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Father Fuming Over Lack of Notice

October 2, 2008 Nicole Reome

Fajo EdwardsÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢ father says his family had no idea that Audrey Arnold, the woman convicted this year of causing severe injuries to his son in 2006, was released from the Oswego County jail earlier this month. Now Elroy Edwards says he wants to know why. Undersheriff Robert Lighthall says victim notification is not part of the parole boardÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s requirements for the local condition release program. He noted, too, that Arnold is only the third inmate to receive local conditional release in Oswego County since 2005.

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Neighborhood Watch Goal: Improving Quality Of Life

October 2, 2008 Steve Yablonski

A Neighborhood Watch involves a group of concerned citizens who work together by looking out for one another. Members get to know their neighbors, learn how to make their homes and property more secure, and help reduce and prevent crimes in their neighborhood.

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UniStar Nuclear Energy Submits License Application to NRC for Potential Third Nuclear Reactor at Nine Mile Point

October 1, 2008 Contributor

The next step was taken Wednesday to bring a fourth nuclear plant to Oswego County.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Unistar Nuclear Energy filed papers with the federal government to apply for a license to build and operate a reactor on the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station campus in Scriba.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Unistar still hasn’t decided whether it wants to build the next reactor in Scriba or in Maryland, but the license application is a necessary step forward.

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Arnold Granted Conditional Release

October 1, 2008 Nicole Reome

A former daycare provider who was convicted of endangering the welfare of a child earlier this year has been released from the Oswego County jail. Audrey Arnold, who was found guilty March 31 after a four-day trial, was sentenced to serve one year in jail June 3; convicted of causing injuries to Fajo Edward while he was in her care May 31, 2006. The child’s parents say they were not aware that Arnold had been released, nor were they notified that she was being considered for release.

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Oswego Hospital Awarded $14.4 Million in HEAL NY Funds

October 1, 2008 Nicole Reome

Oswego Hospital learned Tuesday it has been awarded $14.4 million in grant funds that enable the health care facility to make improvements to several key hospital departments in order to support the future healthcare needs of residents in Oswego County. The funding, called HEAL NY (Healthcare Efficiency and Affordability Law for New Yorkers) is designated to meet the mandates of the Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century.

To read the state’s release about the funding, click HERE.

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Board To Consider Two For Superintendent Job

October 1, 2008 Steve Yablonski

The district’s search ended up getting “two very solid school administrators for board consideration,” according to the consultant hired to assist the board. The next step in the process is for the board to interview both candidates next Monday.

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September Was Warmer, Drier Than Normal

October 1, 2008 Steve Yablonski

The average temperature last month was 1.2 degrees warmer than average. Meanwhile, the total precipitation for September was 2.30 inches below average.

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Former Oswego Man Pleads Guilty In Scheme At University Hospital

September 30, 2008 Contributor

Dennis Clavelli and Scott Rivenburgh pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree (class D felony) for their roles in an alleged conspiracy to steal more than $118,000 from SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. Clavelli, 48, formerly of Oswego, was a manager in the hospitalÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Clinical Engineering Department.

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Judge Orders Equipment Sale At Fulton Cogeneration Facility

September 30, 2008 Nicole Reome

Three years since court battles began with Fulton Cogeneration Associates, the Oswego County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) is expecting some relief for money the company has owed under a payment in lieu of tax agreement since March 2005.

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Teen Accused of Exposure Also Faces District Consequences

September 30, 2008 Nicole Reome

A student who was accused of hitting a female student in the face with his penis on a Mexico school bus is facing consequences from both the school district and the justice system.

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