The 15th annual Central New York Great Pumpkin Fest will be held Saturday and Sunday at Washington Square Park. This could be the year someone locally claims the top prize, organizers said. The two-day event will also feature a wide variety of entertainment and activities.
As Salvatore Lanza, the attorney for the Maxwell family, addressed the community during a press conference Friday, he defended the Oswego County Department of Social Services on the family‘s behalf and stressed that the Maxwells do not hold the county responsible for the death of 11-year-old Erin Maxwell. Behind Lanza, a Palermo resident held a sign to say that he does.
Oswego Hospital staff prepares for a situation they hope never happens. Approximately 50 New Vision medical students helped teach members of Oswego Hospital’s staff on Friday. They all took part in a drill to test the adequacy of the hospital’s chemical decontamination plan.
A certificate of death confirms that 11-year-old Erin Maxwell died of asphyxia. What police are investigating as a homicide, the family believes was a tragic accident. Through their attorney, Salvatore Lanza, the Maxwell family spoke out today about Erin’s death, the day she died and about the conditions of their home.
Work to widen the main intersection through the city of Fulton is nearing completion. So far, state Department of Transportation officials say there have been no significant problems with the project. If all goes as expected with the remaining work, it could be wrapped up by mid-November.
The challenger claims the incumbent’s fliers are a waste of taxpayers’ dollars. He dispelled allegations of running a negative campaign. However, Aubertine’s campaign coordinator said Renzi has already gone back on his word and his ads have been negative recently.
All Content Copyright Dot Publishing 2024. All Submissions Become Property of Dot Publishing All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.