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Council Sets Public Hearings, Transfers Properties To Land Bank

November 13, 2017 Steve Yablonski

A public hearing regarding the Empire State Development Round 5 Restore New York, Preserving Landmarks of Oswego West, will be held at 7:05 p.m. on Nov. 27 in the Council Chamber. A second public hearing, regarding the New York State Lake Ontario Flood Relief Program, was scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Nov. 27, also in the Council Chamber. The council also approved the transfer of three city-owned properties to the Oswego County Land Bank. The three properties in are: 28 Ontario (First Ward), 118 E. Fourth (Fourth Ward), and 249 W. Seventh (Fifth Ward).

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Opioid Overdose Training Offered On Nov. 27

November 13, 2017 Contributor

The free classes are tailored for first responders and those likely to witness an opioid overdose. The first session runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a second to follow from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Both take place at the Oswego County Health Department, 70 Bunner St., Oswego. The third and fourth sessions are scheduled to run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ringgold Fire Station, 12 Lake St., Pulaski.

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Fulton Officials Hopeful 2018 Budget Will Bring No Tax Increase

November 12, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Fulton officials are currently projecting a 0.5 percent tax increase for the 2018 city budget, however, many are hopeful it can be further reduced to zero increase at all. In an introductory budget discussion, the Fulton Common Council was presented the 2018 budget as it currently stands. Members of the common council will take time to review the budget in its entirety and bring forth any suggestions or concerns they may have before the final draft goes in front of the community at a public hearing.

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The flags are folded after being lowered

Oswego Pauses To Honor Its Veterans

November 12, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Slightly more than three dozen veterans and others turned out Saturday to pay tribute to Oswego’s veterans – past and present. This year marked the 99th anniversary of the first observance of Armistice Day. The best pay a veteran can receive, LTjg George Hoffman, the MC, pointed out, “is a thank you.”

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VOW Foundation, US Attorney’s Office to Screen Opiate Drugs Documentary in Pulaski

November 12, 2017 Contributor

In response to the growing epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse, the VOW Foundation and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York are partnering with the Central Region Addiction Resource Center, the Oswego County Prevention Coalition, Healthway and the Kallet Theater & Conference Center in jointly sponsoring a community event November 28 at the Kallet Theater.

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A veteran is hugged by his grandchildren.

Leighton Students Honor Area Veterans

November 11, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The entire Leighton Elementary School student body turned out Thursday to honor several local veterans – many of whom were their fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers. Members of the school’s student council escorted the very special guests to their seats. The students and family members then applauded the veterans.

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Fulton Honors the Nation’s Protectors at Veterans Day Ceremony

November 11, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

A bitter cold didn’t stop dozens of veterans and community members from braving the below freezing temperatures to attend the Fulton Veterans Council’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. Across from Fulton City Hall, President of the Fulton Veterans Council Garry Visconti led a 45-minute ceremony to honor veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces. Fulton Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr., city councilors, county legislators, members of the Fulton Fire and Police departments, several hometown veterans and local veterans organizations, and dozens of devoted community members braved the cold as a small token of appreciation in honoring our nation’s veterans. Father Fuchs, a World War II veteran, opened the ceremony in prayer and a reminder that today, November 11, 2017, marks 99 years to the day from the ending of the Great War, more commonly referred to as World War I.

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Two Killed In Town of Mexico Crash

November 10, 2017 Contributor

A crash this evening (Nov. 10) involving a gasoline tanker and a pickup truck has claimed the lives of two people. The accident happened on State Route 3 near Munger Hill Road in the Town of Mexico just before 6 p.m. Two passengers in the pickup were killed, deputies said.

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Catholic Charities Showcases New Fulton Location

November 10, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

A generous donation has allowed Catholic Charities of Oswego County in Fulton to upgrade to an 80,000-square foot building, a growth of nearly 50,000 square feet from its previous location. Originally founded in the 1930s as an adoption agency, Catholic Charities has since evolved into a mid-sized human service agency to serve families, children, and adults throughout Oswego County and in the past two years have doubled their staff and have worked to meet increasing needs. The new location at 808 W. Broadway was donated by Michael Falcone and family, a family very involved with the Syracuse Diocese and giving back to the community. Supervisors and staff beamed with gratefulness and pride as they unveiled the new location.

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University Police Charge Two With Criminal Mischief

November 10, 2017 Contributor

SUNY Oswego University Police charged two students with third-degree criminal mischief, a Class E felony. Police arrested Andre La Fleur, 22, of Putnam Valley, and Nicholas J. LaRocca, 20, of Washingtonville, on Thursday, Nov. 9. They are accused of destroying a wooden bench near Seneca Hall.

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