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Guppy Waives To County Court
The case against a Fulton teenager who was arrested after allegedly causing serious injuries to his 18-month-old daughter will see its next days in a grand jury room. Robby J. Guppy, 17, of 604 E. Broadway, upstairs apartment, was slated to appear in Fulton City Court Wednesday. Instead, his attorney waived the charges to Oswego County Court. Guppy has been free on bail since Aug. 18.
City Seeks Payment Of Delinquent Water Bills
Parents Charged With Child Endangerment
Parents in Sandy Creek have been arrested and their children temporarily removed from their home after an investigation revealed inadequate living conditions. Earl and Shirley Russell are slated to appear in Sandy Creek Town Court Thursday at 7 p.m.
Petition Calls For Commissioner’s Job
A petition has started to circulate around Oswego County, calling for the commissioner of the Oswego County Department of Social Services to step down or be removed from her position in response to the department’s handling of the Erin Maxwell case. Oswego County Administrator Philip Church says while residents are entitled to circulate a petition, it is not likely to cost the commissioner her job.
Alderman, Volunteers Convert Unused Parks Building Into Useable Pavilion
Fulton 6th Ward Alderman Russ Hayden says he was driving around his ward on a recent day. He passed by Vanburen Park on the city’s north side. Balloons tied to the side of the park’s bathroom building caught his eye.
Oswego Teen Charged In LaFayette Burglary Attempt
City To Crack Down On Problem Canines
A First Ward resident details several encounters she has had with dangerous dogs in her area. One attack sent her to the emergency room. Councilors encourage residents to report potentially dangerous dog to the animal control officer.
Judge Reserves Decision On Motions To Suppress Evidence
A judge has reserved decision on several motions to suppress evidence in the case against Cathy L. Scott, the Constantia woman who is accused of killing a motorcyclist in September 2007 while driving drunk. Because of the legislative timeline related to a New York law, the charge that carried the harshest penalty in Scott’s seven-count indictment was dismissed.
Buske Sentenced On Rape Charge
The former Hannibal bus driver who was accused of having sexual intercourse with a teenager has been sentenced to prison time. Jeanine M. Buske, 33, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape and was sentenced to 1-½ to 3 years in state prison. Buske is presently in custody at the Oswego County Correctional Facility, awaiting transfer to a state facility.





