A request by Steven Thomas for a zone change in the Second Ward failed to make it past the Common Council on Monday night. Neighbor opposition played  a big part in the aldermen’s decision. The council also said it wanted more information about what the property might be used for. The zone change request was withdrawn from council consideration last year – also due to neighbor opposition.

The board member has released confidential contract information to the public, according to the Association of Administrative Personnel. The situation is similiar to that which got him removed from the board in June of 2004.

Organizers say Warm Up Oswego 2010 was the biggest and best ever. The event helped lift the Port City out of the winter doldrums, and raise money for the restoration and maintenance of the Oswego YMCA Armory.

Students and staff wind up Catholic School Week celebration with ‘millionaire’ competition and a volleyball game that pitted the sixth grade against the faculty and staff. Ironiclly, the school’s sledding party was cancelled due to a lack of snow.

The two defendants, Jack Lukens and Vickie Hughes, who were convicted Wednesday of stealing from two Fulton businesses, were sentenced Thursday. Both were sent to state prison for the 2008 crimes. Each received the maximum due to their lengthy criminal history.

The Oswego City Police Department, wishes to alert citizens to a growing problem regarding our youth and the potential harm that can come from improper use of technology.

The city and National Grid have been involved in negotiations for the past several years concerning a transfer of lighting assets at the Midtown Parking Garage. The pact could save the city thousands in dollars as well as energy.

Following investigative operations geared toward curbing the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21, city police announce the arrests of two people for allegedly selling alcohol to person less than 21 years old. More details are planned at other businesses, police said.

The Oswego school board continued down a path Tuesday night that might end with changes to the Oswego High School bell schedule. A proposed new schedule would mean 1,800 minutes of additional instruction time for a year.

The temperature was just 1.4 degrees higher than average. The precipitation was 0.38-inch below normal and the snowfall was 0.08-inch above average.

At its meeting Monday night, the Planning and Development Committee voted 2-1 to recommend hiring a firm to facilitate the 2020 plan. One member says the plan is too restrictive and the council shouldn’t waste $25,000 of the taxpayers’ money on it.

Dr. Dennis Norfleet, Oswego County Director of Public Health, would like to stress the importance of staying healthy and getting vaccinated against H1N1 this flu season.

Health experts are expecting another wave of H1N1 to hit sometime in February. There is still time to get vaccinated against H1N1 flu.

Artworks created by Maggie Henry, a 2005 graduate of Oswego High School, will be featured in a major motion picture due out in early March.

Sunday marks the start of Catholic Schools Week. Trinity, Oswego County’s sole Catholic school, has several events lined up for next week.

A Huntley Hearing will be held next month to consider whether statements made by local businessman Anthony Pauldine  can be used at his trial.

The Fulton District Wide Storytelling Festival was held and storytellers from throughout the district showcased their talents in telling a wide variety of stories. Participants told a folktale, fairytale, myth, legend, tall tale or fable. The stories ranged from spooky legends to hilarious tales and many had a useful moral attached that provided a bit [...]

Parents: Get your social life back on track! Go out “guilt-free” and have fun knowing that your children are not just waiting for you by the TV — but are having fun too!

Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian J. Pawlikowski graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Happy New Year to all of our readers in the tri-county region!
While our Richland facility is closed until April, the society is still active with Friday afternoon hours at the Barclay Court House in Pulaski (2nd floor over DMV, 2pm until 5) or by appointment. We got off to a rocky start following our [...]