Oswego Daily News
Scozzafava Puts Campaign On Hold
Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava is putting her campaign for Congress on hold because her father is ill.News
Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava is putting her campaign for Congress on hold because her father is ill.
Oswego Daily News
Mercedes Niess Announces Candidacy For County Legislator 15th District
Mercedes Niess announces her candidacy for County Legislator of the 15th District. She is running in the Democratic Primary and as an Independent candidate for the seat currently held by Lee Walker
Oswego Daily News
Board Updated On School Construction Work
The OHS cafeteria and kitchen should be ready to go on opening day of the new school year. Work on other schools is also coming along well, according to the project manager. They are even looking to eliminate the water problem at Fitzhugh Park Elementary once and for all.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Town Couple Charged With Assault, Endangering
Following a month-long, joint investigation between the Oswego County Sheriff’s Department and the Oswego County Department of Social Services Child Protection Unit, sheriff’s investigators have announced the arrest of an Oswego Town couple.
Fulton Daily News
Hannibal Roof Repair Work Under Budget, On Time
The roof repair project at Kenney Middle School in Hannibal is coming in under budget so far.
Outside construction official Phil Wise told the Board of Education Wednesday night that the $330,000 project has come in about $52,000 under budget. About $48,000 of the surplus remains.
Oswego Daily News
School Board Debates ‘Social Promotion’
Board member claims that many students have been promoted to the next grade level before they are academically prepared. It contributes to the district’s dropout and low graduation rates, he said, adding, “I think social promotion is an absolute abject failure.”
Fulton Daily News
Construction Workers Find Surprises Under The Sidewalk At Lanigan Elementary
You wouldn’t believe what they found under the sidewalk at Lanigan Elementary School. Workers tore up the sidewalk as part of the renovation work being done over the next two years in every district building. The ground below the sidewalk wasn’t solid enough to suit the builders, so they dug deeper.
And that’s when they found…well…read the article and find out.
Oswego Daily News
Horse Contracts EEE in Oswego County
Public Health Director Dr. Dennis Norfleet said the horse was exposed to the virus during the middle of July. The horse was humanely euthanized and a tissue specimen was submitted to the New York State Health Department’s Wadsworth Center lab for testing.
Oswego Daily News
Judge Reduces Bail For Maxwells
An Oswego County Court Judge Tuesday reduced the bail for Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell. It was set at $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond – half what was imposed upon them following their conviction in Palermo Town Court on Saturday night.
Oswego Daily News
Democrats Pick Owens To Run For Congress; Sullivan Was A Finalist
Plattsburgh lawyer Bill Owens will carry the Democratic Party’s endorsement in the race to replace John McHugh as the Congressman representing the North Country.
Democratic party officials from the 11 counties that make up the 23rd Congressional District met in Blue Mountain Lake Monday and settled on Owens after day-long discussions and at least two rounds of voting.