Today's Weather
Weather Notebook For August 29, 2017
Pleasant with a mix of clouds and sun today. High in the lower 70s.
Articles by Steve Yablonski
Oswego Daily News
Council OK’s Oswego’s 2018 Budget
At Monday night’s Common Council meeting, the 2018 budget was approved 5-2 with councilors Pat McLaughlin and Shawn Walker voting no. Adding funding to the budget for upgrades for the Kingsford Park playground was the stumbling block. The $45,715, 532 spending plan carries a tax increase of 3.48 percent. The tax rate per $1,000 assessed value is 15.67.
Community
Pet of the Week – Tink
Tink, which is short for Tinkerbell, is more of a scamp than a good little fairy. She loves to play with other cats, and we mean she is a serious no holds barred player. If your other cats are all reserved and well-behaved, Tink is probably not the cat for you! She loves people and kids, the more the merrier, and purrs the minute you pick her up.
Today's Weather
Weather Notebook For August 25, 2017
Staying cool with a mix of clouds and sun today. High near 70.
Oswego Daily News
Somber Anniversary In Port City History
It was 60 years ago on Aug. 18 that three workers lost their lives during one of the final phases of the construction of Oswego’s water intake tunnel. A fourth man, one of the dozens of volunteers who mounted a rescue attempt, also died after being overcome by gas fumes in the tunnel. Rescue attempts were slowed because volunteers had to wade through thigh-high water for the first 1,000 feet or so of the tunnel.
Today's Weather
Weather Notebook For August 24, 2017
Breezy and cool with intervals of sun and some showers today. High 70
Oswego Daily News
Oswego County Couple injured in Motorcycle Accident
The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a motorcycle accident in the 2100 block of West Genesee Road near the Interstate 690 underpass in the town of Lysander, which injured an Oswego County couple. Both were transported to Upstate University Hospital, where the male driver is currently being treated for a hip injury while the female passenger is being treated for a serious head injury.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego County Health Department Prepares for Aerial Spraying
The Oswego County Health Department has received notification from New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker of the declaration of an “Imminent Threat to Public Health” for mosquito-borne disease. The declaration enables the County Health Department to take steps, including aerial spraying, to control mosquito populations in Oswego County.
Today's Weather
Weather Notebook For August 23, 2017
Windy, cooler and less humid with a slight chance of a shower today. High 75.
Today's Weather
Weather Notebook For August 22, 2017
Breezy, very warm and humid with scattered afternoon showers today. High in the upper 80s.