Oswego Daily News
December 2009 Was Rather Average
The temperature and precipitation were both just about average last month. Total snowfall, however, was more than 5.5 inches below normal.
2009
Oswego Daily News
In December County Adopts Budget, Spares Transfer Station
The county’s $185,334,375 budget for 2010 doesn’t increase taxes and includes no raises for the legislators. Some legislators wanted to close the Hannibal Transfer Station as a money-saving “business decision.”
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Only A Few Changes Following November Elections
The core of the Oswego Common Council remained intact. And the County Legislature is still a 21-4 GOP majority. Convicted killer Alan Jones was sentenced to 25 years to life, despite a juror’s change of heart.
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County Prepares To Squash Flu Bug
Seasonal flu clinics were under way in Oswego County in early fall. Additional clinics were scheduled for Swine Flu (H1N1) vaccination as the vaccine became available.
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September 2009: Jones’ Conviction Was ‘Bittersweet’
Also in September, OHS got a new principal and EEE claimed the life of a county resident.
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In August, Jury Convicts Man In Infant’s Death
Jay John Barboni was found guilty of murder in connection with the death of 15-month-old Nicholas Taylor. Also in early August, Rosemary Nesbitt passed away peacefully with her family by her side.
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In July Thousands Come To Harborfest
Rain showers do little to dampen the spirits at the annual summer festival. Also in July, a slaughterhouse plan is met with a lukewarm reception in the county. And, the Port City received the key to its historic lighthouse.
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Harborfest Midway Stirs Debate In June
After much debate, the midway wound up in the First Ward in the Wright’s Landing Marina parking lot. Also in June, the new bishop of the seven-county Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse visited Oswego.
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The Beleaguered Northeast Biofuels Found A New Owner In May
Sunoco submitted the winning bid of $8.5 million. Northeast Biofuels had never reached full production and declared bankruptcy in January. Also in May, voters OK’d the Oswego City School District budget and sent Fran Hoefer back to the school board.
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In April Chamber, Harborfest Named New Directors
A pair of Oswego natives returned to the Port City to begin new careers. Tom Van Schaack was announced as Harborfest’s new leader and Beth (Dice) Hilton was named executive director of the chamber of commerce.