Earlier this month, the mayor proposed to make permanent the City of Oswego Residential Home Improvement Tax Exemption, a tax break to encourage home improvement projects. And, he also proposed a new local law that provides a similar tax exemption for businesses within the city of Oswego that improve, expand or renovate their property. Monday night, the council OK’d both.
State Police arrested Frederick L. Converse, 42, from Phoenix, for Unlawful surveillance 2nd degree (E-felony). Converse is accused of taking photos of a nude female in a residence without her knowledge or consent, police said today (March 26).
Fulton Block Builders receives support from many community businesses taking them closer and closer to their fundraising goal.
The fourth annual Parent University brought community resources together with district families. With more than 30 service providers lining the halls of G. Ray Bodley High School at Saturday’s Parent University, parents learned of the many offerings for families of the Fulton community.
On Sunday, March 25, Troopers stopped a speeding vehicle on County Route 4 in Scriba. Troopers determined the operator, Jamie M. Bigwitch, 37, of Scriba, was intoxicated, while traveling with a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle.
“I’ve been stationed at Naval Base San Diego my entire tour,” he told Oswego County Today. “I was driving to work one day, I think it was February 21, and in front of me a vehicle ran a stop light.” Two other vehicles were caught up in the ensuing collision. His actions that day helped save two lives.
Oswego County homeowners and small business owners who have failing septic systems in environmentally-sensitive areas may be eligible for assistance through the New York State Septic System Replacement Program. The program is administered by the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning.
On Friday, State Police received a call from a parent of a Mexico Middle School student who advised that her daughter received a message, from an unknown source, of a possible school shooting on March 26 at the Mexico Middle School. As a result of the investigation, State Police said a 14-year-old was arrested for one count of Falsely Reporting an Incident 3rd degree, a class “A” misdemeanor and issued an Oswego County Family Court appearance ticket.
A gateway landscaping project will enhance the entrances into the city, the mayor said. Improvements will extend from Hillside Ave. up to Third Ave. on the west side. On the east side, improvements will start at the triangle shaped island located at the intersection of East 12th Street and will extend towards East 10th Street.
Today’s News: There are many dangers involved with smoking; Wrestlers honored at season ending banquet; Students explore career options at SUNY Oswego; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.
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