WASHINGTON (AP) — On a single day filled with staggering sums, the Obama administration, Federal Reserve and Senate attacked the deepening economic crisis Tuesday with actions that could throw as much as $3 trillion more in government and private funds into the fight against frozen credit markets and rising joblessness.

“It’s gone deep. It’s gotten worse,” President Barack Obama said of the recession at a campaign-style appearance in Ft. Myers, Fla., where unemployment has reached double digits. “The situation we face could not be more serious.”

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WASHINGTON (AP) — On a single day filled with staggering sums, the Obama administration, Federal Reserve and Senate attacked the deepening economic crisis Tuesday with actions that could throw as much as $3 trillion more in government and private funds into the fight against frozen credit markets and rising joblessness.

Exactly one year ago today, Oswego Spanish teacher Jennifer Dempsey was suspended for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a male student, and in May, the matter will go to trial in Oswego County Court.

The case has been relatively quiet for the past six months, as Dempsey’s last court appearance was in August. Oswego County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dempsey, 29, of Fulton, March 25, charging her with one count of endangering the welfare of a child, a class-A misdemeanor.
 

Exactly one year ago today, Oswego Spanish teacher Jennifer Dempsey was suspended for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a male student, and in May, the matter will go to trial in Oswego County Court.

Last week, Sam Horton received the worst news a son could probably hear — his mother was dead. But the ironic part was his mom is, in fact, alive and well, living in Fulton.

Horton, 25, of Baldwinsville, got a call from Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) employee Bonnie Kitts, who said she received a letter saying his mother, Eilleen Burdick, 50, was deceased. The letter came from the Social Security Administration (SSA), saying his mom died last June.
 

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Last week, Sam Horton received the worst news a son could probably hear — his mother was dead. But the ironic part was his mom is, in fact, alive and well, living in Fulton.

Considering the difficult schedule faced by the ninth-ranked Oswego State men’s hockey team, every weekend is a potential roadblock.

This weekend is no exception. The Lakers will conclude the road portion of their regular-season schedule by playing Friday at Brockport and Saturday at Geneseo.

Both SUNY Athletic Conference games start at 7 p.m.

The Lakers (9-2-1 SUNYAC, 15-5-1 overall) have won seven consecutive games thanks to improved goaltending and defense, along with productive and balanced scoring.

Tim Potter, a junior transfer from Clarkson University, has been between the pipes for all seven wins in the Laker streak. He is 7-0 with a 1.79 goals-against average and a save percentage of .929.

Offensively, the Lakers have four players with 20 points or more. They are senior Ryan Ellis (11 goals, 15 assists), senior Brendan McLaughlin (7-17), freshman Eric Selleck (10-12), and senior Mark Lozzi (12-8).

Brockport is one of the hottest teams in NCAA Division III. The Eagles are 9-1-2 in their last 12 games, with the only loss coming against top-ranked Plattsburgh.

Brockport (6-4-2 SUNYAC, 12-6-3 overall) is in third place in the conference. Leading the Eagles in scoring are freshman James Cody (8-10), junior Sean O’Malley (4-14), and senior Dave McNab (9-8).

Geneseo has struggled of late, losing six in a row. The Knights (5-6-1 SUNYAC, 10-10-1 overall) are clinging to the final conference playoff spot.

Geneseo is led in scoring by juniors Sebastian Panetta (6-13) and Dan Brown (9-8). Senior goalie Jeff Pasemko is 7-4-1 with a 2.99 goals-against average.

For the full story, see Thursday's edition of The Palladium-Times.
 

Considering the difficult schedule faced by the ninth-ranked Oswego State men’s hockey team, every weekend is a potential roadblock.

This weekend is no exception. The Lakers will conclude the road portion of their regular-season schedule by playing Friday at Brockport and Saturday at Geneseo.

It was a night for the Knights.

The Geneseo Blue Knights took control with an 11-2 run to start the game and cruised past host Oswego State 91-61 on Tuesday in men’s basketball action in Max Ziel Gymnasium.

Scott Morton, a 6-foot-6 senior guard, led the way with 21 points. Brandon Simpson added 20 points for Geneseo (9-3 SUNY Athletic Conference, 15-6 overall).

Senior guard Tommy Downing tallied 21 points for Oswego State (9-4 SUNYAC, 13-8 overall). Kyle Reuter, a senior and a graduate of Mexico High School, scored 14 points.

