve Yablonski

We got some rain over the weekend. But the snow wound up falling some place else

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A Survivor Speaks Out For Other Survivors

April 17, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Amy Quonce_Contact Card The final chapter of Amy Quonce’s book will be written at the end of this week. It covers how her family was affected after her developmentally disabled daughter was abused. The book’s focus is on the aftermath and not on the abuse itself. She will attend The Clean Slate Diaries on Saturday; the event will recognize and honor victims of rape, incest and domestic violence.

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