Oswego Board approves 79.5 million budget amid athletic cuts
Oswego City School District approves a 79.5 million budget with 50 full-time positions cut including all modified sports and several varsity programs prompting pleas from students and parents. The levy would rise 2.5 percent to raise 704 thousand dollars while instructional costs total 33.8 million and employee benefits 24.7 million.
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Former Mexico judge faces vehicular manslaughter charge
Former Mexico town justice Douglas B. Horton 51 of Mexico faces first degree vehicular manslaughter and aggravated driving while intoxicated charges after a March crash in which a rear passenger died. He previously faced driving while intoxicated and failure to keep right charges. The Oswego County case hinges on blood alcohol results showing elevated BAC. Horton was arraigned in Oswego City Court. no special prosecutor will be sought.
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Oswego to Expand City Hall Repairs in 2017 2021 Plan
Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow unveiled a five year capital expenditure plan listing more than 20 projects from 2017 to 2021. The package includes 2.5 million dollars for City Hall structural repairs plus roof, wall, and stairwell work. The plan also covers upgrades at the marina and other facilities, with potential funding from bonding and a possible 500,000 dollar SHPO grant. Additional items include marina fuel tanks 200,000 dollars and DPW fuel system replacements 250,000 dollars.
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Trump Clinton cruise to victory in New York primary
New York primaries delivered decisive wins for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Trump surpassed 50 percent and captured a large delegate haul amid a tightening Republican race while Clinton neared clinching the Democratic nomination, declaring the stretch toward victory. In Oswego County Trump led among Republicans as results rolled in.
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Menard retires after DWI arrest in Central Square
Central Square Superintendent Joseph Menard will retire at the end of May after signing a separation agreement with the board of education following his arrest on a DWI charge. Acting Superintendent Chris Todd has served since April 14, after Menard, in office since 2012, crashed into a tree on April 13.
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