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Smith Wins Fulton Common Council Primary; Incumbent Legislator Gearsbeck Loses GOP Backing

September 16, 2009 Contributor

Former Fulton Alderman Dana Smith won the right to make a second try for the Common Council.Ã‚Â He won Tuesday’s Republican primary election against former Common Council President Ken Myers, 59-37.

We’ve got the full list of results from around the county.

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New Principal Named At OHS

September 16, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Patricia Oughterson, of Oswego, was appointed principal effective today (Sept. 16). She is the second female principal in the history of OHS.

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Oswego County Resident Dies Of Eastern Equine Encephalitis

September 15, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department confirmed today (Sept. 15) that an Oswego County resident who was ill with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has died. Two earlier cases of human EEE in New York State were also fatal. One occurred in 1971 and the other was in 1983.

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Judge Questions ‘Depraved Indifference’ Indictment

September 15, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Out of the presence of the jury, Judge Walter Hafner and DA Donald Dodd debate legal issues relating to Alan Jones’ murder charge. Jones is accused of killing his 11-year-old stepsister last summer.

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Primary Day Finds Two Former Aldermen Squaring Off, Several Legislature and Supervisor Primaries

September 15, 2009 Contributor

Two former Fulton Aldermen meet head-to-head today as they try to make political comebacks.

Ken Myers and Dana Smith are on the ballot in today’s primary election. They’re vying for the right to run for Alderman in Fulton’s Fourth Ward.

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After Nathan Wienk’s Guilty Plea, School District Decides Whether He Keeps A Job

September 15, 2009 Contributor

Because Nathan Wienk neither admitted guilt to the original charge nor was found not guilty of all charges, the outcome of the court case puts the onus on the school district’s internal investigation to decide Wienk’s future with the school.

“It’s certainly a cause for concern,” Superintendent of Schools Bill Lynch said of Monday’s plea.Ã‚Â “But I don’t want to get ahead of myself.”

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Fulton Common Council Meets Tonight

September 15, 2009 Contributor

A quiet night at the Council, at least as far as the agenda is concerned. Click the story to see the agenda.Ã‚Â Public comment is always welcome at the meeting.

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State Troopers Take The Stand In Jones Case

September 14, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Two members of the State Police testified today (Sept. 14) regarding their interaction with Alan Jones last August. They explained what Jones told them regarding his stepsister’s death. However, when they gave opinions in their answers, the defense objected. The jury can’t hear opinions regarding Jones’ demeanor because it is not part of the theory of the crime, the judge explained.

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Oswego Fire Department Responds To Gas Leak

September 14, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego Fire Dept responded to a natural gas Leak at the intersection of East First and Oneida streets 10:42 a.m. today (Sept. 14). A construction worker working with heavy equipment struck the 4-inch high-pressure gas line, causing the release of natural gas.

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Teacher Pleads Guilty To Lower Charge In Photo Case

September 14, 2009 Contributor

Nathan Wienk, an art teacher at Fulton Junior High School, pleaded guilty today in Fulton City Court to a reduced charge of harassment.Ã‚Â His guilty plea avoided a trial on charges he used his cell phone camera to take pictures of female colleagues without their knowledge.

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