Articles by Steve Yablonski

The Common Council approved a special use permit for the Verizon Wireless Telecommunications facility located at 132 Ellen St. During the public hearing, a couple of speakers raised concerns regarding structural integrity of the tower, the possibility of a fire and also some health concerns.

“We are nearing the end of our almost two-year project. For our nomination to succeed, the process begins with community support,” said Phil Church, Oswego County Administrator and chair of the Nomination Task Force. Southeastern Lake Ontario is eligible for consideration due to the age, type and preserved state of numerous historic shipwrecks and many other features. The designation would be an economic boon to the region.

On Tuesday, Douglas B. Horton, 51, of Mexico, was arrested for Vehicular Manslaughter, 1st degree, a class C felony and Aggravated DWI. The arrest follows the investigation into a one-vehicle MVA that occurred on March 26, 2016 on Rowe Road in the town of Mexico which resulted in a fatality to one of the passengers.

The Oswego School Board Tuesday night approved the $79,510,611 budget proposal for the 2016-17 school year. The budget also contains many reductions; several support staff and teaching positions are on the block as well as a big chunk of the district’s athletic programs. Several speakers warned the board of the negative impact cutting sports would have on the students and community as well.