Oswego County TodayFebruary 2015FREE Independent News for Oswego County

A sign announcing the city's overnight parking ban in previous years

Oswego Councilor Barlow Denounces Alternate Parking, Demands Re-evaluation

February 15, 2015 Contributor

As winter continues with severe weather and endless amounts of snowfall, city Councilor Billy Barlow (R-Fifth Ward) urges the mayor and councilors to rethink the alternate parking policy and move to a more practical solution. Public outcry continues to increase over the conditions of roadways and congestion of streets, the councilor said. “The alternate parking policy is an utter disaster, enough is enough,” said Barlow. “The conditions of our roadways are in no way a reflection of the DPW’s ability to plow, but a product of a poor parking policy.”

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Fishing Reports for February 13, 2015

February 14, 2015 Contributor

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. Oswego River report: With the snow and the cold over the last week or so, there has not been much activity […]

Plattsburgh Tops Oswego State Women’s Basketball Team

February 14, 2015 Contributor

The Oswego State women’s basketball team fell 66-61 to Plattsburgh at Max Ziel Gymnasium Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the team goes to 8-15 overall and 6-10 in the SUNYAC.

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The resistance to change in the Fulton community

February 14, 2015 Contributor

OK, I really don’t want to be rude, as I have always been an agreeable fellow in the Fulton community, but this needs to be said. If I offend anyone at any time during the course of this narrative, feel free to discontinue reading and carry on with your day. There will be no hard feelings.

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Assemblyman Will Barclay (left) and Assemblyman Bob Oaks present Officer Jamie Enwright with a State Assembly resolution, congratulating her on recently receiving the SUNY Chancellor's Award.

SUNY Oswego Police Officer Recognized For Heroic Efforts, Service

February 14, 2015 Contributor

Jamie Enwright, a 20-year member of the SUNY Oswego University Police staff, was presented with a state resolution congratulating her on receiving the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for her many years of dedication and heroic efforts. Assemblyman Will Barclay congratulated Enwright on this great achievement.

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Purkiss Earns SUNYAC Fall All-Academic Team Accolade

February 14, 2015 Contributor

Nina Purkiss, a resident of Central Square, was one of 42 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to earn a spot on the State University of New York Athletic Conference All-Academic Team for the Fall semester, the conference announced February 12. Purkiss is a freshman member of the SUNY Potsdam women’s cross country team.

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Plattsburgh Outlasts Oswego

February 14, 2015 Contributor

The Oswego State men’s basketball team fought hard to the final whistle, eventually succumbing to Plattsburgh 66-59 in a battle of the SUNYACs top two teams at home on Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the Lakers are now 15-8 overall and 11-5 in league action while the Cardinals improve to 16-6, 11-4.

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Kevin Carpentier named to Shawnee State University’s President’s List for Fall Semester 2014

February 14, 2015 Contributor

To be named on the list, students must be full-time and have achieved a grade point average of 4.0.

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Rotarians Host Student From Germany

February 14, 2015 Contributor

Rotarians Peggy Donnelly and Mike Schroeder introduced Rotary high school exchange student Antonia “Toni” Neidhardt. She recently spoke to the Fulton Sunrise Rotary Club about her home country. Toni and her parents live in Goslar, Germany.

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Nominations Sought for 2015 CCC Alumni Awards

February 14, 2015 Contributor

The Auburn/Cayuga Community College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for its 2015 Alumni Association awards. The award recognizes graduates of the college who have distinguished themselves in careers or community service.

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