Sizzling shooting was a key for the Knights. They connected on 38-of-65 shots from the field, good for 58.5 percent. From 3-point land, they nailed 9-of-12 for 75 percent.

In contrast, the Lakers struggled. Their shots inside were challenged by the bigger Knights, and the Lakers appeared to rush their perimeter shots. They finished just 7-for-38 from beyond the arc. Oswego State shot just 30.7 percent from the field for the game.

In the women’s game, Oswego State defeated Geneseo, 64-47.

Freshman Kayla Ryan tallied 15 points, seven rebounds, and three steals for the Lakers (8-5 SUNYAC, 10-12 overall).

Amanda Bihr and Tracy Wangelin scored 10 points each for the Knights (3-9 SUNYAC, 6-15 overall).

Oswego State will host New Paltz on Friday. The women's game is at 6 p.m., and the men's game is at 8 p.m.

For full coverage, see Wednesday's edition of The Palladium-Times.

It was a night for the Knights.

The Geneseo Blue Knights took control with an 11-2 run to start the game and cruised past host Oswego State 91-61 on Tuesday in men’s basketball action in Max Ziel Gymnasium.

ALBANY (AP) — The trend of moving more patients from hospitals and nursing homes into less expensive, more effective home care treatment faces potential budget cuts in New York despite its potential to save governments millions of Medicaid dollars.

Gov. David Paterson’s budget proposal shows the extent of the fiscal crisis, where cuts are made even to a program that saves money and provides better care for poorer New Yorkers. The state Health Department, which would have to carry out the governor’s order, sees the frustration.

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ALBANY (AP) — The trend of moving more patients from hospitals and nursing homes into less expensive, more effective home care treatment faces potential budget cuts in New York despite its potential to save governments millions of Medicaid dollars.

Good news arrived for members of the Oswego City Police Department Monday evening. The common council unanimously approved a contract for the department, whose employees have been without one since 2007.

After holding a brief executive session Monday, the council passed the three-year contract between the city of Oswego and the Lake City Police Club. According to Mayor Randy Bateman, the reason the police department has been without a contract is because the two entities could not agree upon terms until now.
 

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Good news arrived for members of the Oswego City Police Department Monday evening. The common council unanimously approved a contract for the department, whose employees have been without one since 2007.

Roughly 100 angry Hannibal residents filled the Hannibal High School boardroom Monday night to address a controversial letter sent to board members by Superintendent Michael DiFabio.

The letter, sent in confidentiality to board members to try to gain more votes in support of a $26.9 million construction project, was leaked to the public by an unknown source.

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Roughly 100 angry Hannibal residents filled the Hannibal High School boardroom Monday night to address a controversial letter sent to board members by Superintendent Michael DiFabio.

Talk about a home-ice advantage!

Freddie, Anthony, and Dominick Donabella not only benefit from living in hockey-rich Oswego, but when there’s no ice available at the two city rinks, they have another option.

They can skate and practice hockey right in their backyard.

Their father, Fred, turned their yard into a mini hockey rink as a Christmas present to his sons about four years ago.

The Donabella kids — as well as their neighbors and friends — enjoy the rink.

“I love coming out here at night and shooting,” said 15-year-old Freddie Donabella, a freshman on the Oswego varsity hockey team.

There are hockey goals at each end, and the snowbanks serve as boards. Freddie said that one recent day they had several friends over for some 3-on-3 hockey, with subs.

A garage behind the end of the rink farthest from the house shows marks from where it was smacked by errant shots.

It only shows how often the rink is used. And that’s the bottom line, according to Fred.

“The best part about it, what makes it all worthwhile, is looking out in the backyard and watching them skate,” Fred said.

For the fuill story, see Tuesday's edition of The Palladium-Times.
 

Talk about a home-ice advantage!

Local personalities dressed in their finest and danced their best Friday and Saturday night to raise more than $35,000 for Habitat for Humanity.

The American Foundry hosted the fundraising event, as well-known community members participated in Oswego’s own rendition of “Dancing with the Stars.” The night included dinner, a silent auction, raffles and, of course, dancing.

During Saturday night alone, $35,000 was raised for the charitable cause. Event organizers are awaiting final figures for both nights. 

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Local personalities dressed in their finest and danced their best Friday and Saturday night to raise more than $35,000 for Habitat for Humanity.