Oswego County TodayJuly 2017FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Mishmash of Policy Adopted and Rejected in 2017 Session

July 3, 2017 Contributor

New York State is a difficult state to govern in light of the upstate downstate divide. This divide generally, but not always, translates into differing policy priorities between the more populated areas of the state versus the less populated areas. The suburbs often represent the swing vote swaying between a more conservative or a more liberal ideology on various issues. On top of that challenge, there is the increasing struggle between the legislative and executive branch of state government.

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Youth Bureau Announces Summer Fun in the Sun – Summer Parks Program

July 3, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau invites all local youth to join in games and planned activities this summer in Oswego’s parks. AmeriCorps members Nik Whiteside and Heather Eastman will provide organized activities, fun and games Monday through Friday, beginning July 5 through Aug. 11.

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Water Conditions at Local Lake Ontario Beaches are Posted on Website

July 3, 2017 Contributor

People can check the status of Lake Ontario swimming beaches through the state Department of Health website at http://ny.healthinspections.us/ny_beaches/ The New York State Beach Water Quality website provides up-to-date information on the status and water sample results of public beaches at Mexico Point Park, Selkirk Shores State Park and Sandy Island Beach, and private beaches at Dowie Dale, Chedmardo, Brennan’s Beach and Ontario Shores campgrounds in Oswego County.

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Strates Midway Show Brings Ferris Wheel Back to Harborfest

July 3, 2017 Contributor

The beloved Harbofest Midway will be returning to Harborfest 2017 this year, and so will the classic carnival favorite: the ferris wheel. Oswego’s own Ferris Wheel Supper Club has offered to sponsor the popular attraction that is sure to draw crowds all weekend long.

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Pulaski Takes Title in Tap Water Taste Contest

July 3, 2017 Contributor

The village of Pulaski edged out the town of Richland in Oswego County’s 27th annual best-tasting drinking water contest, held June 14 at the Oswego County Regional Market in New Haven.

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Kearns Named to President’s List at Clemson University

July 3, 2017 Contributor

To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average.

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Office for the Aging Partners with CiTi and RSVP on Home Repairs for Seniors

July 3, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Office for the Aging is partnering with the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation and RSVP to offer seniors a new handyman program this fall. Sara Sunday, director of the Office for the Aging, said the idea came from a community needs assessment which the Office for the Aging conducts every four years.

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The Marching Bucs received a hearty ovation from the crowd.

Annual Fourth Of July Parade Attracts Hundreds

July 2, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Crowds lined West and East Bridge Street Sunday afternoon to catch a glimpse of the annual Oswego Independence Day Celebration parade. Sunday’s event had something for everyone from marching bands to fire trucks.

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Sears, Barney, Fink, Clark, Homan and Moyer Fulton Speedway Winners

July 2, 2017 Contributor

The big winners were, Tom Sears Jr. (Modifieds) Jason Barney (ESS Sprints) Alan Fink & Billy Clark Jr. (Sportsman) Chad Homan (Late Models) Jimmy Moyer (Novice Sportsman). Matt Hulsizer would out race Tim Mayne to lead the opening lap of the 35-lap Tracey Road Equipment Modified feature while two and three wide racing was happening behind the leader.

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Gov. Cuomo Announces Multi-Agency Actions To Enforce No Wake Zone Along Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River Shoreline

July 2, 2017 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today (July 2) announced ramped up efforts to enforce no wake zones along the Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River shoreline this weekend. Multiple state agencies are deploying additional resources to assist with local enforcement efforts, including a total of 20 watercraft and 42 law enforcement officers from the Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Division of Military and Naval Affairs, and State Police.

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