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Police: Liverpool Man Abducts, Robs and Sexually Assaults Woman

May 13, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Thursday an Oswego County woman was attempting to make a right turn onto John Glenn Blvd from northbound Oswego Road when her vehicle struck a pedestrian at the intersection. She attempted to get out to check on him; he forced her door shut and proceeded to jump in the back seat of her vehicle, police said today (May 13). Once inside the vehicle, the male claimed he was armed, demanded money and forced her to drive him to a nearby apartment complex parking lot where he proceeded to sexually assault her, according to the police report.

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Deputies Identify Victim from Fatal Motorcycle Accident

May 13, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Deputies investigating the accident say the driver of the 2012 Kia SUV, Jaymie Gerlach, 35, of State Route 49, Oswego, was attempted to make a left turn onto Crabtree Lane from northbound Brewerton Road when she drove into the path of a southbound Harley Davidson motorcycle being operated by 51-year-old James Hotchkiss of Daphne Drive, North Syracuse. Hotchkiss’ motorcycle collided with the passenger side of the SUV, throwing him from his motorcycle.

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In-coming 9-1-1 director Kevin Pooley, left, is joined by retiring director Mike Allen, center, and Legislator Robert Hayes Sr., the county's first 9-1-1 director.

County Honors Retiring 9-1-1 Director, Approves Successor

May 13, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The past, present and future of the county’s 9-1-1 department gathered at this week’s legislature meeting. Mike Allen started working for the county employed by the Highway Department in a summer job. From there, he worked at the landfill, then the energy recovery facility and then the Central Services Department. And finally, 9-1-1. He moved up through the ranks and became director. The person he succeeded, the county’s first 9-1-1 director, Robert Hayes Sr., is currently the legislator representing District 10. Hayes and his fellow legislators recognized Allen on his retirement. The legislators approved Kevin Pooley of Hastings as the new 9-1-1 director.

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Fulton Native Kicks Off Third Annual Oswego County Olympiad

May 12, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Phoenix High School hosted the Oswego County Olympiad on Thursday (May 11,) allowing hundreds of exceptional student athletes the chance to participate in friendly track and field competition. In its third year, Fulton native Tim Conners who narrowly defeated a life threatening cancer diagnosis as a teenager, kicked off the event with his inspiring opening remarks. Speaking to the crowd of 460 student athletes, Conners spread a message of perseverance, a lesson he learned while battling for his life and even after as he discovered how to operate daily life in a now sightless world.

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Rabid Raccoon Found in the Town of Volney

May 12, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (May 12) that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the town of Volney. There have been three new cases of rabies confirmed in Oswego County over the past few weeks. The incidents are being investigated by the Oswego County Health Department.

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Governor Announces Additional Mobile Command Centers To Assist Flood Victims With Insurance Claims On Lake Ontario

May 12, 2017 Contributor

Governor Cuomo today (May 12) announced additional Department of Financial Services Mobile Command Centers will be deployed to the Lake Ontario region to provide insurance help to residents affected by the flooding. “As water levels continue to rise, we remain vigilant and continue to take aggressive action to protect the people who live and work in the Lake Ontario region,” Governor Cuomo said.

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Traffic Stop In Syracuse Leads To Drug Possession Charges

May 12, 2017 Steve Yablonski

State Police arrested passengers Tiffany L. Rothrock, 33, from 52 Kingdom Road, Oswego, and Edward J. Baker Jr., 38, from 122 Dickerson St., Syracuse, on several drug possession charges following traffic stop. On Thursday (May 11), State Police stopped a vehicle on Butternut Street in the city of Syracuse for a traffic violation.

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Ralph A. D’Amico shakes hands with his legislator Jacob Mulcahey. The 100-year-old vet was honored for his service to the community and the nation.

Legislature Honors 100-Year-Old Veteran

May 11, 2017 Steve Yablonski

It was Youth Day at the Oswego County Legislature meeting Thursday. However, a centurion was the special guest of honor. Ralph A. D’Amico of Oswego, a World War II veteran, was recognized upon the occasion of his 100th birthday.

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Make-A-Wish Grants CNY Wishes, Enriches Lives

May 11, 2017 Submitted article

The CNY Chapter of Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening diseases in 15 counties across Central New York and the community is a big part of the process. The CNY Chapter of Make-A-Wish grants between 75-100 wishes each year, with a lot of help from community members. Diane Kuppermann, CEO and president of the CNY Chapter of Make-A-Wish works with a close team of seven full-time employees, one part-time and interns in the Make-A-Wish office.

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Faculty, Students Push to Implement Seminar at G. Ray Bodley

May 11, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Faculty members and former students of G. Ray Bodley High School recently approached the Board of Education to share their thoughts behind the idea to implement a seminar course at the high school. GRB principal, Donna Parkhurst alongside Betsy Conners presented an opportunity to board members last month to instate a seminar course at the high school, a course with similar structure and goals to that of the advisory program. Teachers, Angela Ferlito, Teresa Hill, Ami LaDuc and Jennifer Reese used their own personal experiences as former advisory teachers to share the success advisory had as well as the success they believe seminar will replicate.

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