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Previous News stories produced by WTOP-10 members. 2016-2025

A Nightmare on Elm Street

With the temperatures dropping and the levels of snow rising, battling the elements without a home to protect you is a nightmare to think about.

Sadly, this nightmare has become a harsh and cold reality for a man in Phoenix NY whose home was a flame on Monday evening.

The fire ensued in the 100 block of Huntley Road in the village of Phoenix, in Oswego County.

Volunteer firefighters from Phoenix, Baldwinsville, Caughdenoy, Cody, Liverpool, Moyers Corners and Volney responded to the call at 33 Elm Street and said the house was “fully involved,” in flames.

The Oswego County Cause and Origin Team also is at the scene.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

Three charged in meth lab bust

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Three people were charged following the discovery of a meth lab on the city’s east side Wednesday morning. Oswego Police responded to 196 Syracuse Ave. following information that there was a meth lab operating inside. Upon arriving at the house, police found evidence that a laboratory was located in the front apartment.

The Oswego Fire Department was called in to decontaminate the two men believed to be operating the lab, as well as a third female resident. The fire department stayed on scene throughout the day in case of an explosion or fire.

Syracuse Ave. was closed to traffic between South Division St. and Lawrence St. and the New York State Police Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team was called in to continue the investigation alongside the OPD.

Oswego Police said that a search warrant was obtained through the Oswego City Court. The search turned up several one pot methamphetamine labs, also known as “shake-and-bake” labs. In addition, 10 ounces of methamphetamine oil were found.

Syracuse Ave. was reopened around 4:30 in the afternoon, more than seven hours after police initially responded.

Arrested in the investigation were Frederick Carvey III, 37 and Zechariah Morrison, 32. Both were charged with 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and 3rd degree Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine. They are being held until their arraignment.

Also charged was Brittaney Perkins, 23, for Endangering the Welfare of a Child. She was released on an appearance ticket

WTOP 10 News – Quest Day Spring 2010

This edition of Quest was produced by Michael Hirst in the Spring 2010 semester. From his Youtube:

 

“To my knowledge this is the only full news broadcast in WTOP history to be done entirely outside. This was a LIVE production and took a lot of people to successfully execute. My thanks to Barry Wygel for giving me the idea to do a special Quest show, and all the cast and crew that made this truly innovative concept a reality.

The mission of WTOP 10 News is to be a reliable source of news to all those in the viewing area and to do so with journalistic integrity. We show our commitment to the stories we cover, while helping members become better journalists and to prepare them for a job in television news.”

WTOP 10 News – Final Broadcast from Hewitt Union

Produced by Michael Hirst. From Michael Hirst’s Youtube:

“Final broadcast WTOP did from the basement of Hewitt before we moved to our new home in the Campus Center!

The mission of WTOP 10 News is to be a reliable source of news to all those in the viewing area and to do so with journalistic integrity. We show our commitment to the stories we cover, while helping members become better journalists and to prepare them for a job in television news.”

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