Month: January 2016
Parents Rally Against Bullying at Oswego Board of Education Meeting
In the wake of multiple bullying incidents that have been brought to light at Oswego High School, a group of parents banned together to rally for answers as well as stricter policies and consequences for bullies. The rally members came in the form of parents, family members and even a student that was bullied herself to face the board members and district superintendent to address the issues of bullying that they believe have become so predominant in Oswego City School District.
Off-Street Parking Ban Starts 1 A.M. Tuesday in Oswego
Mayor William Barlow issued his first executive order Monday night. The winter parking ban shall begin at 1 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 12) on all streets in Oswego, the mayor proclaimed. Barlow’s executive order supersedes the alternate side winter parking policy currently stated in the city charter.
LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING UPDATED
Lillian Skye Whelsky
Lillian Skye Whelsky was born in Oswego Hospital on Jan. 10, 2016, at 1:31 p.m.
Zeive Graves
Zeive Graves was born in Oswego Hospital on Jan. 9, 2016, at 4:06 p.m.
Newberry College Names Hastings Resident To Dean’s List
Brandy Shampine of Hastings was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester at Newberry College in Newberry, SC.
Lucky Winner
Noel Lapoint was the winner of the United Way of Greater Oswego County’s drawing for a ladies diamond ring.
Granby Walmart Reopened, Power Outages Reported Following High Wind Storm
Walmart has reopened.
The Fulton Walmart location at 1818 State Route 3 was closed today (Jan. 11) due to a power outage in the area resulting from a high wind storm yesterday evening.
Economy, Ethics and Nuclear Policies Must Be Priorities in 2016
The 2016 legislative session is under way in Albany. In years past, session usually began with the governor delivering his State of the State Address, which traditionally is followed, a few weeks later, by his budget address. The governor, in a departure from protocol, has again this year decided to combine his State of the State Address with his budget address.