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Zonta Club of Oswego is brewing up some scary fun with its inaugural “Witches Ball.” To be held October 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Foundry in Oswego, the “Witches Ball” offers an evening of Halloween fun for great cause. In recognition of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month the Zonta Club of Oswego “Witches Ball” serves as a fundraiser for Oswego County Opportunities’ Services to Aid Families program, the domestic violence and rape crisis program for Oswego County.

The volunteer firefighters in Oswego Town were activated at 11 a.m. today (Sept. 30) for a reported structure fire on County Route 7. No injuries were reported and everyone went home safe. The homeowners are being assisted by the Red Cross.

Interstate methamphetamine traffickers and local producers face federal and state charges in a series of cases that resulted in the arrests of 31 people in September. The suspects include more than a half dozen Oswego County residents. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt of the New York Division, Postal Inspector in Charge Shelly Binkowski, New York State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II and Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin.

Seventeen students from around the county became the newest members of Oswego County’s Youth Court on Tuesday night. Oswego County Family Court Judge Kim Seager administered the oath at the Oswego County Courthouse on Oneida Street as members of the graduates’ families looked on, many of them taking photographs. Brian Chetney, director of the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau, explained that Youth Court is “a recognized community diversion program aimed at keeping young offenders out of Family Court.”

State Police arrested Robert L. Williams, 33, and Candice L. Carey, 36, on animal cruelty charges. Williams and Carey are accused of depriving 2 Pitbull dogs with necessary sustenance, food or drink. On August 30, State Troopers responded to 216 Great Bear Road in the town of Schroeppel regarding 2 dogs tied to a shed.

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow today (Sept. 28) announced a new partnership with the Oswego City School District and the Oswego High School television station WBUC. Mayor Barlow has partnered with WBUC to begin broadcasting the city of Oswego committee and Common Council meetings on television for Oswego residents to view from their homes.