Win 2 Admission Tickets to Enchanted Forest’s Water Safari

Fire Chief Officially Sworn In

OSWEGO, NY – Jeff McCrobie was officially sworn in Wednesday afternoon as the Port City’s Fire Chief.
Mayor Randy Bateman announced McCrobie’s appointment on June 24.
Donald T. Dowd II replaced McCrobie as First Assistant Fire Chief. He was also sworn in on Wednesday in the ceremony held at City Hall.
Also sworn in were two new firefighters [...]

Wet, mild, sunny, humid, fun – One last look back at this year’s festival in words and pictures. Also, the winners of this years Harborfest raffle are announced.

Nineteen district employees could have taken the incentive. There were 13 teachers and 6 support staff who expressed an interest, the superintendent said.

According to Oswego County Sheriff’s deputies, she “recklessly caused the death of her nine-month old child.”

The Oswego City Police Department wishes to announce the following overview of the events that took place in the city during the weekend of Harborfest 2010 as compared to Harborfest 2008 and 2009.

A family driving by St. Louis Church when it collapsed Sunday escaped without any serious injuries. So did a Harborfest vendor who was in his vehicle in the church’s parking lot when the debris began to tumble. Officials say the collapse was probably caused by previous water damage over the last decade combined with the recent heavy rains.

Photographer Rocco Saya allowed us to take our pick of the photos he posted on his Facebook page.

We chose a sequence of photos taken as firehoses blew down the damaged steeple of St. Louis Church, the last moment when a symbol of the church stood in the city.

We also picked a handful of photos from the day after, which find some art in the rubble.

Click inside to see his photos.

Fred Kent sends in this week page from the visual history books.  Meet the 1959 Hannibal Warrior baseball team.  Fred wants you to see these young men and hopes you’ll “oil the old ball glove” and come play in the Old Timers’ Game on Sunday. Fred’s looking for players for this weekend’s game. More about the weekend’s events, and how you can join the game, after the click.

Got an old photo you’d like to share? Click here.

This report a courtesy of Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning.
The following notice has been posted for Lake Ontario waters:
Remember the area around the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Facility is off limits to boating. The restricted area stretches 1,000 yards offshore and extends from the Alcan plant to the Sunset Bay area [...]

Ten time Indy 500 veteran and 1997 Oswego Speedway International Classic winner Davey Hamilton is set for a fan “Meet ‘n Greet” on July 30th at Burritt Motors from 1 until 3 p.m.

For more information Click Here

The Curse of the Silverback, the Enchanted Forest/Water Safari’s newest water ride, which debuted in 2009, is expected to continue to draw visitors with its unique purple and black appeal and daring silverback theme.  Riders experience a 100 foot drop into a large 40-ft diameter bowl where they circle the bowl dropping out the middle into the splash pool below.

The Oswego High School Class of  2011 is prepared to begin its march toward June 25 graduation exercises at the SUNY Oswego Campus Center. However, the members of the Class of 2010 have made their mark and are moving to their next life step.

Oswego Middle School Principal Bonnie Finnerty has proudly announced the final honor roll for the 2009-2010 school year.

Nathaniel V. Ellis graduated from the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker, Daleville, Ala., and was appointed to the rank of warrant officer one.

The Curse of the Silverback, the Enchanted Forest/Water Safari’s newest water ride, which debuted in 2009, is expected to continue to draw visitors with its unique purple and black appeal and daring silverback theme.  Riders experience a 100 foot drop into a large 40-ft diameter bowl where they circle the bowl dropping out the middle into the splash pool below.