Artists of all genres of music interested in appearing at Harborfest 2018 can obtain information and an application by logging onto www.oswegoharborfest.com, under the “Applications” tab, or at the Harborfest office, 41 Lake St. in Oswego, Monday – Wednesday between the hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
New Yorkers consistently rank public safety high on the list of importance so it is good news that in 2016, the number of crimes in the state reached an all-time low. In addition, the crime rate in New York has steadily declined since 1990 with few exceptions. According to the latest data compiled by the state’s Division of Criminal Justice Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York was the sixth most violent state in 1994, but today it is the safest large state in the nation.
The Oswego County Legislature recognized Legislator John Proud on his retirement during its last meeting of the year. Legislature Chairman Kevin Gardner presented a plaque to long-time legislator who represented residents of Mexico in District 7 for the last 22 years.
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair State Senator Patty Ritchie is announcing she secured $125,000 in the new state budget for the Christmas Tree Farmers Association to help protect and grow New York State’s Christmas tree industry.
Palermo Elementary students and staff members collected more than 200 nonperishable food items to help keep community members healthy and strong, as part of the school’s annual “Project Share.”
For the third consecutive year, Oswego County legislators kept the tax rate steady at $7.70 per $1,000 assessed property value with the adoption of the 2018 county budget Thursday night, Dec. 14. The 2018 budget contains $203,004,863 in appropriations, with $43.8 million raised through the property tax levy.
All are welcome to celebrate Christmas at the beautifully restored Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse. The Cathedral reopened in September following an incredible interior and exterior restoration.
Earl L. “Joe” Gould, 75, of Volney, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Oswego Hospital in Oswego.
Margaret L. Platt, 75, of Fulton, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse.
Members of the Oswego School Board got a glimpse Tuesday night of a proposed multi-million capital project aimed at refurbishing the district’s aging schools. The projected cost of the plan is $60,180,000. Local funds to be applied total $4,000,000. State building aid is expected to pay for 63.4 percent of the work. A public vote is tentatively set for March 6.
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