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On Sunday (April 3), at approximately 4:45 p.m. investigators with the Oswego County Drug Task Force executed a narcotics related search warrant on Helen A. Holbrook-Mace, as she operated a 2004 Jeep Liberty on South Fourth Street at Nestle Ave. in the city of Fulton. In furtherance of the investigation a separate search warrant was executed at approximately 5:10 p.m. at the residence of 404 Erie St, Apt. #3 in the city of Fulton. William J. Paternoster, was at the residence at the time of execution.

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New York State DMV Announces 81 Arrests During ‘Operation Prevent’ Underage Drinking Sweeps

From March 31 through April 2, investigators from DMV’s Division of Field Investigation teamed up with the State Liquor Authority and local law enforcement agencies to conduct sweeps in Cortland, Niagara Falls, Oswego, and Saratoga Springs, during which dozens of fake IDs were confiscated.

Common milkweed, a plant native to New York State, makes an attractive addition to local gardens. The Oswego County EMC is encouraging residents to use native plants around their homes and to participate in letter cleanups during Earth Week, April 18 to 24.

Oswego County EMC Announces Plans for Earth Week April 18 – 24

“Earth Week is a time for county residents to participate in litter and debris cleanups and other environmentally themed activities in their communities,” said Tim Carroll, EMC chairman. “Since the original Earth Day was celebrated in the United States on April 22, 1970, that date has become a worldwide day for individuals, groups, schools and organizations to demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship.”

April 4, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Heathe Jones makes a point about how events benefit the city. Looking on at left is Anne Backer who's planning the Mugs and Motors event for this summer.

Committee Paves The Way To Continue ‘Mugs and Motors’

On Monday night, the Physical Services Committee gave a favorable recommendation to a business owner’s request for use of public space. However, just how much financial support the city should give this and other events was the topic of a lengthy debate. While some say the businesses should foot the bill for their events, others maintain that since the events benefit the city, the city should offer some support.

Fulton Area Home Show Ties into Revitalization of City

April 4, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The War Memorial filled quickly on Saturday (April 2) with vendors, home owners and prospective home buyers to enjoy the Fulton Area Home Show as put on by the city’s Community Development Agency. The annual event took a year off last year for budgetary reasons, said Executive Director of the Fulton CDA, Joseph Fiumara, but the event returned this year with more than 40 vendors from the Fulton area to cover all aspects of home owning and home improvement. Due to sponsorship from Burke’s Home Center of Fulton and Oswego and Fulton Savings Bank, Fiumara says they were able to break even on the event this year and at this point feel it is feasible to continue the event next year.

Scriba Man Arrested Following Neighbor Dispute

At about 7:38 a.m. today (April 4), State Police responded to a criminal mischief complaint on Middle Road in the town of Scriba. Investigation at the scene revealed Mark E. Gloska, 34, of Middle Road, allegedly deflated the tires on two of his neighbors’ vehicles, damaging them, following a dispute overnight.

State Police Arrest Central Square Man Following Six-Week Investigation

On February 24, at 9:05 p.m., State Police in Hastings responded to a domestic dispute on County Route 12 in the town of Hastings. Investigation at the scene revealed Timothy A. Scott II, 29, of Central Square, had allegedly pushed, hit and choked a female victim until she lost consciousness in front of her two children.

Liverpool Man Charged With DWI In Fulton

On April 1, at approximately 12:26 p.m., State Police stopped a vehicle in the city of Fulton for a traffic violation. Investigation at the scene revealed the operator, Gregory A. Seeley, 52, of Liverpool, was allegedly intoxicated.

Hannibal Man Charged With Forcibly Touching Victim

On April 1, at approximately 1:02 p.m., State Police responded to a report of a forcible touching incident in Granby. Following an investigation, troopers and the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Richard L. Burdick, 71, of Hannibal, and charged him with Forcible Touching, a class “A” misdemeanor.